Tri-Five Chevy wheels

[USAZR1]

I'm narrowing the wheel selection down to what I want to run on our 57 Chevy but am always open to other ideas. If possible,please post some pics of the rolling stock on your 55-56-57 Chevy or others you really like.
Here are the three I like,so far:
Raceline Sniper
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Vintage Wheel Works V45
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Rushforth Livewire
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[69LT1Nova]

Vintage Wheel Works. Goes with the body lines better than a modern wheel, and won't be out of style 10 years down the road. Go with the biggest diameter they have (currently 17"). My $0.02.

[Bryce]

what does the rest of yuor car look like? whats the theme? i like #3. is that the billet speciallity street lite?

[USAZR1]

Does anyone know who made these wheels?
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[Draginutz]

I could be wrong but they look like COYS

[USAZR1]

I could be wrong but they look like COYS
If so,that eliminates them. I need a wheel with at least 6"-6.25" backspacing and the Coys don't offer that much.

[Draginutz]

I think I am wrong about them being coys (wrong center cap) Maybe new Gen Thrashers?http://www.newgenwheels.com/Wheels/thrasher.html

I like the rushforths though. Minus the hardware. my $.02

[street3285]

Those are Boyd Wheels......

[Boesch]

Those wheels are Boyd wheels on that car. I've seen the car in person multiple times.

[bonspeedbrad]

Here's a few timeless styles from bonspeed. Any of these would look great on a tri-5 chevy! We can also do virtually any color and/or finish on our wheels. Give us a call if we can be of any assistance.

[DriverzInc]

What style of build are you going for? Is the Tri-5 more classic, smooth and street-rod, nasty and sinister, "pro-touring", or?

I think wheels set the overall tone, and feel of the car, and a the wrong wheel can really make or break the whole thing.

If you are going for the Pro-touring theme, the Rushforth Wheels are a good wheel to go with. If your Tri-5 is more traditional in style, or street-rod classic, then maybe one of the Schott Wheels or NewGen wheels.

I hate suggesting wheels without knowing more about the car, and I'm sure others would agree. How about a rendering or a pic of your car so myself and others can better suggest a design or brand?

[jy211]

check my pt garage. I have a 55' I am building using 19/20 rushforth combo

[USAZR1]

Guess you can't call this a protourer :) even though we drive it to events around the country (going to Paris,TN in two weeks) so I guess I'm looking for wheels with a vintage streetrod flavor. My favorite wheels out there are the PS Engineering/Halibrand Kidney Beans w/pin drive knockoffs. :6gears:

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[Boesch]

Take a look at some of the wheels on our website. I think something from our Rte. 66 series, like the the Holbrook or Flagstaff, would look nice.

[USAZR1]

Take a look at some of the wheels on our website. I think something from our Rte. 66 series, like the the Holbrook or Flagstaff, would look nice.

The Holbrook looks a little too "busy" for my tastes but I like the Flagstaff. Kinda reminds me a little of a Halibrand spindle mount. Would like to see that wheel done in a brushed or satin finish.
The wheels that really got my attention were the Saltster and the Hauler,especially the Hauler.
Could you pm me the price on a pair of 20x10's?

[USAZR1]

My wheel size decision has pretty much come down to between an 18x10 and a 20x10. I'm trying to stay close to a 28" tall tire so on an 18x10,I'm looking at 285/40/18 tires that are around 27". On a 20x10 wheel,I'm looking at 275/35/20 tires that are 27.5" diameter.
As much as I'd like to buy a pair of Michelin Pilot Sports,they would be overkill for my application,not to mention way too pricey. Tirerack has 285/40/18 Goodyear F1 Eagles for $162/ea and Discount Tire has 275/35/20 Sumitomo's for around $175/ea.
Ideas? Opinions? Better price quotes?