Which Wheel?Need Some Help [Archive]

Sales@Dutchboys

01-05-2008, 05:57 PM

Well im getting ready to do some different wheels on the nova and ive got it down to two different wheels. they both are DPE. what do you guys/gals think?

Here are the contestants, both will have a grey center to match my engine bay. :)

#1

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/Paul67II/R10FBs.jpg

#2

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/Paul67II/norivets.jpg

thanks,

Paul

Musclecar

01-05-2008, 06:24 PM

#2 is my choice:unibrow:

NovaBlue71

01-05-2008, 06:57 PM

#1 is my pick! but would like the fastners to deleted like the #2 wheel. :) Dad.It is going to be really nice down here in nc tomorrow and no snow :lol:

novanutcase

01-05-2008, 07:31 PM

My .02!

I like them both! LOL!

I think it really comes down to the look that you're going for! #1 is a more euro/now kind of look whereas #2 is a more classic look. What kind of look are you going for?

John

Sales@Dutchboys

01-05-2008, 07:47 PM

Well, I totally see what you mean, I just still have love for that 5 spoke wheel, the look im going for, would be more of a pro-touring look. I plan to do wheels, roll cage and change some stuff in the interior. :)

I pretty much just want to start enjoying my car, and start burning off some off that newness...if you know what I mean.:D

Paul

cmraman

01-05-2008, 08:20 PM

Paul, my pick is number one and here is why. almost every car has 5-spokes on them. It is refreshing to have a car with a different wheel than a 5-spoke. Second, the color and finish tie in the color and finish of the engine compartment and the underside. Those wheels would totally look cool on that ride. If you want, I will photoshop them in so you can see.

A side note, I was the freelance PHR photog that you met in Joliet this summer.

Sales@Dutchboys

01-05-2008, 08:55 PM

Hey Robert, Hope all is going well.:) Glad you joined the site!

Here is a picture of the car with a 10 spoke wheel, which looks pretty cool.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/Paul67II/1a10dab55f.jpg

But I still dig the 5 spokes like both Scott and Jr's car's have

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/Paul67II/0065.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/Paul67II/GoodguysColumbus2007-016L.jpg

Tom.A

01-05-2008, 09:50 PM

I like #1

Vegas69

01-05-2008, 11:50 PM

It doesn't matter what we think. They are both hot. Can't go to wrong either way.:D Never heard of DPE but nice.

deuce32

01-06-2008, 03:12 AM

i like both but number 1 a lil more ,,,,hey buy two of each and put a set on one side each then you have best of both worlds :rofl: sorry for bad joke

Sales@Dutchboys

01-06-2008, 09:05 AM

lol:lol:

i like both but number 1 a lil more ,,,,hey buy two of each and put a set on one side each then you have best of both worlds :rofl: sorry for bad joke

Thanks :)

It doesn't matter what we think. They are both hot. Can't go to wrong either way.:D Never heard of DPE but nice.

Paul

notorious1970

01-06-2008, 09:10 AM

I like the first one better. Though both are nice. Always been more of a 10 spoke fan.

jy211

01-06-2008, 09:15 AM

number 1

blkzed28

01-06-2008, 09:22 AM

Ultimately it will come down to what you really like best. I like #1 best:thumbsup: , but 2 isn't bad either, even though the 5 spoke design is used by most in one way or another. DPE is used alot by BMW owners and i think # 1 will give the car a little of some european flavor on a real american classic.Let us know which one you decide on.

novanutcase

01-06-2008, 11:04 AM

J2SpeedandCustom

01-06-2008, 11:19 AM

I like #1 better. Plus make it easier on your dad and get a 3 pc wheel so painting the centers will be easy peasey. :yes:

olskooljr

01-06-2008, 01:44 PM

Defintely go with #1

Sales@Dutchboys

01-06-2008, 02:03 PM

Good advice but don't ask him for pics!:rofl:

John

hahahaha :lol:

novanutcase

01-06-2008, 02:06 PM

Maybe this would be a better way of deciding!

My reaction to seeing new wheels on Pauls car:

#1 - OOOOOOOO! Nice wheels

#2 - WHOA! Nice wheels!

#1 makes me feel like it would give your car a smoother, sleeker appearance!

#2 makes me feel like your car is tougher!

What kind of reaction to you want from it?

John

Sales@Dutchboys

01-06-2008, 02:09 PM

Im kinda bummed now, I really wanted to run a 17 in the front and 18 out back and I just found out that they dont make a 17!:( only sizes from
18-24.... unless i just run 24s??? lol:lol:

Sales@Dutchboys

01-06-2008, 02:12 PM

Thanks John! :) I think Im looking for the more tough reaction, Im really going to start putting the miles on it and hopefully do some auto-crossing in the future.

Maybe this would be a better way of deciding!

My reaction to seeing new wheels on Pauls car:

#1 - OOOOOOOO! Nice wheels

#2 - WHOA! Nice wheels!

#1 makes me feel like it would give your car a smoother, sleeker appearance!

#2 makes me feel like your car is tougher!

What kind of reaction to you want from it?

John

awr68

01-06-2008, 02:14 PM

I vote for #1. With the engine bay color, new roll bar and darker interior itwill look killer! I take it the whole reason for putting more money/time into the car is that you want a tuffer look...this will give you that!!

You say you want a PT look? I would say that's what you have now. What I understand you want is more of a g-machine look...but not totally street fighter.

Going to be some cool changes to an already killer car!! :thumbsup:

Al Moreno

01-06-2008, 03:01 PM

Definitely # 1. I remember seeing in person the Mopar done by Steve Strope "Hammer" with similar style Kinesis wheels and it looked awesome.

customcam

01-06-2008, 03:04 PM

No 1 with Brushed lip would look cool imo

Young Gun

01-06-2008, 03:06 PM

number 1

Sales@Dutchboys

01-06-2008, 03:25 PM

Exactly Anthony, I really am just looking for the g-machine look. Im not going to get into any front or rear spoilers, or any outside body mods, just what to match the g-machine look I have going on under the hood to the rest of the car. :thumbsup:

I vote for #1. With the engine bay color, new roll bar and darker interior itwill look killer! I take it the whole reason for putting more money/time into the car is that you want a tuffer look...this will give you that!!

You say you want a PT look? I would say that's what you have now. What I understand you want is more of a g-machine look...but not totally street fighter.

Going to be some cool changes to an already killer car!! :thumbsup:

TravisB

01-06-2008, 03:36 PM

10 spokes.

everyone has 5 spokes-yes yes I know for a reason because they look good. BUt I would go for the 10's

69Nova

01-06-2008, 03:53 PM

10 spokes.

everyone has 5 spokes-yes yes I know for a reason because they look good. BUt I would go for the 10's

I agree.

awr68

01-06-2008, 04:03 PM

blkzed28

01-06-2008, 04:57 PM

What!, no 26's?......... lol.

John

boonedog

01-06-2008, 05:09 PM

my vote would be for #1:yes:

G-Body

01-06-2008, 07:55 PM

Wow as tough as a decision as this should be, and i know you want a g-machine look its really hard to beat what you have on it now. This car really oooooozes its own style in a sweet ass way, and with the way the rest of the car is styled after, with the interior and stance well everything id say. drive the wheels off of it the way it is.
But if you where to choose! then the satin is a sweet idea to match the engine, maybe a forgeline or a few more spokes in the wheel.
good luck cant wait to see the end result.