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Technical & General Discussion Area => Members Cars => Topic started by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 07:18:55 pm

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 07:18:55 pm

 Upgraded my 14 x 7's to 17 x 8's
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n422/Red-66/DSC03775.jpg)
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n422/Red-66/DSC03793.jpg)
This is my first attempt at posting photo's so I hope it worked

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Andrew07 on July 18, 2008, 07:34:35 pm

That is very smooth...nice before and after....has it made much difference to the ride?

Title: New Wheels
Post by: fatso1 on July 18, 2008, 07:41:31 pm

Hey Dude,
They Look Awesome still got the original look just better in my opinion!

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 08:42:26 pm

  Thanks fella's. The handling did improve noticabely, and I'm quite pleased with the result :(

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Frank70 on July 18, 2008, 09:02:48 pm

Sweet ride !

Congrats.

Frank.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: JC074 on July 18, 2008, 09:27:56 pm

Waht kinda dollare are we talking?

Any mods required mate

By the way.. they look hella sweet :)

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 09:41:18 pm

 Hi JC,
           No mods were required as they come with a 4.75" backspace. As for new price you might have to check with Bee because he bought a new set. Mine were secondhand from mo in Canberra (I think he had them on a 67).
                                                 Thanks Barry

Title: New Wheels
Post by: JC074 on July 18, 2008, 09:50:59 pm

Dude those rims are sweeet mate :)

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 09:54:02 pm

 Yeh, My wife has caught me more than once sitting in the garage checking them out. :+:+:+

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Bumblebee on July 18, 2008, 10:44:49 pm

We're sick puppies aren't we Barry, I did the same!

$2200 new with nuts and correct center badges from memory. Plus tyres, for a 64-66 215/45x17 front and 235/45x17 rear. Mark Dixon at capital classics in Canberra is the local agent.

No mods needed but you may want to drop the front a little to give it a trick look.

Cheers Bee

Go to calponycars.com to see what else they have.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Yellow66 on July 18, 2008, 10:53:20 pm

Red66

They look great.  Good to see you are now an expert with the pics as well:a

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 10:56:00 pm

Thanks Bee, I knew mo did a bit of work at Capital Classics but wasn't sure if they were the agents for the wheels.
                  Cheers Barry :2

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 10:58:03 pm

Thanks Yellow66,
           Nothing feels better than learning new tricks :(.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: 67STANG4ME on July 18, 2008, 11:32:51 pm

LOOKS GREAT
DO YOU THINK YOU SHOULD PUT THE WHITE WALLS AROUND IF POSSIBLE?
THEY LOOK HOT THOUGH:(

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 18, 2008, 11:52:21 pm

 Probably not quite enough room for white-walls on 45 series tyres, and I think they look better with out on the larger diameter rims.
                              Thanks Barry

Title: New Wheels
Post by: blackbox on July 19, 2008, 04:54:55 pm

Looks excellent.
Are you in Griffith? Thats where my wifes family comes from.
James.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 19, 2008, 04:57:55 pm

 ;x Correct first time :(. Maiden name please

Title: New Wheels
Post by: blackbox on July 19, 2008, 05:18:43 pm

Puntoriero.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 19, 2008, 05:50:15 pm

 Stab in the dark, Is your wifes name Louise ???

Title: New Wheels
Post by: blackbox on July 19, 2008, 06:38:49 pm

No.
Connie. Her sister Melina owns La Tavola restaurant.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 19, 2008, 06:57:33 pm

 yep I know the place. GREAT Food :(. My 18 yr old son Michael is friends with Michael Puntoriero from Whitton, possibly a cousin ?    

Title: New Wheels
Post by: blackbox on July 19, 2008, 08:45:34 pm

Dont think so. There are some other Puntorieros around there...
We run the Mussy down there every couple of months, might see you around.
James.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 19, 2008, 09:22:33 pm

 No problem, Let me know when your next down this way and I'll keep an eye out for the Black machine :f.  

Title: New Wheels
Post by: BLKPNY on July 20, 2008, 07:33:49 pm

I like them, they look good on an original style car, good work.

I agree with 67Stang, white walls would look good, or even redwalls. Would give it an even more original look.

Title: New Wheels
Post by: Red 66 on July 22, 2008, 07:10:53 pm

    Thanks for the comments :(   Sorry I didn't answer earlier but I've just returned from Victoria-Land after taking my youngest to a Melbourne Storm game  (He's a MAD Storm fan!! :_)

Title: New Wheels
Post by: ScottQLD on August 02, 2008, 02:34:04 pm

He's a great young fella!! Go the Storm. (only if the Bronco's are not playing, Ofcourse)  :+  :a  :p