Ready to spend $3500.

[SicMonte]

I am in the market to buy some new wheels/tires for my 1988 monte carlo ss. Here are the sizes I am looking for

18x8.5 with 4.75"bs
18x10 with 5.75"bs

Tires are BFG KDW 2's (new tread pattern)
255/35/18
295/35/18

I was going to go ahead and buy a complete set of CCW Classics with the anodized black centers. They have the wheels and tires mounted and blanced with lug nuts...shipped to my door for $3500. I was going to order these April 1 with a turn around time of 3 weeks.

Then I thought it might be a good idea to post this up to see if anyone can show me what they have available in that price range. I am looking for either a "mesh" type wheel or a 10 spoke with black or brushed centers, polished lip. I really like the HRE's that are on the Fuel camaro for example.

Let the games begin.........

[Newstalgia Wheel]

You have PM

[Nine Ball]

iForged "Supra" 2-piece forged
18x8 and 18x10, black centers, polished lip = $2620 plus shipping
BFG 255/35-18 KDW2 = $210 each shipped
BFG 295/35-18 KDW2 = $274 each shipped

Total $3588 + shipping

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Tony

[SicMonte]

Thank you for the post.

I have narrowed the choice down between two wheels:

CCW Classic's with the anodized black centers
or
Rushforth Rated X's with either a brushed center or a semi gloss black powdercoated center.

The big difference in these wheels is that the CCW's have a stepped lip and the Rushforths have a rolled/soft lip. I can't decide!!!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

man,... with those choices you cant lose.

for sheer badass.. i say CCWs..

for alittle more moderny protouring.. the rushforths.

but i think on YOUR car i would say the CCWs.. im tellin ya.

[ProdigyCustoms]

We can do the rushforths but the fronts have to be 8s

[SicMonte]

CCW's it is. I am ordering them on April 1. I will get you all pictures as soon as they arrive!!

[CruizinKev]

:drool::drool::drool:

[slowcamaro]

255s all the tire you can stuff under the front of that thing?

[SicMonte]

255s all the tire you can stuff under the front of that thing?

no, a guy has 275's under the front of his but we have different suspensions. I am going the 255 route for now and depending on how it handles and fits I might upgrade later.

[Bryce]

CCWs would be my choice!!

[JohnUlaszek]

Since I wanted a one-piece forged wheel, CCW model C14 was a no-brainer for the money. 18x9.5 up front with a 265/35-18 and 315's out back once I get the quadra-link in.

My only complaint is the anodizing picks up a bit of blue under fluorescent light, but it looks titanium under daylight -- If I had to do it over I would have went with a different anodize color or finish.

[srh3trinity]

Since I wanted a one-piece forged wheel, CCW model C14 was a no-brainer for the money. 18x9.5 up front with a 265/35-18 and 315's out back once I get the quadra-link in.

My only complaint is the anodizing picks up a bit of blue under fluorescent light, but it looks titanium under daylight -- If I had to do it over I would have went with a different anodize color or finish.

What do those look like in the daylight? That is what matters, it looks like a cool color.

[JohnUlaszek]

What do those look like in the daylight? That is what matters, it looks like a cool color.

Like I said, it looks much more like a titanium in warmer light. If I wasn't planning on painting the car blue it wouldn't even be an issue.

[1bad87ss]

My buddy had a GN with CCW's and they looked killer. Good Choice.

[SicMonte]

Since I wanted a one-piece forged wheel, CCW model C14 was a no-brainer for the money. 18x9.5 up front with a 265/35-18 and 315's out back once I get the quadra-link in.

My only complaint is the anodizing picks up a bit of blue under fluorescent light, but it looks titanium under daylight -- If I had to do it over I would have went with a different anodize color or finish.


What color anodizing do you have?

[trapin]

I bought my wheels through Prodigy/GP Superstores and got a smoking deal. Would definitely do business with them again. And I know they sell Rushforths.

[JRouche]

Those CCW C14 wheels look great!! A lil too busy for my tastes on an old car. But they are some great looking wheels. JR

[Cdog]

Since I wanted a one-piece forged wheel, CCW model C14 was a no-brainer for the money. 18x9.5 up front with a 265/35-18 and 315's out back once I get the quadra-link in.

My only complaint is the anodizing picks up a bit of blue under fluorescent light, but it looks titanium under daylight -- If I had to do it over I would have went with a different anodize color or finish.



Those look awesome! What subframe are you running? :cheers:

[SicMonte]

These are the CCW Classics with the black anodized centers. I am ordering them on April 1st!!!!

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[CruizinKev]

omg sweeeet!!!!! :drool:

[FirstGenZq8]

These are the CCW Classics with the black anodized centers. I am ordering them on April 1st!!!!

:cool: excellent choice. lightest 3 PC wheel for the dollar.

[JohnUlaszek]

those look awesome! What subframe are you running? :cheers:

Detroit Speed (http://www.detroitspeed.com/productpages/subframe.htm)

[elitecustombody]

CCW classics look good on anything and won't look dated ,

[slowcamaro]

I love the classics, its probably the route I'll go when its time to change wheels. Either CCWs or Bogarts, im a fan of the all business school of thought.

[SicMonte]

I love the classics, its probably the route I'll go when its time to change wheels. Either CCWs or Bogarts, im a fan of the all business school of thought.

all business...that's what I am talking about. People tend to describe my car that way.

