Tryin' out different wheels

[Rubes]

Got bored yesterday, and since it was so "hot" (upper 40's in Chicago), I decided to try all my different wheels on the Judge. I really like the Torque Thrust D's that I originally put on it 5 or 6 years ago, but they are only 15's so limit my future brake options.
Other than the tire I currently have on the Boze wheel (from my "Burnt Toast" project) being way too small, it gives the car a bit more of a PT feel than the racy TTD's, but I dont think it goes too well with the Judge stripes.
The Boyds (from the '61 Impala project) are a nice upgrade in style and make me think of Rodgers '69 GTO (thats a good thing, I love that car).
The car also needs to come WAAAAYY down in stance.

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[dropit69]

yeah it has been pretty balmy in ill hasnt it..wow !!! beautiful out there today..well i like the boyds myself ..agree th tt are kinda small ..and the Boze are nice also..tuff choice..Love the color of that car ..even better in person pics do it no justice ..

[Rubes]

You aint kiddin'...my outside thermometer hit 50 today!!!
The cool part about the wheels is that I dont have to decide...I can change them up anytime since they fit an virtually anything I got:razz:
Still gotta see what the Boze will look like on the Impala.

[darth_flavor]

did you bring that to a car show in the naperville gmc parking lot a year or two back?

[Rubes]

did you bring that to a car show in the naperville gmc parking lot a year or two back? :hmm:Dont think that was me. I don't do car shows usually. I do go to most of the cruise nites in the area though. Mostly Lombard and Downers Grove, but didn't have it out at all last year. There is one other Orbit Orange '70 in the area as well.

[Young Gun]

#3... they look good

[novanutcase]

Don't forget to get that stance right! As important as wheels are stance is equally important!

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John

[Rubes]

Oh yeah...thats what I'm talkin' 'bout. Thats exactly where it's headed. Looks like about a 3/4 drop, but I'l probly go AirRide...again. Also looks like 18/19 would be a better fit than the 17/18. I'll have to see what my new Forgelines look like on there.

Thanx John.

[Hammered]

#3 for sure. Then again, I have a similar wheel on my Poncho.

[novanutcase]

Oh yeah...thats what I'm talkin' 'bout. Thats exactly where it's headed. Looks like about a 3/4 drop, but I'l probly go AirRide...again. Also looks like 18/19 would be a better fit than the 17/18. I'll have to see what my new Forgelines look like on there.

Thanx John.
Good idea! I think with the bigger wheel you'll get a little more added lift which will be better for not scraping but still be able to tuck the wheel for a meaner look!

For reference:

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With a bigger wheel

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John

[Rubes]

Thanx again John. I think the bigger wheel needs a bigger tire too, but then I can't afford either...LOL. These are what I have right now, and thats what I'm stuck with. Except for the Forgelines I have comming from Frank are 18/18. I'll have to make due with what I got already. It's bad enough I concidered that car done. I did get a set of Hotchkiss rear springs that are supposed to lower it some, so thats how it gets driven this year. Thanx again for costing me more money!!! LOLOLOL

[trapin]

Rubes....I'd go with the Boyds but I wouldn't drop the stance too much. Just take the upperwheel lip to about a 1/2 inch above the tire. That's how Roger has it on Deliverance. This is the first I'm seeing of your Goat, I like the looks of it and the color scheme. Very classic. Can't wait to see it in September.

[Code Red]

i can go either way on 2 and 3

[andrewb70]

Hey Rubes...

Looking good...Needs more big block...LOL

Andrew

[DFAuto]

The picture of the second wheels(pt style) and lowered makes me wanna buy a judge and pt it out.

[protour73]

Rubes.....is that a '70 Judge? a good friend (old neighbor) in Bolingbrook has a Black '70 Judge, he is trying to decide on new wheels as well. I'd choose #2, with slightly lowering the car!!

keep that car inside....more snow tonight!!

Scott

BTW....we should have a Chicago area meeting when the weather gets better in the spring/summer!!! that will give me time to finish my build...........:squint:

[dropit69]

my lord how many set of wheels you need Rubes..lol..i think you now have 2 sets for every car..better give me 1 set..a chicago meeting is in order but i say it should be south of the city..lol..

[Tony_SS]

I really like this Pontiac wheel:
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with this stance:
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[cmraman]

My vote is for the Boze wheels, bigger and a lowered stance. That would be the bomb!

[Rubes]

Rubes....I'd go with the Boyds but I wouldn't drop the stance too much. Just take the upperwheel lip to about a 1/2 inch above the tire. That's how Roger has it on Deliverance. This is the first I'm seeing of your Goat, I like the looks of it and the color scheme. Very classic. Can't wait to see it in September. Tony...doesn't Roger have 20's on Deliverance? that would make a difference.


Looking good...Needs more big block...LOL Still didnt get rid of yours??? I'm pretty happy with the power out of the 455 for now...lol


The picture of the second wheels(pt style) and lowered makes me wanna buy a judge and pt it out. Make me an offer!! LOL


Rubes.....is that a '70 Judge? a good friend (old neighbor) in Bolingbrook has a Black '70 Judge, he is trying to decide on new wheels as well. I'd choose #2, with slightly lowering the car!!

keep that car inside....more snow tonight!!

Scott

BTW....we should have a Chicago area meeting when the weather gets better in the spring/summer!!! that will give me time to finish my build...........:squint: Yeah it is. Wheel choice is always a tough one...thats why I just got some of everything...so I can change them up anytime...LOL
And yeah...we should all hook up somewhere this summer. There seems to be enough of us around.


my lord how many set of wheels you need Rubes..lol..i think you now have 2 sets for every car..better give me 1 set. Frank would really love that!!! Not quite there yet Darrin. You interested in the Boze??

[dropit69]

i dont think the offset will work for anything i have ..ill have to do more research..