Rushforth Newly Finished Wheel *PICS*

[DriverzInc]

Here is a wheel that we finished today that I just had to post a picture of for you guys. I know we are constantly asked to show wheels in different finishes, and this one came out SWEET. The design is the Whiplash, and the finish is Smoked Titanium Center, and Brushed with Clear outer. Enjoy!

These are 19x12's going on a Pro-T Nova.

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[SUNK69]

That looks awesome!!! I was actually thinking about this combination,Home run again!!!!

[NvrDun71]

If you guys offered a 9" hoop in a 17" diameter I would run this finish on a set of fuels for my Nova

[The WidowMaker]

friggin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DriverzInc]

Not many 17x9's out there in the way of outer hoops, other than standard lip which we just don't do. Sorry man, we wish we could have helped you there.

Glad you guys like the wheel finish! It looks exceptionally bad ass in person. Even my wife was like "whoa!".

[gearheads78]

IMO it needs some tweeking. The finishes are too close together. It would look perfect if the center was as few shades darker. As it is now it looks like you were tying to match the finish in both parts but did not quite get there.

The best comparition it can think of is nickel and chrome. Apart both finishes look great but if you put them side by side they clash because they are so close.

A little more contrast and you are golden. :twothumbs

[Benoit23]

Looks great! I came so close to getting that wheel but, with chrome lip.

[NvrDun71]

Not many 17x9's out there in the way of outer hoops, other than standard lip which we just don't do. Sorry man, we wish we could have helped you there.

Glad you guys like the wheel finish! It looks exceptionally bad ass in person. Even my wife was like "whoa!".

As odd is it sounds I actually like standard lips. Could you make a one-off set w/ standard hoops by chance?

[Turbo67camaro]

Just when I thought my wheel / finish choice couldn't get any more difficult, I see another great looking combination like this.

[The WidowMaker]

gearheads78 - i agree and disagree. i agree with your thoughts on colors being too close and appearing to be an attempt to match, but i think these are far enough apart. i think the sun and shadows would play a huge role in them if viewed in person.

btw, thats a bitchin rendering in the background.

Tim

[thedugan]

Got any other pics?


Say something in a black and chrome.. ??

[gearheads78]

gearheads78 - i agree and disagree. i agree with your thoughts on colors being too close and appearing to be an attempt to match, but i think these are far enough apart. i think the sun and shadows would play a huge role in them if viewed in person.

btw, thats a bitchin rendering in the background.

Tim

You may be right. I would just have to see in person to make a final judgement.

[DriverzInc]

In person, these wheels look amazing, and are by far one of my personal favorite finishes. I'll try and shoot some photos with better lighting on Monday and post them for you.

[NvrDun71]

As odd is it sounds I actually like standard lips. Could you make a one-off set w/ standard hoops by chance?

??? Bump

[JayR]

??? Bump

Sorry, NvrDun! Jon must have still been getting the cobwebs out this morning. We can not do 17" stepped lips cost effectively because our center forgings only go down to 17" smooth lip which is the same o.d. as an 18" stepped lip which may be a possibilty but not 17s.

I can see doing a retro style 17 on that car with a big sidewall but in my professional opinion, a modern looking wheel like ours lends itself to a little bigger diameter and a smooth lip. Especially with a car the size of a Nova. The one Rad Rides just built ran 18s with a thick 45 series tire to fill out the back.

PM, call or email us anytime if you want to explore the options.

[maroon88iroc]

i dont like them. something about that rolled lip doesnt look right and the centers i agree they are too close in color.

[brownz]

looks sweet if you ask me..

[buickfunnycar.com]

i dont like them. something about that rolled lip doesnt look right and the centers i agree they are too close in color.

Let's see them mounted on the car before we make the final decision...

[indebt69]

I know the Rushforth's seem to be the next big thing, but I'm not digging this one very much. I agree with Musclecarjohn and need to see them on a car.....

[1969CamaroRS]

Probably another picture in different lighting that shows more of a difference between the centers and lip would help too.


And I agree wheels by themselves don't do much of anything, need pics with them on the car.

