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changing my mind about "big" wheels

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Post by dynchel Sat May 23, 2015 10:54 pm

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No you wont see any large diameter wheels on my car BUT.....this looks cool.
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Post by Limey SE Sat May 23, 2015 11:10 pm

bigger is NOT always better
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Post by dynchel Sat May 23, 2015 11:21 pm

I agree limey 100%. Rarely do I like it, this is one exception.
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Post by Limey SE Sat May 23, 2015 11:37 pm

yea it looks ok But still like my 15" better esp when I pay 74 bucks a tire compared to there 17" + size tires
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Post by dynchel Sun May 24, 2015 12:29 am

I work at a tire shop so the prices don't concern my all that much. At least its not foose two toned.
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Post by ant7377 Mon May 25, 2015 12:04 am

Looks pretty good but the dude needs to take all that crap off the back window.
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Post by alowerlevel Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:54 pm

I know its an old thread but bigger than 15" wheels aint the devil.... Twisted Evil
Got these for my '67,  17x8 w/ 225/50/17 (26") & 17x9.5 w/ 275/50/17s (28")
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Post by Roadcaptain S3 Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:40 am

I think it depends on the car.
Bigger cars really need big wheels sometimes.
Some cars look really stupid with 18+.

66/67 Chevelle and others look good with bigger wheels and tires because the wheel opening are huge. Same goes with the 73-77.

I'm keeping the 15s on the Malibu, but mostly because it's so original I want to keep it that way.

But, I've been smacking around lowering about two inches and going with "period correct" 16-18s on this one...

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Post by ant7377 Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:56 am

Put chrome reverse on the rear on the 63 and skinny torque thrust on the front. May not handle great but it will look sweet!
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Post by Roadcaptain S3 Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:30 pm

ant7377 wrote:Put chrome reverse on the rear on the 63 and skinny torque thrust on the front. May not handle great but it will look sweet!

Ya ain't far off from the plan that's worming into my noggin.

Probably 16 x 8 chrome or painted steelies with spider caps  with a couple inch drop a-la mid sixties NASCAR, minus the stickers etc.
I think the fake 409/drag car thing is a little over done with the 61-64 chevy.


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