New CL-205's on my Fastback

[65 Fastback]

Well, I finally decided to move up to 17" wheels. I really like the American Racing Torq-Thrust D's that I have,
but wanted to fit larger brakes.
I went with the American Racing CL-205's - http://www.wheelsforless.com/search_...uct_ID=2057... (http://www.wheelsforless.com/search_...uct_ID=2057800)
I got the 17" X 8" with 4.75" backspacing.

It took over 12 weeks to get them and when they showed up they were a little too grey for my liking,
so I taped them off and sprayed the spokes satin black.

I, also, got Falken Azenis RT-615's - 225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear.
http://www.falkentire.com/main.htm (http://www.falkentire.com/main.htm)

I've got the tires mounted and balanced and have test fit them on my car, but I have a little bit of a rubbing issue,
do to the amount of + Caster I run.
I'm going to grind a little of the fender lip and hopefully get them installed and shoot some pictures.

Tim

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The new 17" X 8" CL-205's with 225/45/17's next to the old 15" X 7" Torq-Thrust D's with 225/50/15's

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Here's a picture with the old 15" AR TT-D's
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And here's the same angle with the new CL-205's
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[olds87]

That is nice man.

[TPI Monte SS]

Very nice!!!

[Roger Poirier]

Much better! :1st:

[BA.]

Looks great! :1st:

[Ralph LoGrasso]

A great improvement! :)

[65 Fastback]

I finally got around to washing and waxing my car since putting the new wheels and tires on. I went out for a quick drive tonight to see if I could get some good sunset pictures. I didn't get a very good sunset but the lighting played some interesting tricks on my paint.



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[01somta]

Looks sick, I'm glad that you painted them black instead of leaving them grey.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Looks sick, I'm glad that you painted them black instead of leaving them grey.

Looks killer:headbang: ...but as you can see...I like 'em in grey too!
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[hectore3]

I always loved those early Mustang fastbacks. The new wheels and tires should make you a bit faster on the Auto-X also.

[AndrewNTX]

All these CL205's all look great! I think the wheel color change on your red Mustang was a good choice, really ties in well w/ the stripe and the theme. Time to update your signature! I wish they had that CL205 in 8" wide and 5" b/s off the shelf.

[PleaseNoSteve]

I freaking LOVE that red chevelle with the gray wheels. I would kill to have that in my garage.

[thedugan]

Damn that Mustang is nice. That's my next ride. I just love them fastbacks

[1FstChevy]

Nice work on that Mustang, I'd of never considered painting them had I bought em, but you did well and they tie in with the paint and stripes on your car!

I was considering the CL205's up until the last few months since they look great, but decided to go for a more unique set that'll remain top secret until they're mounted.

Now the only thing you have to change is the info in your signature! I actually have TT D's on my Z at the moment also! but with a little more tire on them!