[mm065]

I'm having a set of CCW classics made right now for my '69 Camaro.(brushed black centers, 17x9 & 17x11) On my way to the 12 Hours Of Sebring I stopped by their facility in Daytona. They just moved into a bigger building and were still getting things sorted out. I gotta say, they are a great bunch of people, and the quality of work is top notch. I'm anxiously waiting their arrival. With all this buzz I hope they don't get too popular, we all want to stand out, right?

[elitecustombody]

I'm having a set of CCW classics made right now for my '69 Camaro.

With all this buzz I hope they don't get too popular, we all want to stand out, right?

Hate you say it, the bad side of going with CCW's is they are everywhere,Viper guys use them, Vette guys use them, Supra guys use them , 6-7 out of 10 Supras run CCW's:yeah: Just sayin...

[SicMonte]

Supra's....ummm....

[SicMonte]

That is the exact reason why I am not buying the Rushforths. It seems like everyone and thier mom has those wheels. No one in my area has CCW's..especially on a monte!!

[The WidowMaker]

That is the exact reason why I am not buying the Rushforths. It seems like everyone and thier mom has those wheels. No one in my area has CCW's..especially on a monte!!

i think guys forget that we (pt) are a small segment of a huge industry. i go to shows all the time and am never overwhelmed by any wheel but the TTII's. rushforth's and ccw's cant be grouped into the same category. in fact, i can count on one hand the number of cars ive seen in person with rushforths. they are sweet wheels, but probably sell as many wheels in one month as AMR sells in one day.

your area may be different.

[SicMonte]

i think guys forget that we (pt) are a small segment of a huge industry. i go to shows all the time and am never overwhelmed by any wheel but the TTII's. rushforth's and ccw's cant be grouped into the same category. in fact, i can count on one hand the number of cars ive seen in person with rushforths. they are sweet wheels, but probably sell as many wheels in one month as AMR sells in one day.

your area may be different.

very true about the TT2's! I have them on my car now but I bought them back in 1998 just as they were coming out. I remember seeing them in Summit for the first time and I was like...those will be mine!!

Alot of people in my area have billet specialties wheels.

[SicMonte]

Tomorrow is the big day! I will be ordering these bad boys at 8:00am!!!!

They said the build time will be between 3-4 weeks.

[slowcamaro]

That is the exact reason why I am not buying the Rushforths. It seems like everyone and thier mom has those wheels. No one in my area has CCW's..especially on a monte!!

That may be true on the street, but drag the car to an autocross or two and every other corvette will be wearing those shoes with hoosiers mounted up.

Then you get tire envy and start researching what you need to stuff 3XXmm tires up front...

But theyre fairly light, strong, no rediculous wait time, look great and as far as ive heard have excellent customer service. I just have to save for some 18x10.5s...It'll be a while.

[SicMonte]

update:

ordered the package on 4/1/2010

I talked to John who turns out to be the owner of CCW. We talked a great deal about wheel/tire fitament. So now I am getting...

18x9
18x10.5

This should be much better than what I originally wanted.

[mc84_zz4]

Hmmm, I'm just going to have to follow this thread, I assume you are considering a mini tub in the back?,
and then squeeze some huge meats on those....(?)

What size tires are you thinking of?
265 front, 295 rear? I did not see any 305 from KDW-NT, only 335s... (?)

[SicMonte]

Hmmm, I'm just going to have to follow this thread, I assume you are considering a mini tub in the back?,
and then squeeze some huge meats on those....(?)

What size tires are you thinking of?
265 front, 295 rear? I did not see any 305 from KDW-NT, only 335s... (?)


The rear has a frame notch and If I need to actually do a mini-tub then I will...not a big deal. I had 315/35/17's on it before with the notch.

Front: 255/35/18
Rear: 295/35/18

[T-CHRGD]

A couple of Buick guys run the CCW's. They look Incredible !!
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/brakes-suspensions-tires-wheels/295464-18-ccw-wheels-scot-ws-car.html

[SicMonte]

well I got my wheels in the other day. Wheels and tires look great! I ordered a set of polished center caps and a set of anodized aluminum center caps. The ones they sent did not fit the front b/c of the protruding hub and they told me they were going to ship out the correct set that day. Well I got them in today and guess what...they shipped out the wrong ones again.

Now all I am saying is that if you spent TONS OF MONEY on a set of wheels...wouldn't you expect everything to be correct the first time...maybe the second try...but not the THIRD TRY?? sorry but I needed to vent

[speedshftr]

i wish my mom was cool enough for rushforths/:)

[SicMonte]

i wish my mom was cool enough for rushforths/:)


you wish your MOM was cool enough? I'm lost on that one...

[The WidowMaker]

Now all I am saying is that if you spent TONS OF MONEY on a set of wheels...wouldn't you expect everything to be correct the first time...maybe the second try...but not the THIRD TRY?? sorry but I needed to vent

as long as they make it right, its not that huge of a deal. it will be all good in the end.

now hurry up with the pics????????

[mc84_zz4]

You know what they say about pics, either there's a pic for evidence, or it never happened... :enguard:
Post 'em; c'mon, c'mon...

[montessaj]

Post some pics already!...geeeeez.

[SicMonte]

I will post up pics tomorrow I hope. My camera is acting up.

[SicMonte]

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I am very happy with these wheels. I did get the whole center cap issue straightnd out and all is good!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Not gonna argue that selection one bit...:cheers:

[dmc69]

^X2 looks good.

[SicMonte]

Thanks!! They ride very well too! I heard that these tires have a bit of road noise but I haven't noticed it.

[SicMonte]

I got the front center caps installed and they fit very well!! I am 100% happy with this company. For the money spent you just can't compare.