derekf
04-03-2005, 04:28 PM
I'd ordered two of the Cragar 397 "Soft 8" (http://cragar.dkhinc.com/WheelsDetail.asp?id=397) wheels in black, 17"x9.5, figuring that if they fit in the front then I'd just order two more, and if they didn't then I could get the smaller size (17x8) for the front.
The wheels arrived Friday. Saturday I rushed one of the wheels up to the local tire place to have the tire mounted, came back, and put it on the car.
Of course, once I had the wheel bolted to the car, She Who Is Almost Always Annoyed had to be consulted to get her opinion.
She hates it.
I've pointed out that chrome aluminum billet wheels are very, very pricey compared to these. I've pointed out that a wheel change is mandatory if I'm going to fit disc brakes. She still hates the wheels.
The only concession I've gotten out of her is that at roughly 50 bucks each, getting the other two wheels so I can do the brakes is acceptable - but I have to save for, and find alternate wheels.
Not because I think y'all can convince her otherwise, but more so I can get your opinions, I've gone ahead and photoshopped a couple of pics of the car. (and yes, my photoshop skills are weak)
The first is as it sits now - but I went ahead and put the same wheel on the back as well (I only had one tire mounted so far)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/04/wheel001a-1.jpg
The second is after dropping the car an inch and a half or so and removing the sidepipes:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/04/wheel001b-1.jpg
I'm not entirely sure what I think of these wheels either - they sure are heavy, and I think I expected them to be not as glossy as they are.
I guess the current plan is to do everything else I need to do, including buying two more of these wheels, then once I figure out what other wheels I like swap over. At least I'll have an idea what backspacing to use, since I'd already be running it.
For those who are curious: Cragar 397s, 17x9.5, 5" backspace, 275/40-17s seem to fit on the front without rubbing (but I haven't dropped the front yet or changed spindles so that may change)
Opinions (on anything other than my photoshop skills, please)?
The wheels arrived Friday. Saturday I rushed one of the wheels up to the local tire place to have the tire mounted, came back, and put it on the car.
Of course, once I had the wheel bolted to the car, She Who Is Almost Always Annoyed had to be consulted to get her opinion.
She hates it.
I've pointed out that chrome aluminum billet wheels are very, very pricey compared to these. I've pointed out that a wheel change is mandatory if I'm going to fit disc brakes. She still hates the wheels.
The only concession I've gotten out of her is that at roughly 50 bucks each, getting the other two wheels so I can do the brakes is acceptable - but I have to save for, and find alternate wheels.
Not because I think y'all can convince her otherwise, but more so I can get your opinions, I've gone ahead and photoshopped a couple of pics of the car. (and yes, my photoshop skills are weak)
The first is as it sits now - but I went ahead and put the same wheel on the back as well (I only had one tire mounted so far)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/04/wheel001a-1.jpg
The second is after dropping the car an inch and a half or so and removing the sidepipes:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/04/wheel001b-1.jpg
I'm not entirely sure what I think of these wheels either - they sure are heavy, and I think I expected them to be not as glossy as they are.
I guess the current plan is to do everything else I need to do, including buying two more of these wheels, then once I figure out what other wheels I like swap over. At least I'll have an idea what backspacing to use, since I'd already be running it.
For those who are curious: Cragar 397s, 17x9.5, 5" backspace, 275/40-17s seem to fit on the front without rubbing (but I haven't dropped the front yet or changed spindles so that may change)
Opinions (on anything other than my photoshop skills, please)?