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    1. #1
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      Dec 2006
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      What would you do in this situation?

      My 68 camaro is on the road now but my 13 inch C5 brakes and ATS tall spindles are sitting under my bed instead of on my car because i cant find a wheel to fit over the brakes for under $2500. I have all the nice suspension goodies plus a mini tub and im running 15 inch ralleys instead of an 18 inch like i want. kinda sucks. the car looks great until you look at the wheels. What wheel would you guys run with the c5 brakes that is under $1500? I want a racey looking wheel if thats even possible in my price range.

      Thanks
      Jesse
      1969 Camaro under construction.
      1967 firebird. 6.0/t56. Ridetech stage 2. Moser 9 inch. Forgeline wheels.(SOLD)

    2. #2
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      By the way, i dont want to run vette wheels or anything i have to use adapters with.
      1969 Camaro under construction.
      1967 firebird. 6.0/t56. Ridetech stage 2. Moser 9 inch. Forgeline wheels.(SOLD)

    3. #3
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      Staten Island, New York
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      A cheap alternative would be to go to steel rims I see people doing it here all the time... check out this thread sitehttps://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=44691

    4. #4
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      Aug 2005
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      I contacted Vintage Wheel Works about the V40 and they said they would fit over the C5 brakes. They should be cheaper than $1500. The 17x11 are $350 and the 17x8 are $300 total about $1200.


      Gary

    5. #5
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      Watch the for sale forum. I've seen some good deals there lately.

      Don

    6. #6
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      Jul 2007
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      Don't cut corners now...........save up the money for some nice wheels to set the whole thing off. Wheels can make or break a car!

      JMO.
      Steve Martin
      67 Camaro RS
      66 Chevelle

    7. #7
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      If i had it my way I would get the Fikse Aro's. But i beleive they are a bit over 4 grand.
      1969 Camaro under construction.
      1967 firebird. 6.0/t56. Ridetech stage 2. Moser 9 inch. Forgeline wheels.(SOLD)

    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by 7t3 TA
      I contacted Vintage Wheel Works about the V40 and they said they would fit over the C5 brakes. They should be cheaper than $1500. The 17x11 are $350 and the 17x8 are $300 total about $1200.


      Gary
      X2 but I am going with a diff vinatge WW wheel V60

    9. #9
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      DriverzInc has some killer deals with tires on VWW through tomorrow.
      69 Camaro convertible, 410, M22, 8-pt cage therapy program. SOLD.
      68 camaro - SOLD
      67 Bel Air - New street project with perfect floors, frame and trunk!

    10. #10
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      Quote Originally Posted by class67
      Don't cut corners now...........save up the money for some nice wheels to set the whole thing off. Wheels can make or break a car!

      JMO.
      Bingo was her namo.
      Todd

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by Rick Dorion
      DriverzInc has some killer deals with tires on VWW through tomorrow.
      Beat me to it Rick...contact Jon Henson @ www.driverzinc.com and he'll hook you up and keep you in budget.
      I love my V-40's,very well-made wheel and reasonably priced.
      '67 Buick Skylark GS400 funny car "Ingenue" 8/10 HRM / Gasoline (Swedish) cover & feature 2/12
      World's only Buick-powered Buick Funny Car!
      Used to be known as musclecarjohn

      www.buickfunnycar.com
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    12. #12
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      I'm in the same boat and need to pull the trigger. I loved my V45's in 16"-ers. Now with my new project, here we go again. I have alot of C5 parts and the tire selection is so much better for 17". VWW is a great product and great people. But you know that
      69 Camaro convertible, 410, M22, 8-pt cage therapy program. SOLD.
      68 camaro - SOLD
      67 Bel Air - New street project with perfect floors, frame and trunk!

    13. #13
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      I really like the price of that V40 but im just not sure if thats the look i want. I want that 3 piece race look for my car. I just can not spend that kind of money for fikse's or forgelines. I was hoping there would be something in a 3 piece for under 2 grand.
      1969 Camaro under construction.
      1967 firebird. 6.0/t56. Ridetech stage 2. Moser 9 inch. Forgeline wheels.(SOLD)

    14. #14
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      if you settle for something you don't want, you won't be happy. Save a little more and get what you want..

    15. #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by CamaroJesse
      I really like the price of that V40 but im just not sure if thats the look i want. I want that 3 piece race look for my car. I just can not spend that kind of money for fikse's or forgelines. I was hoping there would be something in a 3 piece for under 2 grand.
      You may be able to find a 3 piece look for under 2 grand, but finding true 3 piece wheels for the price will be hard.

    16. #16
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      Quote Originally Posted by jy211
      if you settle for something you don't want, you won't be happy. Save a little more and get what you want..
      What he said! Save up your money and buy what you want or you will regret it! See if you can scrounge up some extra cash by selling old car parts or other household items.



    17. #17
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      Jul 2007
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      Try these guys, i'm not sure about pirces or availability but you might ask!

      http://azaforged.com/
      Steve Martin
      67 Camaro RS
      66 Chevelle

    18. #18
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      I think i may have found an affordable 3 piece. My buddy gets a deal on these through a honda dealer. Right around $2000. SSR SP1.
      http://www.more-japan.com/SSR_sp1.php

      As long as they clear C5 brakes im buyin them.
      1969 Camaro under construction.
      1967 firebird. 6.0/t56. Ridetech stage 2. Moser 9 inch. Forgeline wheels.(SOLD)

    19. #19
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      Jul 2007
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      Belvidere, N.J.
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      Quote Originally Posted by CamaroJesse
      I think i may have found an affordable 3 piece. My buddy gets a deal on these through a honda dealer. Right around $2000. SSR SP1.
      http://www.more-japan.com/SSR_sp1.php

      As long as they clear C5 brakes im buyin them.
      What color are you looking at getting these wheels in? I like either the black or flat black. You found a very nice wheel for the price!
      Mark E.
      '68 RS/SS Camaro, 350 c.i./400 hp, Thumper Cam, Hurst shifter, Muncie M-21, Pypes H-pipe w/violator mufflers, 18" Rushforth Battery Wheels

    20. #20
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      Oct 2008
      Posts
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      Save your nickles and dimes and get the wheels you want. If you don't you'll regret it every time you look at the car.

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