I have to say this from the time I took a trip to DriverzInc and looked the Rushforths in person it really impressed me the quality that they have, so don't underestimate them :worship:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Don't mean to hijack Jon's thread but I certainly can comment on how the right wheel can dramatically change the whole look of the car.
I had my own thoughts on what I think looks good on my cars but when I saw the first picture of the Rushforth Superspokes in the smoked titanium finish and exposed hardware,I though "wow,what a radical departure" from the mainstream...that's me!
Believe me when I say "radical departure" from what I do...and have done in the past.Still...I just could not stop staring at that picture and imagining what that would look like on my car.I went with my gut and this was the direction I went.

Nervous times spent wondering if you made the right choice were quickly dismissed after they were mounted...and the pictures do not do them justice.The camera just doesn't pickup what my eyes can see...at least my camera can't.
Hard to explain...but in person,they're explosive.

Every person who has seen them agrees 100% and proclaims "these are the ones...stop already!"They may be right...they may be right.

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[class67]

Love the look of that wheel!

[JayR]

Don't mean to hijack Jon's thread but I certainly can comment on how the right wheel can dramatically change the whole look of the car.
I had my own thoughts on what I think looks good on my cars but when I saw the first picture of the Rushforth Superspokes in the smoked titanium finish and exposed hardware,I though "wow,what a radical departure" from the mainstream...that's me!
Believe me when I say "radical departure" from what I do...and have done in the past.Still...I just could not stop staring at that picture and imagining what that would look like on my car.I went with my gut and this was the direction I went.

Nervous times spent wondering if you made the right choice were quickly dismissed after they were mounted...and the pictures do not do them justice.The camera just doesn't pickup what my eyes can see...at least my camera can't.
Hard to explain...but in person,they're explosive.

Every person who has seen them agrees 100% and proclaims "these are the ones...stop already!"They may be right...they may be right.

Thanks for the ringing endorsement, John! Glad to have you on board!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Thanks for the ringing endorsement, John! Glad to have you on board!

Been meaning to email you Jay to let you know just how positive the response has been.
100% across the board total agreement from everyone.

Even my died-in-the-wool 15" for life trans-am buddies think this is THE look...which shocked the hell out of me.:rolleyes:
And believe me when I say the pictures do not convey what the eye sees.I mean the pictures obviously look good,no doubt...but the wheels look so much more dramatic in person.Took this car to a whole different level...

Everytime I walk out to the garage,my decision to purchase these wheels get's reinforced.:cool:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Been meaning to email you Jay to let you know just how positive the response has been.
100% across the board total agreement from everyone.

Even my died-in-the-wool 15" for life trans-am buddies think this is THE look...which shocked the hell out of me.:rolleyes:
And believe me when I say the pictures do not convey what the eye sees.I mean the pictures obviously look good,no doubt...but the wheels look so much more dramatic in person.Took this car to a whole different level...

Everytime I walk out to the garage,my decision to purchase these wheels get's reinforced.:cool:

Thanks again Jason Rushforth and Jon Henson @ www.driverzinc.com

[SaturnVUEguy]

Those are nice wheels, and they look great on the Camaro!

Someday I hope to have a set of Concept IIs on the VUE, I think they'd go well on it

[JT_67Tempest]

IMO it needs some tweeking. The finishes are too close together. It would look perfect if the center was as few shades darker. As it is now it looks like you were tying to match the finish in both parts but did not quite get there.

The best comparition it can think of is nickel and chrome. Apart both finishes look great but if you put them side by side they clash because they are so close.

A little more contrast and you are golden. :twothumbs

I was at Jon's shop the other day and in person these wheels are definitely bad azz!! The picture is definitely a bit deceiving and might make it look like the finishes are very close in color. But trust me in person it's a whole different story. There a definite contrast and offset in colors.

I almost wished I opted for such a combination for my car. I told Jon I may need to get another set of wheels just for the sake of being able to switch them out. Kind of like when you get bored of a pair of shoes and switch to a different pair.

Jon and Jason, much props on another great design!!!

Johnny

[buickfunnycar.com]

I told Jon I may need to get another set of wheels just for the sake of being able to switch them out. Kind of like when you get bored of a pair of shoes and switch to a different pair.

You are preaching to the choir here Johnny,lol...:twothumbs