gfreel01
1500sp
Posts: 184
Joined: Apr 21, 2009 15:40:20 GMT -5
|
Post by gfreel01 on May 28, 2009 18:08:54 GMT -5
|
|
jmallen05
1600dp
Posts: 602
Joined: Jul 6, 2008 14:40:12 GMT -5
|
Post by jmallen05 on May 28, 2009 19:20:38 GMT -5
I like them. Can you bring the front end down just a little bit....like an inch or so? It might be the angle of the pic, but it looks like it spuats just a little. What size are the rear tires? I don't know its your car, but I think they fit.
jerry
|
|
dansam
1600dp
Posts: 2,434
Joined: Oct 25, 2008 7:23:39 GMT -5
|
Post by dansam on May 28, 2009 19:41:16 GMT -5
There ok. I think if you painted the inside of the spokes black or car color it would look better.
|
|
gokart
1600dp
'67 Beetle - Ruby
Posts: 858
Joined: Sept 28, 2008 20:39:39 GMT -5
|
Post by gokart on May 28, 2009 19:49:14 GMT -5
I like 'em.
|
|
gfreel01
1500sp
Posts: 184
Joined: Apr 21, 2009 15:40:20 GMT -5
|
Post by gfreel01 on May 28, 2009 20:06:50 GMT -5
I am hoping that they grow on me. My wife likes them as well. I think I was just too used to the empi 5's and now I need to get used to these. They looked alot better in the box but they look different with tires on. The rear tires are 195/65 and the front are 145/65. I can bring the front down but it is alot of work. It might give me something to do tomorrow night. Should be good for sat.
|
|
|
|
Post by Dustin on May 28, 2009 20:52:18 GMT -5
I am on the fence with them, I think the 5 bolt BRM's look better and also these are too plain looking in silver the grey or black would look better but I have to agree with Jerry bring that front down some.
|
|
gosser73
25hp
Posts: 5
Joined: May 24, 2009 9:51:06 GMT -5
|
Post by gosser73 on May 28, 2009 20:57:06 GMT -5
I like them, if you don't i'd be willing to trade! I have 8 spoked brush aluminum, with a polish bead.
|
|
|
|
Post by bren on May 28, 2009 22:42:58 GMT -5
I like the fact that you don't see lot's of these. Hard to tell how much contrast they have in the photos. I think the polished rim will stand out nice in the sun.
Glad to hear you resolved your oil leaks. Unfortunately I know first hand how frustrating they are.
|
|
vintagevwnut
1500sp
Posts: 431
Joined: Nov 8, 2008 13:47:35 GMT -5
|
Post by vintagevwnut on May 28, 2009 22:44:29 GMT -5
LOL at gosser's above post.
I think gunmetal in the spokes would look bad ass, they are to bright, you were looking for grey, they look silver. Paint em darker, and drop the front.
|
|
|
|
Post by 81pumagtc on May 28, 2009 23:28:00 GMT -5
You might look at a hammered finish grey paint...I have seen it done for Fiats and it's very cool. I like the wheels alot.
Dave
|
|
vwcurt
1500sp
Posts: 129
Joined: Mar 31, 2009 7:21:37 GMT -5
|
Post by vwcurt on May 29, 2009 6:02:02 GMT -5
i think they look good, where is the rear center cap?
curt
|
|
gfreel01
1500sp
Posts: 184
Joined: Apr 21, 2009 15:40:20 GMT -5
|
Post by gfreel01 on May 29, 2009 6:48:13 GMT -5
I can't get the rear center cap on. I need a spacer for the rear tires. Or I need to find different center caps. Either way I hope I can find something this weekend at the show. I ordered dark gray and got silver. I am looking into how much it would cost to paint them. I will not attempt that one.
|
|
vw1s
1600dp
I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
Posts: 1,841
Joined: Jun 25, 2008 5:16:14 GMT -5
|
Post by vw1s on May 29, 2009 7:34:18 GMT -5
I like them. Black or body color on the spokes would set them off. I agree with getting the front down a little. and...it needs some striping  |
|
vintagevwnut
1500sp
Posts: 431
Joined: Nov 8, 2008 13:47:35 GMT -5
|
Post by vintagevwnut on May 30, 2009 15:48:00 GMT -5
Just my opinion, but body color rims is to '90s
|
|
TaylorMutts
1500sp
Life is Good
Posts: 330
Joined: Jun 27, 2008 7:18:48 GMT -5
|
Post by TaylorMutts on May 30, 2009 19:08:55 GMT -5
Just my opinion, but body color rims is to '90s Is that a problem if the car is a 70s car? |
|
