Please help me decide on new wheels (67 camaro)

[Nwl3_21]

Getting things dialed in on my 67 camaro and it’s time to get rid of the rallye wheels in favor of something that will clear the bigger brakes that I have planned in the future. I want to run 18x9.5’s and 18x8’s I like everything from the weld rts to the vintage wheels work v40’s open to any suggestion. I’d even be open to a used set. Just wanna keep the price under 2500 for the set. Thanks in advance.

[USAZR1]

You should be able to find what you're looking for, with that budget.

[Nwl3_21]

I was just looking for different recommendations, maybe something I haven’t seen before.

[USAZR1]

I understand. With your budget, the choices will probably be mostly traditional fare, though. Any particular style you really like, retro/vintage or contemporary? Those V40's you mentioned never seem to go out of style.

[rocketrod]

Look at Budnik. They make some nice wheels that are in the same price range as Weld RTSs. I had Budnik Cobalts on mine, which I really liked.

[130fe]

Go with 8s in the front (4.75bs) and 9s in the back (5.25bs). 9.5 are good on 69s, hit or miss on a 67/8.

[Oleyellar]

There is a beautiful pair of Rushforth Battery wheels for sale in the parts section. 18x9 with 5.25 backspacing..... Just sayin

[Nwl3_21]

If there were 4 wheels I’d probably pick them up I’m having trouble getting what I want before the time I want them by which is 6/5. As it is the welds won’t ship til 6/26 and the v45’s are the only ones that vintage has in stock... I was thinking of just getting torq thrust II’s for the time being but they are more than I want to spend on those particular wheels unless I go 8front and 9rear. Has anyone put 275’s on a 9”wide and how would it look in relation to a 235 on an 8”wide whee?

Thanks again-

[68EFIvert]

ET has some pretty nice looking wheels that would work in your budget. I like the LT-III myself.

http://www.etmags.com/production_wheels.html

[USAZR1]

If there were 4 wheels I’d probably pick them up I’m having trouble getting what I want before the time I want them by which is 6/5. As it is the welds won’t ship til 6/26 and the v45’s are the only ones that vintage has in stock... I was thinking of just getting torq thrust II’s for the time being but they are more than I want to spend on those particular wheels unless I go 8front and 9rear. Has anyone put 275’s on a 9”wide and how would it look in relation to a 235 on an 8”wide whee?
Thanks again-


You should be able to get a set of 18x8 and 18x9 TT vn215's or vn515's, for less than $600, from Discount Tire. If they are on sale, knock another $100 off. 235's will fit fine on an 18x8 wheel and so will 275's, on an 18x9.

[Nwl3_21]

Thanks, Usazr1 and 68efivert. I’m gonna email et and see what the lead time will be just to confirm the right fit I’m gonna go with an 18x9.5 with a 5.5bs and an 18x8 with a 4.75bs. Will that work? I’m pretty sure the vn515’s are18x8 w/ 4.5bs and 18x9 w/ 5.0bs. They are 770 for the set. One other set I was looking at was the Ridler 695 in 18x8, 9.5 with 4.5bs on the 8 and 5.49bs on the 9.5. And those are only 625 for the set. Thinking of just going cheaper for now because eventually when I finish the front suspension and mini tub I’ll be going with the Boze torque.

[USAZR1]

Thanks, Usazr1 and 68efivert. I’m gonna email et and see what the lead time will be just to confirm the right fit I’m gonna go with an 18x9.5 with a 5.5bs and an 18x8 with a 4.75bs. Will that work? I’m pretty sure the vn515’s are18x8 w/ 4.5bs and 18x9 w/ 5.0bs. They are 770 for the set. One other set I was looking at was the Ridler 695 in 18x8, 9.5 with 4.5bs on the 8 and 5.49bs on the 9.5. And those are only 625 for the set. Thinking of just going cheaper for now because eventually when I finish the front suspension and mini tub I’ll be going with the Boze torque.


Discount Tire will price-match anything you find, online. My VN215's in 18x8's and 20x10's retailed for $825/set but I found them on ebay, for $600, and my DT salesman matched it. Since I purchased them during the 2017 Memorial Day sale period, I received an extra $100 rebate. That sale is happening again, this month.

[Nwl3_21]

Discount Tire will price-match anything you find, online. My VN215's in 18x8's and 20x10's retailed for $825/set but I found them on ebay, for $600, and my DT salesman matched it. Since I purchased them during the 2017 Memorial Day sale period, I received an extra $100 rebate. That sale is happening again, this month.

Thanks for the info I was just about to order the wheels before I read this... discount tire is America’s tire correct? I’ll go there tomorrow and get everything on it’s way. Thanks again!👍

[rickpaw]

How about Rocket Racing "Attack" wheels?
http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/127252-Are-you-ready-to-quot-Attack-quot-the-road?p=1251509&highlight=#post1251509

[RocketRacingWheels]

How about Rocket Racing "Attack" wheels?
http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/127252-Are-you-ready-to-quot-Attack-quot-the-road?p=1251509&highlight=#post1251509

We vote yes! <grin>

[572Camaro]

I vote you look at Budnik for wheels, although those Rocket attacks look pretty cool.
Here's a thought to consider as you make your selection..,
If you have nice brake package with two piece rotors and a high end caliper, then pick a wheel that has plenty of "opening" to show off what you have.
If, however, your brake package is not up to par, then simply select a wheel with less opening.


Best of luck choosing and please let us know what you decide..,