Hm. Vette Wheels?

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Jan 13, 2004 | 10:43 AM

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Hm. Vette Wheels?

I really like these wheels on the vette ... and I was wondering what you guys think they would look like on a T/A?

I am considering getting a set and having them coated black..

Do you think that would look horrible or cool or what?

Here are the ones I'm talking about

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:23 AM

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Ive never really liked the "wagon wheel" vette wheels like that.. go with some nice 2000 5 spokes or Z06 rims..

Just my .02

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:37 AM

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I don't like them. They are only an 8.5" rim too.

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:44 AM

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Too bulky looking IMO, if you want vette wheels go with the C5 thin spokes.

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:52 AM

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ive seen them many times. The only time I liked them was on a silver ss.

PS...youd need to use spacers on them

Jan 13, 2004 | 12:42 PM

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coated black they would look sweet, I have wagon wheels for drag radials painted black

Jan 13, 2004 | 01:17 PM

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Never liked those - whta the heck was Chevy thinking!

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Jan 13, 2004 | 03:02 PM

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i actually dont mind the way they look on some cars. I also got this set dirt cheap so that affects my decision slightly

Jan 13, 2004 | 05:34 PM

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Sweet. Maybe I'll still consider them. I like them.

And your car is white so that helps !

You should lower that baby. Hot car though !

Jan 14, 2004 | 07:25 AM

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These wheels look a thousand times better if you paint/powdercoat the
spokes black. I hate these wheels, but did a photoshop of them with
black spokes, and was like, wow, that looks good.

Here's a quick chop of it for you using the car from above.
(yes i lowered it real quick too)

Jan 14, 2004 | 06:46 PM

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i think they look real good on a black camaro...

Jan 14, 2004 | 10:41 PM

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That looks sick black! I'm in! They're cheap too

Jan 15, 2004 | 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy the Great

i actually dont mind the way they look on some cars. I also got this set dirt cheap so that affects my decision slightly

Yeah, black and clear coated = badass otherwise only to drag on. Off subject billy homestarrunner is the shiat...

Jan 20, 2004 | 10:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ALPINE

Yeah, black and clear coated = badass otherwise only to drag on. Off subject billy homestarrunner is the shiat...

Strongbad email is funny stuff.

Jan 21, 2004 | 02:23 AM

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A buddy of mine has a strongbad head bumper sticker... word. Anyway, I'm tired of the heave *** straight chrome choppin 18s... and am thinking of going this was with the rims and black rear panel, and black scoop on my silver SS. I'm in College Station, anyone know where to get this done right around here maybe in Houston? Thanks.

Jan 21, 2004 | 09:43 AM

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I have a set of these (17/18) that I will be taking off in the next week or two. If you are interested, I will be selling them for $300 (which includes Nitto 555 245/45/ZR17 front tires - plenty of tread left). I have a set of black ZO6 18s going on in their place.

Also, there is a guy here in Austin (actually in Cedar Park - but close enough) that can do the powder coating for $30/wheel but it cost $15 extra/ea. to sand blast them. His number is 512.331.5787