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Old May 24, 2016 | 04:06 PM
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I can't decide which wheels to go with.
Here's a little background info.
My father purchased this 69 chevelle Malibu without a motor or trans, the previous owner was running a 800hp alcohol motor on the strip. He decided to go with an ls2 and 6 speed swap and up and died on me in the middle of everything, i finished the swap. Before he passed, he snagged 4 brand new American Racing wheels 15x7 (front).
I also have 4 corvette rally wheels 15x8 (rear).
I am having trouble deciding which ones to go with. I like the stock sleeper look of the rallies but the American Racing's really pop.
I should add, i am running a 4.11 posi and will probably be selling the car this summer.
I would really appreciate your opinions and photos
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Old May 25, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Like the look of the ARs, but the extra width on the rally wheels should allow more tire to handle all that HP
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Old May 25, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Unless you are going with a 17 or 18" wheel with big brakes,I would just stick with the old school rally wheels,15" aftermarket wheels with tall tires will just make it look outdated.also if you are going with the rally wheels,look into some of the flat cap styles,they look cooler than the derby style Vette caps IMHO.

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Old May 25, 2016 | 01:25 PM
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I think that thing looks good with the rally's.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Put the wheels pops was gonna put on it
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Old May 26, 2016 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by slocaddy
Put the wheels pops was gonna put on it
I didn't realize it, but this was the reply that hit the heart. It was his build and a very nice one at that. Only right that i stay true to the greatest man I've had the opportunity to know, I wouldn't know how to turn a wrench if it weren't for him. Thanks a lot. I wish you lots of hp and tq.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 05:36 AM
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If your selling the car just keep them both and let the new buyer decide and sell the other set.
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