Thread: some opinions, please

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Looking for a wheel and tire combo for Jackie's Camaro. Yeah, I know they're Ford wheels and the bolt pattern is wrong, but that's no big deal to correct. Never heard of thes tires, here's a bit of info from the ad:

ITEM DESCRIPTION: You are bidding on a set of four brand-new BLACK replica BULLITT style rims, Vredestein tires and original Ford OEM center caps.

Speed rated at 180 mph. I think a good, aggressive looking tread, wondered what you guys though of them. For those who don't know, the maro is an '82 with a few custom mods, wheel openings are still stock, however.

Thanks for your consideration.....

That's an old line Dutch/German brand of tire well known in Europe.

The wheel is basically a knockoff of the American Torque thrust D, a timeless design that's easy on the eye. Unless these are going to go at a super price you should be able to get them in 4 3/4 b.c. and not have to modify.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

That's an old line Dutch/German brand of tire well known in Europe.

The wheel is basically a knockoff of the American Torque thrust D, a timeless design that's easy on the eye. Unless these are going to go at a super price you should be able to get them in 4 3/4 b.c. and not have to modify.

That's what I thought, too. But he only has them (yeah, a sale price) with the Mustang bolt pattern. Got to buy axles for the 9", so no big deal there......and I know of a place that I can get the new 11" rotors--before the drilling is done for the bolt holes.....(good to have friends, huh?)

Looks aggressive, should have some great traction, right? The road course down by Kansas City has open track days....sounds like fun, huh????

I think they're beautiful.

I haven't heard of them either, sounds like a European name maybe? Look good though!
Ken

How much does he want for them? I like the TT2M's that American Racing has! I would pair those with some BFG G-Force Sports. For the price, those are the stickiest tires I have ever owned!

John

about $1150 for the tires and wheels... I've got nothing against Weld Wheels, just tired of seeing them on everything. Guess I've just never been one to go with the trick of the month club stuff. Thought the tire and wheel combination was a bit unique and would fit in well with the rest of the build....

....They look REALLY nice & they're DIFFERENT, which is good!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

... I've got nothing against Weld Wheels, just tired of seeing them on everything.

Dave,

I like the wheel/tire combo. Traditional, yet different. That little pony logo on a Chebby is an issue, though. Is there a replacement cap?

BTW, it's old news, but las year, I was surprised to see that Weld Wheels went bankrupt. They were the wheel of choice for rodders and racers for quite a while.

Weld Wheel Industries Inc. has completed its bankruptcy-driven sale in a deal that will keep its local facilities rolling. The Kansas City-based manufacturer of high-end custom wheels filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August. As a result of the bankruptcy, Weld Wheel sold all its assets to American Racing Equipment Inc., a similar company based in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., for $24.4 million.

I like'm i want to put a set of torque thrust style wheels on my courier project, I just need to find them in a six spoke style

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Dave,

I like the wheel/tire combo. Traditional, yet different. That little pony logo on a Chebby is an issue, though. Is there a replacement cap?

Oh well!!! I would imagine most are going to have issues with the other changes I've made on the car anyhow!!!! I can't let a little thing like a center cap stand in the way of progress!!!!!!

I am more for the chrome look on wheels my self but I like the profile and the stance. For me Dave and all the custom stuff on the car they will probly work well.

Vrederstein Tires is a European tire company that makes tires for hi-performance vehicles to lawn tractors and everything in between. I used to have a two sets for my Fiat Dino, one set for winter and one for the rest of the year. That was back before All Season Radials became a commodity. They were excellent tires.

As to the wheels, I like the looks of them, but not sure I would go to the expense of having them converted for GM. Maybe if it could be done cheaply, like re-drilling the mounting plate for the GM bolt circle. Other mfrg's do this all of the time during production, but not sure how well it could be accomplished after production.

About the little horses on the center hub, maybe you can get it taken off or maybe just covered over by another horse.....a prancing horse!! That would certainly mess with some people's mind's.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Dave,

I like the wheel/tire combo. Traditional, yet different. That little pony logo on a Chebby is an issue, though. Is there a replacement cap?

Oh, come on Jack, I think the Mustang logo on a Maro would add class. It'd definitely be in the dare to be different category.