New rims before and after pics

[tomj1404]

Well I finally got them. Here's some pics of my car before the new rims.

 

[tomj1404]

here's another before pic

another before pic

 

[tomj1404]

and now some pics with the new rims

 

[tomj1404]

and one more

 

[Eric76]

WOW! Looks really GREAT! Much improved (IMHO).

Now I'm inspired. I have been pondering new wheels for my '76. Sure can make a nice difference in the overall appearnce.

Congrats!

 

[clar2001]

I have allways said the whell makes the car ,great change

 

[atmmac]

looks good!

 

[Robin7TFour]

Tom, they look SUPER . the wheels really changed an allready great looking car. details,details - what brand and size are the wheels? tire size backspacing, any problems with fitment?


:cool



robin

 

[81LT4]

What a big difference wheels can make huh Tom. looks
really KEWL. What kind are they?

 

[78SilvAnniv]

I'm a big fan of the stock aluminums...

...but your new wheels look GREAT! They give your vette an updated appearance.
Heidi

 

[Stallion]

That's CRAZY!! It looks like a whole different Vette. Very nice, I think.

TR

 

[phxraptor]

Very :cool Lookin Good !

 

[tomj1404]

if you want details, sizes, brands and problems see my other post

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33123

 

[Bob_K]

Much better

 

[kustomvette]

wheels

wow they really look great on there tom.

 

[BORDERBUM]

nice wheels ! They really change the car, nice!!

 

[Vette/Berlina-coupe]

Hate being a spoil-sport Tommy me'lad but...

Obviously i am going against the tide of opinion here, --but you just pushed my button, as to me the OEM's look far more modern and in keeping with the styling-mode of the car; --and i'me not just picking on this one example, --personally i think ALL of the cars having these corney-looking old-fashioned cart-wheels (like on the 1920's cars) look stilted ("unfast") in their appearance! That's a gorgeous '82-3Vettte which is making those slow-wheels look quite decent actually; --and furthermore it was a dreary looking day when the original wheels were photographed by way of comparison! --Maybe its just a case of "what's old, -is new again" (to those of younger years)! The aftermarket wheel-business largely prospers based upon people wanting to place their own "signature" upon their vehicle; -so yes that has been achieved here to some extent. However, if one wanted to keep the original wheels, yet add their custom touch, --painting the wheels a matching body-color, -with only the outer/rim-edge polished-aluminum, --would to me be much more interesting from a stylistic point of view! Anyone else willing to venture their opinion about the look of cart-spoke wheels, --as long as it is an "honest opinion" we should respect it either way (probably what Heidi is feeling also, --but she's very kindly!).... ~Bob vH
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[KANE]

THOSE LOOK GREAT!!

FYI- I have had my wheels for about two years. They aren't being made any more!!!! Thats the only concern for a great set of wheels - they will eventually be PHASED OUT OF PRODUCTION!!!

Are your wheels 16s? I bet they made a huge difference in cornering.

 

[groovyjay]

Looks good to me!

 

[tomj1404]

i respect your opinion about the old wheels, and if heidi feels the same way i'm not offended. But i'm 21 and those wheels were as old as me. I really like the look of the new rims, and you're right, it is about putting my own signature on the car, and in my opinion the new 17's look way better than those old rims.