I was just comparing the type M and the tt2 and the type M's look like they have more of a lip. Because they have one less step to the center. Am I wrong?
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I was just comparing the type M and the tt2 and the type M's look like they have more of a lip. Because they have one less step to the center. Am I wrong?
I thought when people talk of lip on a wheel they refer to how deep the wheel appears to be. The center spokes of the type m come out to the edge of the rim, while the tt2 are set a little deeper into the rim. It gives it more of a polished edge to the wheel which I thought was referred to as the lip. I don't know? Is that what is meant by lip?
Since I may go with 17x8s these Coys are looking good... are those the vendor with the horror story of taking forever to fill an order?
I've never ordered from them, but I haven't heard anything negative about them either. Our local auto swapmeets usually has a vendor selling them on the spot. I see them on vehicles at local cruise nights and shows, so they must be readily available.
BlackMetal
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Yes Coy Wheels is the company who caused a lot of grief for one of our fellow board members (8UWITH6). I forget exactly how long it took him to get all 4 of his wheels, but it was a looong time. Plus he said the final finish on the wheels didn't look very good and there were some burrs left over from casting.
Once he polished them up and put them on the car he was satisfied with them but overall I don't think he was happy.
Once he polished them up and put them on the car he was satisfied with them but overall I don't think he was happy.
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Check out the Chip Foose site.(chipfoose.com) Under Classic he has some wheels that are flat awesome nicer/badder looking then TT2's. They are 5 spoke grey come in various sizes. They are called Nitrous Grey. In 17" they have 17x10, and 17x8.5...They come in sizes ranging from 15"-20". I voted for the anthracite TT2's because they are nice, but give these wheels a honest look.
Check out the Chip Foose site.(chipfoose.com) Under Classic he has some wheels that are flat awesome nicer/badder looking then TT2's. They are 5 spoke grey come in various sizes. They are called Nitrous Grey. In 17" they have 17x10, and 17x8.5...They come in sizes ranging from 15"-20". I voted for the anthracite TT2's because they are nice, but give these wheels a honest look.
Nitrous Grey sizes
What did you think of the Nitrous wheel? On the Foose site I noticed they didn't show the BS or bolt hole measurements or even pricing for that matter. If you called them they should be able to give you more detail. Being a Classic type wheel and all the type muscle cars he has Foosed you would have to think they'd be able to accomadate the different auto brands/sizes.They have to have a selection of BS to meet your needs.
Just checked out wheelsforless.com and they have a Chrome Nitrous 17x8, 5/4.75,4" back space. Call chipfoose.com , if they make em in chrome I bet ya they make a Nitrous Old School Gray wheel in the size you need. Good luck in your search and decision.
What did you think of the Nitrous wheel?
On the Foose site I noticed they didn't show the BS or bolt hole measurements or even pricing for that matter. If you called them they should be able to give you more detail. Being a Classic type wheel and all the type muscle cars he has Foosed you would have to think they'd be able to accomadate the different auto brands/sizes.They have to have a selection of BS to meet your needs.Just checked out wheelsforless.com and they have a Chrome Nitrous 17x8, 5/4.75,4" back space. Call chipfoose.com , if they make em in chrome I bet ya they make a Nitrous Old School Gray wheel in the size you need. Good luck in your search and decision.
Mr86t-type
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Nice lookin wheel as well!
Should look real real good on your rig. What tires you mountin up ???
Actually running a 16" HotWheels rim that looks alot like this wheel , not as curvy though. Black star with silver lips, Not a bad deal for the money. Needed and Used them this winter(most snow in quite a few years) with Falkins , got a good wheel/tire deal at Discount Tire, 750 bucks with a 100 dollar rebate. Time to put the old Telestars back on, skinnies upfront and the widest 15's Nitto 555R's that would fit in the back.
Was actually thinking of getting the Telestars centers powdercoated or anodized in either black or anthracite/grey.
Should look real real good on your rig. What tires you mountin up ???
Actually running a 16" HotWheels rim
that looks alot like this wheel , not as curvy though. Black star with silver lips, Not a bad deal for the money. Needed and Used them this winter(most snow in quite a few years) with Falkins , got a good wheel/tire deal at Discount Tire, 750 bucks with a 100 dollar rebate. Time to put the old Telestars back on, skinnies upfront and the widest 15's Nitto 555R's that would fit in the back.Was actually thinking of getting the Telestars centers powdercoated or anodized in either black or anthracite/grey.
Mr86t-type
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Thanks Guys, and YES, they are a DEAD ON Replica of the Amer.Racing version, they ran me $600 total, and I'm mounting up 235/50-17's front, and 255/45-17 in the rear to maintain the 26" Height, all Firestone.
Pics comin later on this week when they get here...
Pics comin later on this week when they get here...
Why not 245s up front with 275s in the rear? The car would handle better, have better traction and those are the most popular size tires out there.
Mr86t-type
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It's funny, I gave that a GREAT deal of thought, so:
1. 245's are too short at 25.7in, and
2. 275's might rub in the rear, and
3. I like a VERY BALANCED look, ie., not the Big-n-little tire thing going on
Thanks
1. 245's are too short at 25.7in, and
2. 275's might rub in the rear, and
3. I like a VERY BALANCED look, ie., not the Big-n-little tire thing going on
Thanks
I see the wheels now. they are the Cragar S/S style. I actually have a link to that site in my favorites. I was just worried about how deep the center would sit it looks real far out in the pic. I guess you went with the 4.5 Bs I can't wait to see the pics and see how it turned out.
thanks for the link
Thanks for that link!! Those chrome ones are just right, I can always get them powder coating in case the chrome come off as too loud on the black car... not sure, can chrome finish be powder coated?
Thanks again!!!! :biggrin:
Thanks for that link!! Those chrome ones are just right, I can always get them powder coating in case the chrome come off as too loud on the black car... not sure, can chrome finish be powder coated?
Thanks again!!!! :biggrin:
Ken they come in grey. Also I thought that your car was rosewood not black? Are you buying wheels soon? I want to see how they look.
Nitrous Old School Grey
Here's the wheels you need .Contact Wheels@chipfoose.com for inquiry of pricing and sizes. Wish I knew how to enlarge pic as I was lucky to even get pic from the Foose site.
Here's the wheels you need .Contact Wheels@chipfoose.com for inquiry of pricing and sizes. Wish I knew how to enlarge pic as I was lucky to even get pic from the Foose site.