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Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? #1217577 04/17/12 02:16 PM 04/17/12 02:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	I'm really set on rebuilding a set of 3 piece BBS RS for my car or a set of VWW V48's... Is anyone running their 17 inch wheels? -Alex My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: AlexP] #1217578 04/17/12 08:54 PM 04/17/12 08:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8 Erie PA L lakeeffect member
lakeeffect member L Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8 Erie PA	No input besides BBS RS = cool

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: lakeeffect] #1217579 04/17/12 09:55 PM 04/17/12 09:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	From what I know about BBS is that they're target market is usually the European Cars or the Imports. I would imagine to make the wheels fit you would have to redrill the bolt pattern and break the welds off of the wheel face to readjust the offset to fit your car specifically. It depends on how cheap you are able to find them for. You might as well find a distributor that can make a custom 3 piece or aluminum wheels specific to your application. From what I have seen, ccwheel.com ("Complete Custom Wheels) has the best price and their wheels aren't half bad.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: MuuMuu101] #1217580 04/17/12 10:07 PM 04/17/12 10:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	3 piece wheels are bolted together, not welded. And you can just use an assortment combo of different width inners and outer halves to create the back spacing and width you want. Of course you are still somewhat limited in that..I like 2 piece wheels since you can pretty much put the center any where you want in the outer to get the exact back spacing you want (As I did on my car, and we do with wheels we build in Oz all the time) I've never used stuff by VWW though..I buy my centers that are made locally and outers from another company.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: OzHemi] #1217581 04/17/12 11:26 PM 04/17/12 11:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska astjp2 master
astjp2 master Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska	Where are they made?

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: MuuMuu101] #1217582 04/18/12 12:12 AM 04/18/12 12:12 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,394 Pikes Peak Country T TC@HP2 master
TC@HP2 master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,394 Pikes Peak Country	Quote: I would imagine to make the wheels fit you would have to redrill the bolt pattern Nahh, just get them with 114.3mm bolt pattern and they will drop right on. This same pattern is used on various models from Acura, Infiniti, Hyundai, Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi,Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota. VWW wheels look good, but they will be heavier than the BBS. I also think VWW are cast, not forged, which means they are not as strong as teh BBS units, if that is the case.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: TC@HP2] #1217583 04/18/12 12:24 PM 04/18/12 12:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	I think it's going to be a set of 17x9 and 17x10.5 BBS RS set. Something I can build up on my own. Here is what I'm going for... Minus the RX7 lol They will look good with a 315/35. I dont like the stretched tires on the RX. Fender clearance won't be an issue with a set of wheels built specifically for the car. I've got a set of 17" BBS LM on my GTI. I love the build, looks and heritage of the BBS wheels. I had to get them redrilled, custom rings, get the lips polished and split/retorque the faces back on. My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: AlexP] #1217584 04/18/12 02:01 PM 04/18/12 02:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd
GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas	Quote: I think it's going to be a set of 17x9 and 17x10.5 BBS RS set. Something I can build up on my own. Here is what I'm going for... Minus the RX7 lol They will look good with a 315/35. I dont like the stretched tires on the RX. Fender clearance won't be an issue with a set of wheels built specifically for the car. I've got a set of 17" BBS LM on my GTI. I love the build, looks and heritage of the BBS wheels. I had to get them redrilled, custom rings, get the lips polished and split/retorque the faces back on. no likey! 1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi, T56 Magnum 6spd - https://www.facebook.com/GoodysGotaHemi 2020 RAM 1500 [img]https://i.imgur.com/v9yezP9.jpg[/img]

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #1217585 04/18/12 02:58 PM 04/18/12 02:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	Quote: Quote: I think it's going to be a set of 17x9 and 17x10.5 BBS RS set. Something I can build up on my own. Here is what I'm going for... Minus the RX7 lol They will look good with a 315/35. I dont like the stretched tires on the RX. Fender clearance won't be an issue with a set of wheels built specifically for the car. I've got a set of 17" BBS LM on my GTI. I love the build, looks and heritage of the BBS wheels. I had to get them redrilled, custom rings, get the lips polished and split/retorque the faces back on. no likey! UGH. You never like any of my ideas. My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: AlexP] #1217586 04/18/12 03:14 PM 04/18/12 03:14 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd
GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas	Quote: Quote: Quote: I think it's going to be a set of 17x9 and 17x10.5 BBS RS set. Something I can build up on my own. Here is what I'm going for... Minus the RX7 lol They will look good with a 315/35. I dont like the stretched tires on the RX. Fender clearance won't be an issue with a set of wheels built specifically for the car. I've got a set of 17" BBS LM on my GTI. I love the build, looks and heritage of the BBS wheels. I had to get them redrilled, custom rings, get the lips polished and split/retorque the faces back on. no likey! UGH. You never like any of my ideas. I've seen too many on E39s, it kinda ruins it for me. I just don't know about the Plymouth Euro-Runner look. But you didn't ask either, so go for it! 1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi, T56 Magnum 6spd - https://www.facebook.com/GoodysGotaHemi 2020 RAM 1500 [img]https://i.imgur.com/v9yezP9.jpg[/img]

