Wheel search

[av8or32]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and I've just purchased my first project car. It's a 69 Firebird and I'm looking for some killer wheels for it. I want an 18" five spoke Fikse style brushed or powter coated wheel that's not insanely expensive. Any thoughts?

thanks

[Riley]

I have the polished tork thrust 2's on my 69 firebird, they look awsome.. 17/8 front and 17/9.5 on the rear. Great look for the price... besides you could always have the centers powder coated.

[PRRC]

I'm sure we can help you out on a wheel choice. What kind of budget do you have for wheels
Tim

[youthpastor]

here is a killer deal i saw at ls1tech-Chris

http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8121229

[av8or32]

will those wheels fit my car? will I need to roll my fender lips?

[av8or32]

my budget is about 2k total for wheels and tires

[youthpastor]

oops- ya that's probably too wide of wheel for stock openings, I would check out old threads about getting the right backspacing and tire size- somebody on this board has to have something for you-Chris

[awr68]

I think Budnik Laterals fit the bill...but you are going to be hard pressed to do 18" tires and wheels for 2k. Do you have plans to mini-tub the car?

[DriverzInc]

Here's an option for you, that won't break the bank.. 18x7 and 18x8 TorqLite's by American Racing. I can do wheels and tires for way less than your budget. (Like 500 dollars less!) What do you think?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Grand_National_TorqLite18s006.jpg

Another option might be the Steet Smart Line from Billet Specialties:

https://www.newstalgiawheel.com/images/inventory/new/FW_1128_250.gif

These run about 1500 for the wheels, and with tires, we can get you damn close to, or just under your 2k budget for 18's. Let us know...

[av8or32]

those Billet Specialties are really nice. How wide can I get by with on the rear?

[av8or32]

I don't know if I mentioned it or not but I don't want to minitub my car or roll the lips either if I don't have to. I was told fat lip wheels like Coy's are wider than advertised so I can't use a 9.5" fat lip cause it'll rub.

[HWYSTR455]

How about ROH wheels? These in a 18x 9 are $170ea, and they have several others that are less expensive that look pretty good too....