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CFster
03-22-2011, 11:11 AM
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Looking for suggestions for 18" rims. This car still has quite a bit of chrome on it, which makes it difficult to put a full pro-touring style rim on it, though I have been looking at some Boyds PT-09s or Two Tones. Also Forgeline S03s have caught my eye.
Any recommendations?
-Colin
Evil Stu
03-22-2011, 01:03 PM
I think that cars that retain all their original trim and appearance are best with a classic styled wheel in a modern size. Think classic Cragars in a 17x8, or American racing saltflats, or 200s.
The boyd's have a very open look, sorta demand the brake and caliper be visually appealing too; depending on what you have there now.
Stu
CFster
03-22-2011, 01:10 PM
I do have C6 ZO6 brakes going on it. So that means a custom wheel due to the caliper depth. That pretty much eliminates any American Racing or Cragar wheels.
Evil Stu
03-22-2011, 01:21 PM
Hey sorry, didn't click the link. With all the mod stuff going on the car that boyd wheel would be good. I think its the right track.
Stu
lnirenberg
03-22-2011, 07:26 PM
I have no idea if they clear the brakes but Wheel Vintiques--
Billet Pontiac, 93 series
http://wheelvintiques.myshopify.com/
65 drop top
03-22-2011, 07:30 PM
I think a boyd 5 spoke like the jyd would look nice
muthstryker
03-22-2011, 10:23 PM
The Boyd PT-09 in a brushed finish. You should run 19s all around..
CFster
03-23-2011, 12:02 PM
The Boyd PT-09 in a brushed finish. You should run 19s all around..
Nice car Matt!
I've decided to go with 18" PT-09s. Just a matter of preference on the size...
muthstryker
03-23-2011, 01:54 PM
Good choice on the wheels! What finish are you going to run? Your car is going to look awesome with those wheels...
Actually sold my GTO last weekend.. Will hunt one down later thats ready to go!
CFster
03-23-2011, 04:14 PM
Brushed centers with polished lips. So they'll still have a chrome look to the lips which is similar to the trim rings, and a more modern face to compliment (and show off) the Corvette brakes.
ProdigyCustoms
03-24-2011, 08:03 AM
Awesome wheel. I have been really happy with Boyd's quality and scheduling
Here is the PT-09, excellent choice Colin
http://www.protouringsuperstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BoydsPT%2D09
Nothing better than Genuine Boyds in the 2pc Billet Market
FreedomRims
04-06-2011, 09:31 AM
Whatever you choose, be sure to post pictures so we can all see the new look!
Liz
Freedom Rims
Custom Wheels (http://www.shopfreedomrims.com)
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