KnightOwl Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I really dig white wheels on a white car, as long as it's the same white. I like the original wheels you posted, except for the rivets I still like those first wheels myself and the more I think about them, they would look even better if I sprayed the backside with a flat black or gray. That part of the wheel is gonna get dirty anyway, but if the accent white facing out looks good, the backspace rim behind should just be dark contrast. BTW, that Turbo GP looks badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Not a great photochop but a good example of how muting the back part of the white wheel keeps it from looking so over-powering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 BTW, that Turbo GP looks badass!That pic is a few years ago. I’d say check out my build thread, but photobucket ruined the internet. To be clear: it looks a lot worse now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Trying to narrow down the wheel choices, so here's where I am now.... I like these, and I think they come closer to looking how a stock option would look. I think they would look great but I know they would be a royal PITA to keep clean. These I still like a lot for the deep lip and the fact the white is more of an accent rather than the whole wheel. The dual pattern thing cant be helped these days. Not my favorite feature but one I could live with. I have them on my Escape and I dont find them so distracting after the lugs are in the other holes. These AR Torque Thrust are an old school option and I dont think this picture does them real justice. I had a set on my convertible and they are a sharp looking wheel but also a pricey choice. Still not sure how I feel about them on the white car. These XXR wheels offer a lot with a deep chrome lip, a nice modern design, and the chromium black spokes offer the muted spoke but still a high gloss finish. I think these would look the most aggressive on the car and probably the easiest to care for! LOL I also think bright chrome lug nuts to match the lip would stand out and play down the dual pattern holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchellman Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 First choice would be Torque Thrusts, then XXR, then the White Lace wheels in the first pic. The Torque Thrusts always look good on these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) What is this? Some black paint and these could look good on an old GS if the offset/width/diameter are available in something I'd want. Edited February 18, 2018 by Imp558 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 What is this? Some black paint and these could look good on an old GS if the offset/width/diameter are available in something I'd want. This is a JNC 18x8/ 5x114.3/ +34 XXR also offers a similar design in black XXR521/18x8.5/+35 What size/offset were you looking for? Imp558 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 The website shows smallest available is a 17" and the only offset is 30mm. Those are workable numbers. https://jncwheels.com/collections/jnc005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 The XXR is available in +35 in both 17 & 18 XXR 557 XXR 526 XXR 530 A couple of these also available in silver that could easily be painted black. Imp558 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I may very well order from that company. Thank you. They have a few thet I'm impressed with and the prices are reasonable. I'd like to stay 17" or smaller so I can exceed 15 MPH in my home town. Do we need 35MM to clear Second Gen and F-Body brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Clearing brakes might be more about spoke design and overall diameter vs offset. I would think a 17in wheel should be fine considering the F-Bodies came with 16inch, correct? Anything more shallow than +34 offset will probably have the rim outside the fender line. It's kinda funny after looking at the 17 inch wheels I'm now considering the XXRs in the 17x9 with a 245/50/17 because I do love a good fat tire stance. Overall I may only save around $100 in price but that's not a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 I think I've narrowed my choices after some further research. It looks like I'll have to rule out the XXR wheels in 17 or 18 since 9 inch width is too wide for a 245 tire (according to both Tire Rack and Discount Tire website) They would be correct if memory serves since I mounted 245/45/18 on 18x9 on my 2001 GP which bowed the sidewall out far enough to allow curb rash to the wheel lip...not a good thing. Which leaves me with 18x8 choices (I didnt find any 17x8 wheels I liked) So once again, the white lace wheels similar to stock cross-lace rims Or the early choice 5-spoke/white trim I'll keep looking for now but I think either of these will go with the white car well These 17x8 XXR rims look pretty cool but a little busy with lots of spokes...but the platinum finish looks sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Those are all stellar. I really like the 5 spokes but the dual pattern thing detracts from them in my opinion. The first one is a really nice looking wheel. I think I'l going to end up with a set of their wheels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Actually the exact same five-spoke wheel is still available with black powdercoat trim...which is the wheel I have on my Escape in 5x108, but the color scheme could easily work on the GP As installed on the Escape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegtp91 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 American Racing wheels...don't waste the money. Find some 99-04 Bullitt wheels on Craigslist. They are wider/spokes are more pronounced than the '05-'10's and the offset is more aggressive. I ran '05's and wasn't much of a fan of the flat~ish spoke, however they still look good on these cars regardless of the "overdone" business. And no to the above wheels. Most of the wheels posted in here are blah lol but, it's not my car. digitaloutsider and Nas Escobar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted March 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 I was under the impression the 99-04 wheels had too much negative offset to work on FWD applications. Every source I had checked said +35mm was the limit and I kinda took that as gospel since the 18x9 +38mm Bullitts I had on my 2001 were right at the fenderline. If there is one thing I don't want its the "sticking out" look. Did I miss something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted March 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 I pulled the trigger last night on the wheels and went with the same ones I have on my Escape. I really like the look, the deep lip, and the black trim that contrasts nicely against the white color, just like the window trim does. I also have to admit that $539 + free shipping was a factor vs almost $900 sets of other brands in 18 inch. I've been very satisfied with them on the other car and I think they will look great on Gypsy, especially once I get the rotors and calipers done. Now for a bit more scraping to get the 245/45/18 tires. 18x8 / 5x114.3 / +40 Effects Utopia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggity76 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Most aftermarket wheels have fake rivets. I hate it honestly. I've always wanted this kind of wheel spoke, but it's hard to find them without the stupid rivets. If they weren't so expensive, I'd just get the original version of that wheel. Brabus Monoblock II That and the Lorinser D93 have been the 2 wheel designs I've wanted to find. I really like the ones on the older Mercedes. Reminds me of the ones that some Saabs had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted March 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 I've seen those on Saabs before and they are definitely a unique look, almost a signature Saab thing really. I recall them more on a Saab than Mercedes, but either way they just aren't my speed. I've never been put off by rivets unless they are done in contrasting gold (which could work on certain cars I suppose) or when there are so many it just gets busy. I like the spacing and flush mounting on the wheels I bought. They have been easy to clean on the Escape, not snagging or ripping the sponge or brush. I do wish they weren't dual pattern but I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Just throwing out a feeler here...I should have my new wheels on the car in the next couple weeks which means I will have a full set of polished torque stars that I'll be looking to part with. If some one is interested just shoot me a message and we'll work something out. If I don't hear from anyone directly I'll post pics in the classified section and go from there. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchellman Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 PMed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted April 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Pics of the Torque Stars (I told Mitchellman I'd post here) and the Goodyear Eagle LS tires are about half life or less...3/32 fronts 5/32 rears, but the wheels appears to be free of rust, pitting or curb rash (at least from the front) Sorry about my other car reflecting on this one...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Escobar Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 How much would you want for them? I could pick em up so you wouldn't have to ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchellman Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Wow! Those are in great shape! Exactly what I've been looking for for the 94 Regal GS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOwl Posted April 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Mitchellman PMed first so he'll get first dibs if we can work things out. If not Escobar, you'll be next in line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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