Need suggestions on wheel choice

[hotrodss]

Hello all,

I am taking suggestion on what style of wheel I should purchase for my 86 M/C SS. I have a set of Simmons wheels I bought in 1995 that are 16'', when 16'' wheels were the rage. I want to get either 17'' or 18''. I have just learned that Simmons Wheels has closed it's doors due to the owner retiring, so I would like the help of the Pro-Touring community. I'm open to all suggestions/opinions.

Thanks

[cheapthrillz]

I really like the thick 5 spoke design on monte's.... Your current wheels look great. With that said, I think the Fikse Profil 5 or 5S would look killer. I think the Rushforth Superspokes with a brushed center would look great too.

[Nine Ball]

Fikse is closed down cheapthrillz. ;)

Hotrodss, do you wish to keep the same overall appearance as your Simmons wheels? If so, how about the iForged "Astra"?

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Here is a new 5-spoke that just came out by iForged:

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Maybe a DPE Forged "R05" wheel?

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I'd be glad to help out, just contact me with your sizing and finish requirements for a quote!

Tony

[ProdigyCustoms]

Lets try a different approach. What's your budget?

We have

Billet Specialties
Bonspeed
Bozeforged
Budnik
Forgeline
HRE
iForged
Rushforth

[hotrodss]

Thank you for the suggestions so far. Well, as far as my budget I would like to keep the cost reasonable and I know Fiske wheels are/were referred to as " god awful expensive" wheels. Though, I was willing to pay $3,000.00 for the 18'' Simmons wheels, so I'd say that's my limit on wheels. (the price for individuality) I guess the DPE's would fall somewhere close too. (they do look nice) Yes Nine ball I would like to stay with the similar design as Simmons, but I'll look at other styles also.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Everyone of the wheels compaines I listed has rims in 5 spoke design.

Forget HRE, iForged, Forgeline. The rest are in your budget.

Billet Specialties
Bonspeed
Bozeforged
Budnik
Rushforth

[cheapthrillz]

Fikse is closed down cheapthrillz. ;)

I know... I was thinking he could find a used set though since they come up every now and again.

All of the IForged 5 spoke designs look great and would look amazing on that monte

I was looking at a set of the DPE's (which look like great wheels) for my car, but I have changed my mind and will be calling Frank for some ZX3r's or Rated X's when the time comes....

[impalatpi66]

all good wheel choices, but put 20's on it and lower it as much as possible

[Boesch]

Check out our wheel styles, quite a few 5 spoke designs...all of which are well within your budget.

Dustin

[JayR]

A set of 19" Concept Is all the way around will look and fit perfect on there.

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Some Rated-Xes would kill on there too and completely transform the car.

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[mc84_zz4]

Some more eye candy, similar 5 spoke designs:

Rushforth Livewire:
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Forgeline SO3P
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Forgeline SP3P
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Dif finish
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Intro Wheels
GT Sport
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Nice viewer for Budnik wheels:
http://www.joytech-website.com/wheels_design/budnik_001/

Boze wheels:
http://www.bozeforged.com/wheels.html

Here is one I had not seen anywhere before:
Click on wheels, second box from the right, model: Predator 2
http://www.prowheels.net/
Those I think would look nice with the arches of the Monte's fenders. JMO

And remember, I am GOOD at spending YOUR money...
You really don't have to thank me...

[PRRC]

Check out our new web site. We have several wheel lines to choose from. All well with in your budget. Pricing and options are all just a click of the mouse away.

Tim

[1bad87ss]

On my next Monte SS that I build, I plan on running the Boze Mesh...

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[ProdigyCustoms]

10 spokes don't suck on Monte's either.

See more here

ProdigyCustoms.com



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[hotrodss]

Thank you all for the suggestions, keep them coming. These are all great looking wheels, I will take the time this weekend and check out all of the wheel websites recommended by everyone & located through out PT.com.

Nine Ball--I went to the Fiske wheels website and everything is up and running, I will try to contact them, it's worth a try.

[Nine Ball]

Their website never went down. Do a search on Fikse on this forum and over at Lateral-G.net to see the long posts of recent events.