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I don't think it is possible to make wheels that look better then these

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doug68hoss

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if i had a choose between those and crager ss..still would take the crager..the price is not a issue......those you show here are ok..but that is only my opinion
 

darkness falls

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Well, with times changing and magz called dubs or other rim magz, people will say anything.
 
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ron67fb

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I'd paint the spokes darker, like grey or gunmetal. I like the design but not the chrome look.

btw what's with the 4x4 stance on that car? I can almost fit my head in that wheelwell gap.
 

CornerCarvin67

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I still believe you can't beat combining old school looks (halibrand type and Vintage Trans Am) with today's technololgy (big fat wheels and tall diameters).

They stand the test of time. In twenty years nobody will remember today's chrome bling bling rims. It'll be off to another style or fad.

But that's okay too... it keeps things fresh. And change can be good.

Although... I'd really like to see the classic Cragar die off..... geez that thing is fugly. It should have died back in the late 70's. YUCK!!

Just my opinion... don't get your undies in a bundy!!
 

Hack

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CornerCarvin67 said:
Although... I'd really like to see the classic Cragar die off..... geez that thing is fugly. It should have died back in the late 70's. YUCK!!

Just my opinion... don't get your undies in a bundy!!
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I like the classic Cragars. They are very similar to the bullits and torque thrusts.

I do think that painted and magnesium-look wheels go better on a classic car, though.
 
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Smoothies II

$900 What I bought them custom made from Discount Tires 17X8 with 4.75 bs for $252 Discount tires will beat any price out there or match it...
 

Qwik66-SD

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DarkoStoj said:
anybody know what the backspacing is on the 17x8" 409's? I can't find that anywhere
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Thanks Dark, that's actually my car. I have 4.5 backspace.

BTW the engine is out of the car in this pic thats why there is a huge gap in the wheel well.
 

XXBULLETSXX

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DarkoStoj said:
anybody know what the backspacing is on the 17x8" 409's? I can't find that anywhere
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I have 17X8 TT II's with a 4.75 backspacing. I did a lot of research on that and there used to be a good post on here about it which was lost due to the crash. However if you would like to see pictures of the clearance I'll be glad to take a picture of it. The clearance is like an 1/8-1/4". But hey, clearing is clearing! It doesn't matter if you clear by a foot or by an 1/8 of an inch. The closest point to hitting is the upper A arm, I think 18's would almost fit better but I guess you do have to make room for the tires!
Check'em out
 
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ron67fb

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XXBULLETSXX said:
I have 17X8 TT II's with a 4.75 backspacing.
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Awesome, now I know they make it that way. Makes sense, since the backspace for their 7" rims are 3.75". What tire sizes are you using?

Now I can't wait to get the 5.0 back from the shop, sell it, and get some nicer wheels for the fastback.
 

XXBULLETSXX

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ron67fb said:
What tire sizes are you using?
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I'm running 225-45-17's but I found out only hours after I bought mine that you can run a 235-45-17. I've also hear that it's possible to run a 245-40-17 but I don't know that to be true.
I know there is a member that has a wheel and tire database or something. Maybe you or I should ask him to post it again. It could prove to be very helpful for you.
 

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I don't know about the 409's but I heard that Edelbrock(Ultra) are going to start making another run of rims, so I would just hold back for awhile if you have your heart set on the 409's.
 

burg65

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Check out this link:http://adaptivestrategies.com/Edelbrock.html

and for the above, check out Dodgestangs wheel and tire chart, do a search!
 
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DarkoStoj said:
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Why isn't the wheel centered in the wheel well?
 

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did you guys know that craigars come in 17s now!
I think the old 15s look a little red neck for my taste but the 17s look preety sweet
 

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What about this? Too much bling? This is the Foose Thrustar
 
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These come in up to 18":


http://www.team3wheels.com
Expensive, though.
 

burg65

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MustangJunkie said:
Why isn't the wheel centered in the wheel well?
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It is right where it needs to be, it just looks off because of the close up pic. The back of the wheel opening swoops back to the rocker.
 

DarkoStoj

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Islandboy33 said:
Thanks Dark, that's actually my car. I have 4.5 backspace.

BTW the engine is out of the car in this pic thats why there is a huge gap in the wheel well.
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pic of whole car?
 
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19simmons65

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I like these:
 

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snowball

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And you've all forgotten about the best vintage style wheel ever made.....the minilite. Number 1 in my book.
 
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