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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Un-Pimped My Ride Too!!!

I was undecided on which wheels to go gor, but after seeing a picture of Mak's car I was sold. Gone are the 20" Foose wheels with 35 profile tyres and in are a set of Cragar Chrome Smoothies, 7x15" and 8x15" shod with 245/60 and 255/60 tyres respectively. I just love that Old School look!!

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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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looks a lot better IMO!
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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I just hated those big wheels!
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Wow,...the car looks so much better! I actually think the car looks more stout and tough with the new wheels/tires. Well Done!
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluemeanie
Wow,...the car looks so much better! I actually think the car looks more stout and tough with the new wheels/tires. Well Done!
x2!
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Love it!
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Well done, Looks cool and fits the year of the Olds.

Very happy to see a anti-Donk Olds
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Although I don't think the bigger rims looked bad, I definitely like the old school ones. Hopefully you were able to sell those bigger rims for some good spending cash
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Looks mo-better, took the ghetto right out of it.....Tedd
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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I like em.. that is what is on the Jetstar in my garage.
I also like that you can see the Antenna in the pic with the new improved wheels / tires.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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I agree with Cittcapp, It looks way better and more period correct. Well done.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by aristellier
I was undecided on which wheels to go gor, but after seeing a picture of Mak's car I was sold. Gone are the 20" Foose wheels with 35 profile tyres and in are a set of Cragar Chrome Smoothies, 7x15" and 8x15" shod with 245/60 and 255/60 tyres respectively. I just love that Old School look!!
NICE, really changes the whole look of your car (for the better)... but you knew I'd like it!
Looks much more classic and period correct, IMO.
As does mine...


Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Looks great. I don't mind the bigger wheels but the style was all wrong on yours.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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I agree with what everyone here said, much better with the old schoolers on there.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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the style of the 20's wasn't right, but nice recovery
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