My new rollers have arrived!

[Joe_Rocket]

Hey what do you guys think of these? I just got them and my friend wants a set (painted, not chrome). I may set up a Zenetti Wheel Group buy real soon, if anyone else wants some.



I finally chose these wheels in my long search for something affordable. I refuse to pay more than the something in the low 300's per wheel and wanted something a little different than the nostalgic styles of old. That limited my options quite a bit. It was so frustrating, cause most of the new wheels these days come in the late model big offsets.

I measured carefully with my existing 8 inch wide wheels as a reference to find a combo that would work. These are 18 x 8.5 fronts with a 5.5 backspacing, and 18 x 9.5's rear with a 5.75 backspacing. So, I'll be using a 1/4 inch spacer in back.

The front suspension is all Speed Tech with the Guldstrand Mod. I will be dialing out the adjustable steering stops a bit with this offset, but I like the tires tucked.

I'll be getting the tires tomorrow, so we'll find out soon if I overlooked anything in my measurements.

[OLDFLM]

Looks good! How much were they per rim???

[Joe_Rocket]

I checked a few places online, and the cheapest I've seen for the 18x9.5's is $330. For the 18x8.5's the best I saw was $299.

I purchased through my own business though for a little better pricing. My buddy asked me to purchase a set for him which got me thinking about doing a group buy. My set with tires came in shy of $1800

Zenetti seems targeted mostly for new cars, but they have a couple that fit and look at home on older cars.

I just picked up the Falken FK451 Tires today.
275/40ZR18 rears
245/40ZR18 fronts

Fit looks great, but it was too dark for pictures by the time I was done mounting them. So, I'll put up a shot of the car tomorrow.

[Joe_Rocket]

Finally got them on the car.

[colt zantop]

looks great! I bought those same tires about 2 months ago and am just waiting on my rims to get here!! those look killer !!!!!!!

[Travis77]

This is pretty weired. I was at a car show in California and picked up a Hot Hues paint brochure from Dupont. In the back of the brochure are these wheels (I'm almost certain). I tried contacting the publisher/anyone else that could help me out, but no luck. To make a long story longer, love the wheels, and thanks.

[OLDFLM]

Any side shots of the wheels on your car?

[Joe_Rocket]

Here ya go...

[Drewhelm]

MAN, those are some HUGE fuel lines hanging down under the rear of the car! What are those 3/4 - 1 inch lines? they hang a little low, though. ;)

Those wheels look great! Nice ride.

[Joe_Rocket]

You like that? Believe it or not, my cheap shiny vinyl garden hose is nearly the same color as the car.

[OLDFLM]

So that should help when I tell her how much they are...

I'd want 18x8s for the front and 18x10s out back... $$$???