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #1217587 04/18/12 03:27 PM 04/18/12 03:27 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	I would powdercoat them SG Black with just polished bolts. I think it would look pretty sneaky. My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: AlexP] #1217588 04/18/12 03:29 PM 04/18/12 03:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd
GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas	Quote: I would powdercoat them SG Black with just polished bolts. I think it would look pretty sneaky. Nothing says "sneaky" like a Hemi Orange Road Runner with a 6-pack hood. Black would look good. 1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi, T56 Magnum 6spd - https://www.facebook.com/GoodysGotaHemi 2020 RAM 1500 [img]https://i.imgur.com/v9yezP9.jpg[/img]

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #1217589 04/18/12 03:46 PM 04/18/12 03:46 PM
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TC@HP2 master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,394 Pikes Peak Country	Mesh style wheels don't look too bad on old mopars. Heck, so many stock bodied competition cars use them now days, they aren't exclusive to the import scene any more. Good example here on an E body. http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featu...r/photo_01.html

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: TC@HP2] #1217590 04/18/12 03:52 PM 04/18/12 03:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	European inspired American muscle car. With a modern Hemi, an upgraded suspension, and a some light racing wheels, I don't think it would look or perform that bad. Especially if the wheel centers are black. I say, go for it!

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: TC@HP2] #1217591 04/18/12 04:27 PM 04/18/12 04:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd
GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas	Quote: Mesh style wheels don't look too bad on old mopars. Heck, so many stock bodied competition cars use them now days, they aren't exclusive to the import scene any more. Good example here on an E body. http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featu...r/photo_01.html Not too shabby, Alex is going to need the $30 Pep Boys speaker system to get on his level however. 1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi, T56 Magnum 6spd - https://www.facebook.com/GoodysGotaHemi 2020 RAM 1500 [img]https://i.imgur.com/v9yezP9.jpg[/img]

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #1217592 04/18/12 05:18 PM 04/18/12 05:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	Quote: Quote: Mesh style wheels don't look too bad on old mopars. Heck, so many stock bodied competition cars use them now days, they aren't exclusive to the import scene any more. Good example here on an E body. http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featu...r/photo_01.html Not too shabby, Alex is going to need the $30 Pep Boys speaker system to get on his level however. I've got Pioneer 6x9's from wally world wired directly to a $100 Alpine CD player from 2002. Does that count? My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: AlexP] #1217593 04/18/12 05:44 PM 04/18/12 05:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	I'll just leave this here: I want the same theme. I could just get CCW's My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: AlexP] #1217594 04/18/12 06:11 PM 04/18/12 06:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: I'll just leave this here: I want the same theme. I could just get CCW's That's one of my favorite Demon's. Those CCW wheels used to be the cheapest 3-piece wheels you will find anywhere (granted you leave them polished because adding paint to it cost more money). I looked yesterday and they took out the race version of those specific wheels and now the price is higher. But overall, CCW's prices seem to be the best if you are looking for a lightweight or 3-piece wheel. http://www.ccwheel.com/wheelprofiles-display.php?id=Classic

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: MuuMuu101] #1217595 04/18/12 06:51 PM 04/18/12 06:51 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP OP I Live Here
AlexP OP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	I'm very familiar with CCW. I've got a few friends with them on VW's. I would get the street version and have them coated locally. My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: Vintage Wheel Works, is anyone running their wheels? [Re: AlexP] #1217596 04/18/12 07:02 PM 04/18/12 07:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	When I get my next car, I am probably going to put in the money and get one of their wheels. I like a lot of their wheels and there price isn't too bad to boot for what you are getting.

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