Thinking about the CCW Classics

[Ripper]

I'm currently planning some suspension modifications on my car that will involve new wheels. I thought this was a great chance to replace the current wheels that are screaming BMW one mile away from the car.

I was looking at the CCW classics in 10x18" all around (perhaps 10,5x18") when I suddenly realised that these wheels are actually kind of expensive and there might be other models in the same price category, doing the same job...

Sooo, if I have a budget around 2500 dollars for buying rims in the dimension above, what would you recommend?

I'll need as high backspace as possible on the front wheels (10" rim, 6-8" would be great, if it's possible) but it don't need to be a 3-piece wheel. Actually, I would prefer if it was a one piece model. Also, the wheels must stand abuse from slicks or R-tires, so skip the poser wheels...

I like the CCW classics, but I was just curious if there were any other manufactors for the same price?

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i think they dont make the classics in 18s anyway..

[elcamino80]

Well according to their website they do

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...php?id=classic

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

oh whoops... i guess i mis-read..

i was looking at those too for my track wheels but since i thought it was only 17s they wouldnt clear my brakes.

[ALLKAR]

Awesome wheel for the $$ and John is great to work with to get the offset you need. I had a set of 18x10 & 18x11.5 on my Z06.

[Boesch]

Any of our Intro 2 Piece wheels are going to be well within your budget for 18's. Our 3 piece series will be just a bit higher than your budget in 18's. Links to our websites are in my signature. PM me if you have any questions.

Dustin

[jeffandre]

I also purchased CCW wheels after finding nothing in the price range, but that was years ago, now I hear there are other options. I liked dealing with John, he is pretty sharp, and actually built a set of wheels for my 2nd Gen Camaro after a brief discussion. I wanted the wire mesh look, he talked me out of it, said he could come up with something better for the style of car (he knows them well), so I said make them and ship them, I trusted him. Sent me the 19x13 rears with 9.625" backspacing (beautiful and still love them nearly 5 years later). A year later I ordered the fronts and they looked a little different. In between orders he changed the SP16's to SP16A's. Sent them back on his dime, he used the older code on his CC machine and sent me the matching 19x10's within a week. He worked with me on the backspacing through about 5 phone calls, which was very large for a 71 Camaro, about 7.5" on the fronts. I would do business with him again!

[BRUNO.L]

hey ripper those look like 3 series wheels is that right? if so, did you have to use any spacers or modify the hub at all ? are your spindels stock or do have a after market brake kit?. thanks and sorry for the invasive questioning cession, im trying to sort out my second gen. camaro (73). i realize that the subject maybe stale by now but time moves slow here in iraq. appreciate your time

[Ripper]

Bruno: I have stock spindles, a C4 rotor and BMW 5-series (I think) 8.5x17" with ET 13. The calipers are C5 and I made the adapter myself. Hope that info helps, sorry for the late response.

Jeff: Did CCW make your wheels? I've seen pictures on them before, but really doesn't remember what they look like. Any pics?

I really really really want Ultralites in 18" or even 19", but they're slightly too pricey... :roll:

Do you mean that CCW makes custom wheels (custom center for the classics prehaps?)?

[jeffandre]

Yeah, my 19's are CCW's. 19x13's with 9.625 inches of backspacing, and 19x11's with 7.625" of backspacing. I have the Wilwood 6=piston kit for a C5 Vette, and the caliper to wheel spoke clearance is 3/16 of an inch. I will have to take pics again, but will try to post some from work tomorrow.

Look at the SP16A's on the CCW site. Mine are SP16's, slightly rounded at the ends of the spoke openings, which matches our curvy cars better IMO. John said he could reproduce mine, it's just a code change in the machine.

[Ripper]

I think I'll have to e-mail CCW and ask around a little... The most important thing is that the wheels are available with high backspacing (classic's had 8,5 BS with 10" wheel if I remember right). I'll have to look more at their one piece wheels...

Thanks for all help so far and Jeff - feel free to post pictures!

[2ndgenracer]

Hey Ripper,

I've got to put in a vote for CCW also. John is very helpful, and for a wheel you're going to go and abuse, you can't beat the price. You can check out this video http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/337/78/ and at the end you can see the Classics going on in the front. Here are my offset's the fronts clear all suspension components. The rear's are custom, I've mini tubbed the car and cut the rear end to the length I wanted to get a deeper dish wheel.

18x9.5 with 5.25” back spacing CCW fronts Toyo RA1 (275/35/18) 25.6” tall
18X12 with 4” back spacing CCW rears Toyo RA1 (335/30/18) 25.9” tall

[Ripper]

Yeah, they really look great! The more I look at them, the better they look.

2genracer; Thanks for your measurements, allthough I will build my own front and rear suspension, so I'll use other back spacing#.
Do you have any pictures with both front and rear wheels mounted? Also, where did you buy your tires?

[2ndgenracer]

The tires came from Vilventires.com. Best price I found, but that was earlier in the year, you might be able to find them cheaper. Having problems transferring pics, I'll try and get some up tomorrow.

[shudog]

Not sure if Fikse makes an FM5 wheel in an 18", but I had 17" on my car and got nothing but complements everywhere I went. Totally made the car look sick

[Nine Ball]

Not sure if Fikse makes an FM5 wheel in an 18", but I had 17" on my car and got nothing but complements everywhere I went. Totally made the car look sick

Yes, Fikse makes the FM5 in 18s too. If you like mesh style wheels, the FM10 is also available in 18s. PM me if you need a quote.

Tony

[jeffandre]

Here are some older pics of my CCW SP16's. I still need to take some new pics, especially to show the suspension component clearances.

These pics were copied from Word into Paint, so the quality is not very good.



Could not load pics!!! Email me for them, I have a few ready (Ripper, I think I have an old email from you, I will reply to it and attach the pics).

[MrQuick]

hey jeff, if you want to email them to me i can put them up for you. i'll be up till 1

[jeffandre]

Vince,
I can't even email them, aargh...Says they exceed my size limitations!

[jeffandre]

Hope this link works...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1897073...57602998963036