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gullion454 10-09-2009 08:19 PM

how big is too big?
 
I have a '72 chevelle that needs some new rims. I was looking at the American Racing Torq-Thrust M Wheels. I am thinking about going with either the 17x8s or the 17x9s. It is pretty much stock and was wondering if the 17x9s are too big and if I should go with 17x8s or look at something even smaller? I am planning on getting a pretty low profile tire to put on them. Any direction would be great. Thanks.

Tod74 10-09-2009 09:43 PM

I think they look best with 15 x 8's but that's just me.

MEMRACING62 10-10-2009 04:35 AM


Originally Posted by Tod74
I think they look best with 15 x 8's but that's just me.

X2 on the 15x8's. ya dont want to turn it into a donk :shock: :shock:

johnracer 10-10-2009 05:21 AM

17" rims on a 72 Chevelle? Seriously? Buy a Honda..........

TS1955 10-11-2009 05:25 PM


Originally Posted by johnracer
17" rims on a 72 Chevelle? Seriously? Buy a Honda..........

X2...AMEN!!!

TS1955

TheYellaBrick 10-11-2009 06:54 PM

Are you going the Pro Touring route ? If so, It'll need to be lowered at least 3" all around to look right. 17's at stock ride height just does not work. IMHO

lookingaround 10-12-2009 06:57 AM


Originally Posted by DrivingMissDD
Are you going the Pro Touring route ? If so, It'll need to be lowered at least 3" all around to look right. 17's at stock ride height just does not work. IMHO

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...Attachment.jpg

MEMRACING62 10-12-2009 06:50 PM

now it needs a fart can bra & disco lites :?

Tod74 10-12-2009 10:36 PM


Originally Posted by MEMRACING62

Originally Posted by Tod74
I think they look best with 15 x 8's but that's just me.

X2 on the 15x8's. ya dont want to turn it into a donk :shock: :shock:

If you do go the DONK route...make sure you paint

CHEVELLE down the side and

1972 SS
on the trunk.

oldandtired 10-13-2009 06:05 AM


Originally Posted by Tod74

Originally Posted by MEMRACING62

Originally Posted by Tod74
I think they look best with 15 x 8's but that's just me.

X2 on the 15x8's. ya dont want to turn it into a donk :shock: :shock:

If you do go the DONK route...make sure you paint

CHEVELLE down the side and

1972 SS
on the trunk.

Plus a 6" tall CHEVELLE decal on the windshield.
Dave


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