Looking at some new wheels

[tkmcelligott]

I was thinking about getting a set of the Boyd Coddington Smoothies in 17" x 8" with 255/50 for my 81. I was wondering if anyone has them and if their is any problems with fit.

 

[kdlp]

Please post a followup if you do in fact order them. I've also been looking at them for my '81. I read a thread somewhere recently that suggested there was a long waiting period. I'd like to know if you experience the same.


Good Luck,

kdlp

 

[Whiplash]

I was thinking about getting a set of the Boyd Coddington Smoothies in 17" x 8" with 255/50 for my 81. I was wondering if anyone has them and if their is any problems with fit.

I wanted to get the same rims but they were backordered for 8plus weeks. Had to be made by Boyd was the story. For fit I was going to go with 245/50/17's. I went with 245/60/15's on the stock ralleyes but still want to do the smoothies in a 15.

Let me know how the order goes. I think these rims are very attractive.

Whiplash

 

[Ludigdrums]

Check out this thread...http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48972

I had to wait about 5 weeks...

- Jeremy

 

[Whiplash]

Check out this thread...http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48972

I had to wait about 5 weeks...

- Jeremy

Very nice rims. Beautiful paint job too.

 

[patsnitrovette]

im in the middle of ordering rims this week from boyds(starburst) ,waiting to hear how long its gone to take,hopefully today i hear something.

 

[70 LS1]

Each Boyd wheel is made to order so typical wait is 4 - 5 weeks. Mine took right at 5. But they are well worth the wait.

 

[patsnitrovette]

jeff thats good to know,5 weeks isnt too bad i guess.

 

[patsnitrovette]

well it looks like 5-6 weeks for mine to be made,i cant wait to get them.


http://shop.sportruck.com/bcodd/starburst.htm

 

[70 LS1]

Those are cool Pat. What sizes did you decide on?

 

[patsnitrovette]

17x8 in the front and i tried for 11's in rear but just cant fit them so i had to go with 9.5 with 4 inch backspace and a 275/50/17 for the rear tire.Itll still look good.