Thread: Help me out on chosing the right wheels!

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Mine was the exact opposite. I saw my wheels at the York NSRA show and loved them. I then looked at about every other wheel that would fit - but came back to my original choice. When I purchased them, they were relatively inexpensive. Now they are in the $350-400 each range.

Then there are those that look like refugees from a veg-a-matic

yea I like the look of the wheels, good luck with yours, if possible try to stay with one piece wheels.Just what I prefer
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I'll try to post another pic, as that was the wrong one. sorry I'll see how this goes, I give up you have been a bunch of great guys and gals

IMHO, you can't go wrong with American Torque Thrusts, Cragars, or Halibrands.

I know you said you didn't like "wagon wheels" but I think the wheels from Billet Specialties on this truck built by Streetrod HQ look pretty good.Street Rod Headquarters
Or the ones on Dave's (IC2) car would look cool too. Personally, I would go at least 18"x9" on the rear & 17"x8" on the front, but that's just me....;-)

Originally Posted by randyr

I know you said you didn't like "wagon wheels" but I think the wheels from Billet Specialties on this truck built by Streetrod HQ look pretty good.Street Rod Headquarters
Or the ones on Dave's (IC2) car would look cool too. Personally, I would go at least 18"x9" on the rear & 17"x8" on the front, but that's just me....;-)

That is a nice looking truck, Randy. I'm just too much into the street rod look of my younger days to go that modern. Kind of like jazz music, I guess...a lot of people love it, but some of us still groove on the Eagles...

Originally Posted by spika

That is a nice looking truck, Randy. I'm just too much into the street rod look of my younger days to go that modern. Kind of like jazz music, I guess...a lot of people love it, but some of us still groove on the Eagles...

LOL! I kinda anticipated that response, which is why I suggested a little bit of a compromise. I think the truck in the pic has 18's & 20's on it. I suggested 17's & 18's for yours and if you go with a more traditional wheel like a torque thrust II or ones like Daves (which are 17's), you get a blend of the old with a modern flare. Of course, it's your truck and it looks like you're doing really nice work on it. Keep us posted on your decision. ;-)

Here's my cousins car, it appeared in one of the mags. not sure which one. Misc. & Tennessee 2009 050.jpg

Very nice car

Wow, that's a beauty, Don. That one won't blend into the scenery! The highlighting colors of a painted rim can do quite a bit to the looks. We've started getting the box on the 52 together today, and with the rear fenders mounted up we're starting to see how the rose and silver work together...I'm really liking the combination...

Love that Dusty Rose, takes on the color of a fine Zifendel (SP). Did you come up with the mix??
Should really bring out the other color. Can't wait to see the finish out.

Great idea! After you choose the right wheels, then you can choose the left wheels! A different look, coming or going! I should have thought of that.

Originally Posted by fitzwilly

Great idea! After you chose the right wheels, then you can choose the left wheels! A different look, coming or going! I should have thought of that.

I never thought of that either!!! If you tire of one look, just look at the other side for a while!!! Wonder how many people would notice...???

Originally Posted by Don Dalton

Love that Dusty Rose, takes on the color of a fine Zifendel (SP). Did you come up with the mix??
Should really bring out the other color. Can't wait to see the finish out.

No, not a custom mix...a standard PPG color, Light Rose Poly, on Indian Silver, Deltron base...

Whatever you pick..............please dont put on 20's......