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Old 12-14-2002, 09:26 PM
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Default Best looking rims for 77 vette?

Anyone have pictues of great looking rims for a C3Vette? I am looking to buy some new ones to replace my stock rims. (Yes I know I should keep them stock!) I was just curious to see some really badass rims... Any suggestions? :hat
Old 12-14-2002, 09:36 PM
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (VetteSteve)

There are companies that will make a rally wheel in 16" and 176" sizes. You can also get a torque thrust D style wheel, those are about it ( in my opinion) for 77 wheels.

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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (dman535)

The Torq Thrust II's by American Racing, and the Cragar S/S, and S/S Series 61 wheels. A lot of guys have the TT II's and I'm sure they'll post pics. I almost forgot, the TT II's and Series 61's can be had in 17".
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (VetteSteve)

I have American Racing (AR-136) three spoke aluminum mags on my 77 and it looks awsome. There was a thread a while ago about a website where you can fit a C-3 with different wheels to see how it would look. I think the title was "This is awsome, check it out". I know...not much help...but maybe someone else can post the link for you. Sure would make it easy to decide which wheel you like. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Old 12-14-2002, 10:52 PM
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I have American Racing (AR-136) three spoke aluminum mags on my 77 and it looks awsome. There was a thread a while ago about a website where you can fit a C-3 with different wheels to see how it would look. I think the title was "This is awsome, check it out". I know...not much help...but maybe someone else can post the link for you. Sure would make it easy to decide which wheel you like. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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http://www.americanracing.com/softwheels/index.asp#
Old 12-14-2002, 10:54 PM
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (Silvr77)

I think Edelbrock has a really awesome looking alternative to the TTII. They are called 409.

Check em out. Someone on here with a Black bumper car has them and they are :cool:

http://www.edelbrockwheels.com/wheel....asp?wheel=409
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (VetteSteve)

Take a look at Daytonwirewheels.com My 77 has wire wheels on it.
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (Eddie 96)

I think Edelbrock has a really awesome looking alternative to the TTII. They are called 409.
I am looking into wheels also and have thought about the "409" series wheels but they just seem to have too many sharp lines for a vette and also the price is crazy. Of course then again I am thinking about 20" TT II's :cool: and they are 450 a piece. My poor kids will never get into college with me building this vette, lol.
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (VetteSteve)

I got 17x8 ralleys allaround with 255/50-17" Z-rated rubber. Lots of grip!
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (VetteSteve)

I'm very partial to 15" Center Line Convo Pros, myself. Personally I don't think 16", 17" 18" or larger rims on a 1970s-era car look right AT ALL. But, hey, that's what makes a horse race I guess...
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (VetteSteve)

Torq Thrust IIs
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (SizzleChest)

thanks for the info.. looks like im gonna get some TII s
Steve
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Default Re: Best looking rims for 77 vette? (VetteSteve)

What size 16" wheel/tire fits on a '73 without spacers? I'd like TTII's in 16 or 17".

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