Looking for suggestions on 18" wheels

[Neil B]

I'm looking for a new set of 18" wheels. I like race-oriented styling and I'm not that crazy about full-polished wheels. The wheels must look good on both my '69 Z28 and my '87 Z28 (same offset works on both). The '69 is white with black stripes and the '87 is flame red metallic. Any suggestions on what might look good in terms of style and color?



Here are the cars...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/NeilB_photos/100_0035.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/NeilB_photos/DriversSide.jpg

[JayR]

I love those Mini-Lites and the shoes on the 87 look good too but not exactly interchangable.

I'm pretty partial but most of the designs in my line www.RushforthWheels.com would work like a champ with satin centers and polished hoops.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Love that Minilight look man...but I can understand you wanting a different look to change it up a bit.:yes:

[The WidowMaker]

id call jon at driverzinc and get yourself a set of rushforths. those guys know what they are doing and they have great prices and even better designs. get them with the 3 piece hardware and brushed. they will look way over the top.

Tim

[chicane]

Rusty is working on 18" version of the Vintage Wheel Works line... and his "V48" might just do the deed:

http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/images/V48-17x11.jpg

On the late model... I personally like Fikse Profile 10's.

[rjsjea]

I like the look of the V48's........18" in those would be nice

[Neil B]

On the late model... I personally like Fikse Profile 10's.

I really like the Fikse Profile 10's and the similar Forgeline WC3R's. But they've gotta look good on the '69 too because I can't spend 5 grand on wheels for an '87 IROC. : )

I like the V48's and I'm excited to hear they're coming out with some 18's. The ridge on the wheel center is the only drawback with that design.

[awr68]

I like my Profile 10's on my 68.....

[Neil B]

I like my Profile 10's on my 68.....

Anthony, those look great on your '68. What size/backspace are the wheels and tires?

[Spiffav8]

I like my Profile 10's on my 68.....

We all like your Profile 10's but this isn't about you. :rofl:

[awr68]

Anthony, those look great on your '68. What size/backspace are the wheels and tires?

Thanks very much!!

Front: 18x9 w/ 5.625" bs 245/40/18

Rear: 18x11.5 w/ 5.625" bs 315/30/18

[brownz]

i got a set of forgelines from Frank at the GPsuperstore they would look great on both your cars and hes a sponser and cabn get deals on them

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/brown383z/100_0244.jpg

[Neil B]

i got a set of forgelines from Frank at the GPsuperstore they would look great on both your cars and hes a sponser and cabn get deals on them


Those really look great, especially with that brake combo behind them. What finish are the wheel centers?

I have had a slight change of plans in the past few days. I've opted to buy a set of CCW Classics with the optional Corvette FRC attached to them. :) I'm going to see the car in person this weekend and if it checks out, it'll be my new driver.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/NeilB_photos/Crude.jpg

[awr68]

Looks great! A little more than a set of wheels...but we do what we gotta do!! :lol:

[Boulder69]

Rusty is working on 18" version of the Vintage Wheel Works line...

Tom - Actually they are not. I just spoke with Eli last week and all the 18" stuff is on semi-permanent hold. Jody's rig gives me hope the 17" stuff will clear my C5/AFX combo. Which reminds me to call Eli back...