Picking the "right" wheel and tire is a difficult decision. I have seen so many super nice cars that have all the right elements to be super cars, but they often fall short on the wheels. I don't know if they don't keep current on the latest trends, or if they have spent all the budget on paint, interior, engine, or if they are just not well informed.
In my opinion (and please don't take it personal) if you don't step up to at least 17" when you go for a custom rim, you are already making the wrong move. For reasons unknown to me, Vette people are very reluctant to install custom wheels. Just take a look around. The truck crowd thinks nothing of installing a set of 19" super wheels that cost more than the truck is worth to get that perfect look. The ricers are often running better wheel and tire technology than the majority of the vette folks.
People see two things when they look at a car in traffic. The paint and the wheels/tires. These two things make or break a car and MUST be in perfect harmony to pull it off. You can have a hot rim, but if it is not wide enough, or does not fill out the wheel well right, you might as well have the stockers on it.
So, look around, and don't be afraid to put a second mortgage on the house to get the exact right wheel. In the end, only you have to be pleased with them. However take it from experience, having people from all walks of life compliment you on the wheel choice feels great and reinforces your decsion to spend the big bucks.
As you know, I got mine from
www.hvydeez.com you can speak to Lynn or Dave. Lynn was in last months Vette magazine with her yellow 66 vert. The other good news is that enough people like Jay and myself have been experimenting with these now enough to give you good advice on back spacing and tire sizes. The rest is up to you.
Good luck!
