New Wheels
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New Wheels
I finally got my new wheels and tires. I found these on Craigslist very about 2 miles from my house. I have also included a photo of the old rims that were on the car when I bought it. The ride is soooooo much better. It even feels like is it shifting differently. I can really tell a difference on acceleration as well. The center photo of the "ghetto rims" are the old ones
Last edited by bigfun64mo; August 12th, 2009 at 02:04 PM. Reason: update
#7
Funny thing about how a taller sidewall adds compliance and softens the ride.
What is the outside diameter of the new tire vs. the old ones. A smaller diameter tire will raise the engine RPM at a given road speed, effectively changing the shift points and improving the acceleration (at the expense of mileage, unfortunately).
It even feels like is it shifting differently. I can really tell a difference on acceleration as well.
#12
#13
You can also sell the old wheels for a decent chunk of change. There are some that really like those donks. There is a shop here in Lawton, OK and all they do is sell big wheels. I see guys out in front of it all the time with a Monte Carlo, Impala, Ford LTD, etc. trying on new 20"+ rims like they are new shoes.
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I absolutely hate the "donks" on anything! III's look great on your beautiful red convertible......I have an affinity for red convertibles, i.e. Big Red is one of ours (click on my name, then view public profile to check her out!).
Last edited by Aron Nance; August 13th, 2009 at 07:17 AM.
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I'm glad everyone likes. I knew they weren't original to the 71 either. I just had not gone on a fact finding mission to find out what year. The center caps are snap on so that was a big clue. I just had to act fast, because I could not let these get away. So, thanks for the feedback on that. I have a set of SSII that I just had media blasted. I could not get them painted and wrapped for what I paid for those wheels and tires. I was laid off for 5 months and really could not put any money into it. Recently went back to work so, game on!!!
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