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03-15-2021 #1Registered User
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I'm struggling to find budget friendly wheels in 18x8 and 18x9.5 for my 69 Firebird
I've been searching for a set of 18" rims for my 69 Firebird project. I ordered Detroit Speed speed kit 2 for the front, and speed kit 1 (3" drop) for the rear. DSE recommends an 8" wide rim for the front, and a 9.5" wide rim for the back. I'm struggling to find a reasonably priced rim that comes in both 8" and 9.5" wide. It seems like manufacturers either make 8.5" and 9.5", or 8" and 10". Right now my budget will only allow for an off the shelf wheel, because I've blown through the majority of my fun money on the suspension, a 6 speed trans, and a Wilwood brake kit. Here are my goals for rims:
1- 8" wide with 4.5"-4.9" of back space for the front, and 9.5" wide with 5.5" of back space. These backspace numbers seem to be the collective choice for correct clearance, but let me know if I'm headed the wrong direction.
2- a spoked wheel design in black or gray paint, with a machined aluminum rim edge, and machined aluminum spokes. I want the brake rotor and caliper to show through the wheel spokes.
3- budget of around $1300 for all 4 wheels.
Something like these
https://www.carid.com/tsw-wheels/chi...on_id=43176272
or
https://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...95TRM205114B76
or
https://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...95SIL205114B76
I think a wheel with some lip on the front of the spokes might look a little more natural on a vintage car like mine, but I'm not locked in on that decision. Let me know if you have wheel suggestions. Thank you!