Got some 19" wheels, whaddya think?

[vince]

I wasnt looking to purchase wheels for a while, but I couldnt pass up the deal I got on these. Theyre 19x8.5" front 19x10" rear, nice size lip, pretty lightweight too. Im undecided on whether i want to paint the centers or not since im not even sure what color im gonna go with on the car. The pictures dont really do them justice, i think they look much better in person.

[McssGmachine]

Yea, those would look good on that car! What is it BTW, a ford torino?

[vince]

Yea, good eye, i guess i shouldve noted that. Its actually a 68 fairlane fastback, same as torino.

[Nine Ball]

nice wheels, what brand are they?

Paint the car charcoal gray metallic, leave the wheels silver. Very similar to what you already have

[fast Ed]

I think that's an excellent choice. I have similar wheels on my T-Bird SC, but they are cheaper Fittipaldi one piece cast. The split-spoke design keeps them from looking too heavy.


cheers
Ed N.

[vince]

The wheels are made by a company called "Crimson", and appearently not many people have them from what i've seen online. They look similar to the SSR gt-10 wheels which are used on the ring brothers "kona" mustang.

[Steve68]

Those are sweet, do they have 18" sizes, where would I find them?

[vince]

I got them from discount tire direct, they were on special and they did have 18's when i checked a week ago but I dont see them listed anymore.

[Steve68]

I'll check around, thanks, they do look good,

[vince]

Heres the wheel makers website....probably wont do any good since its in japanese haha http://www.crimson-inc.co.jp/sparco/dspec2_1.html

Heres a couple places that sell them, lucky for me I didnt pay nearly whats listed on those sites. I got em for $109 each!!! It seems they only come in 5x4.5 bolt pattern

http://www.gruppe-s.com/Sparco/DSpec2.htm

http://www.i-m-racing.com/raspdst2.html

[mone]

What ??!!That price is like free!!!Do they have any more??My chevy malibu has that bolt pattern I believe?Are they a direct bolton?

[vince]

Im not sure if they have any more, I dont even see the wheel listed on the site. On the fairlane they are almost a direct bolt on, the fronts fit but the rear barely sit up against the leaf spring. I'll just need a small spacer for the rear and i might use a small one on the front just to get a little more room.

[shep]

What ??!!That price is like free!!!Do they have any more??My chevy malibu has that bolt pattern I believe?Are they a direct bolton?

The malibu should have 5x4.75 unless it was changed for a ford or dodge bolt pattern.

[mone]

AHHH..good lookin out I knew mine was 5 by 4.75 wasnt paying attention...

[killerzracing71]

i love it when people get cars that most dont have.....
im biased i guess because i have a Ford Torino......

http://www.torinocobra.com/guest_htm/travis_johnson.htm

did you say that u havent picked out a color yet...... i think something dark would bring those wheels out...... wish mine was darker.....

[Samckitt]

I like the design of the wheels. Not sure about the 19" diameter, but hell at $109 each I would have bought them too.

Scot

[vince]

Nice Torino Travis, and yea im still undecided on the color. I was thinking a dark red with the original black stripes down the side, but i definitely dont have my mind set yet.

I like the design of the wheels. Not sure about the 19" diameter, but hell at $109 each I would have bought them too.

Scot

I wasnt sure if 19's would look too big either, but I think with it being a bigger car it should work out. And yea for that price i just couldnt pass them up.

[colt zantop]

very nice!

[mone]

that car needs 18s at the smallest..Its one here with bags on Budnik 20/22 combo..awesome car..Ill get some pics..