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<blockquote data-quote="Black Gold 380R" data-source="post: 16645933" data-attributes="member: 70025"><p>Okay everyone,</p><p></p><p>Been doing some research on my wheels situation. To tell you the truth, even if I get my wheels rehooped I'm limited on my options for out back. I can get the front fixed easy and go with a 17x7 or 17x8 set up. However, my current wheels have a stepped up lip to meet the center section and it's only so wide. </p><p></p><p>I had my rear-end shortened by 1 inch on each side and I massaged my QTR panels to fit a bigger wheel/tire. However, my rehoop options for the rear are 17x8 or 17x9.5. The 17x8 only gives me so much backspacing with the stepped up lip in the center section of the wheel hoop, which will limit the lip/deep dish look I can get. I like the idea of 17x9.5, but I don't think the rear-end can accommodate a 17x9.5 even with the extra inch form the rear-end shortening. I will go to the fabricators shop and verify if the 17x9.5 will fit or not. I'm doubting it since I do not have mini tubs.</p><p></p><p>So, I've been looking at other wheels that are similar to what I have. I have been looking at other wheel designs, but haven't found anything that fits my liking. It's either to much (meaning high end build type look, not what I'm going for) or just ugly in my opinion. I'm VERY happy with my current design, but need a better fit up front and a more deep dish look in the rear.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is my current wheel. They are 17x8 with a 4.5 inch backspacing.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1713324[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>I really like the spoke and center section design of my current wheels. I think they give this wheel a unique look.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1713325[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is the new billet wheel made by Boyd Coddington called the ultimate 5. The spokes are similar, but the center section is very different and I don't like that look. Not to mention this wheel in a 17x8 costs $850 each. A little more than I'm willing to spend right now.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1713326[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>I was watching Muscle Car TV and they mentioned a company called Schott Wheels. I went to their website and found these wheels. Almost an exact match. This is pictured with a bolt on center cap, but they have a smooth O ring center cap that looks more like my center cap. These wheels have a smooth lip and center area with no step up lip. They also offer this wheel in a 17x9, which may fit my rear-end with the proper backspacing. </p><p></p><p>I sent them a message inquiring about price. I received an automated response saying a representative will contact me within 24 hours. I will see how much they cost and what their turn around time is. If I can get these for a better price than the Boyd's above I will probably pull the trigger. It will be nice to have a new set of freshly polished wheels and some wider meats out back LOL. </p><p></p><p>However, if worse comes to worse I can always just have my fronts rehooped and put some spacers on the rear to push them out a little until I'm ready to buy a completely new set of wheels and tires.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1713327[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Gold 380R, post: 16645933, member: 70025"] Okay everyone, Been doing some research on my wheels situation. To tell you the truth, even if I get my wheels rehooped I'm limited on my options for out back. I can get the front fixed easy and go with a 17x7 or 17x8 set up. However, my current wheels have a stepped up lip to meet the center section and it's only so wide. I had my rear-end shortened by 1 inch on each side and I massaged my QTR panels to fit a bigger wheel/tire. However, my rehoop options for the rear are 17x8 or 17x9.5. The 17x8 only gives me so much backspacing with the stepped up lip in the center section of the wheel hoop, which will limit the lip/deep dish look I can get. I like the idea of 17x9.5, but I don't think the rear-end can accommodate a 17x9.5 even with the extra inch form the rear-end shortening. I will go to the fabricators shop and verify if the 17x9.5 will fit or not. I'm doubting it since I do not have mini tubs. So, I've been looking at other wheels that are similar to what I have. I have been looking at other wheel designs, but haven't found anything that fits my liking. It's either to much (meaning high end build type look, not what I'm going for) or just ugly in my opinion. I'm VERY happy with my current design, but need a better fit up front and a more deep dish look in the rear. This is my current wheel. They are 17x8 with a 4.5 inch backspacing. [ATTACH=full]1713324[/ATTACH] I really like the spoke and center section design of my current wheels. I think they give this wheel a unique look. [ATTACH=full]1713325[/ATTACH] This is the new billet wheel made by Boyd Coddington called the ultimate 5. The spokes are similar, but the center section is very different and I don't like that look. Not to mention this wheel in a 17x8 costs $850 each. A little more than I'm willing to spend right now. [ATTACH=full]1713326[/ATTACH] I was watching Muscle Car TV and they mentioned a company called Schott Wheels. I went to their website and found these wheels. Almost an exact match. This is pictured with a bolt on center cap, but they have a smooth O ring center cap that looks more like my center cap. These wheels have a smooth lip and center area with no step up lip. They also offer this wheel in a 17x9, which may fit my rear-end with the proper backspacing. I sent them a message inquiring about price. I received an automated response saying a representative will contact me within 24 hours. I will see how much they cost and what their turn around time is. If I can get these for a better price than the Boyd's above I will probably pull the trigger. It will be nice to have a new set of freshly polished wheels and some wider meats out back LOL. However, if worse comes to worse I can always just have my fronts rehooped and put some spacers on the rear to push them out a little until I'm ready to buy a completely new set of wheels and tires. [ATTACH=full]1713327[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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