LM's with aftermarket wheels
LM's with aftermarket wheels
I'll start this thread off with my car (per request) even though my wheels are by far not the biggest you can tuck under an LM. (not my first choice for wheels but they fit my limited budget. I will switch them out later on after more important things on the car are fixed ..like making it drive again...lol)
These are 17" x 7" all that way around with 235/40/17's on the rear and 205/40/17's on the front.
These are 17" x 7" all that way around with 235/40/17's on the rear and 205/40/17's on the front.
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: LM's with big wheels
These were my first wheels but I decided they were too wide in the rear (9.5") so I sold them ($150.00 profit
).
However, I did like them better than what I have now
These were 17x9.5 w/ 255/40/17's rear and 17x8 w/ 225/40/17 front.

However, I did like them better than what I have now

These were 17x9.5 w/ 255/40/17's rear and 17x8 w/ 225/40/17 front.
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
I feel so inadequate with my little old 15" wheels
American Racing Torque Thrust D. 15X7 rear with 225/50 BFG G-force Kd. Kd stand for Key application Dry (a summer tire).
The tires are directional and asymetric so there is a left and a right . The rating is AA , A, 200. They are Y-rated for speed.
The fronts are 15X6 with 205/50s

American Racing Torque Thrust D. 15X7 rear with 225/50 BFG G-force Kd. Kd stand for Key application Dry (a summer tire).
The tires are directional and asymetric so there is a left and a right . The rating is AA , A, 200. They are Y-rated for speed.
The fronts are 15X6 with 205/50s
Kevin Willson
1965 Monza 3.1
Juneau Alaska
1965 Monza 3.1
Juneau Alaska
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
Its ok Kevin. It's not how big they are it's how you use them. 

Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
Here's mine with BMW 5 series 15x7" honeycombs with 225/60R15 Pirellis (Not true after market, but never came equiped on a vair
)...

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Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels



Rafee Corvair, parts and service, in the heartland of the USA
http://www.rafeecorvair.com
tel: 918-753-2486, available 7 days a week, no charge for advice
http://www.rafeecorvair.com
tel: 918-753-2486, available 7 days a week, no charge for advice
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Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
17x8 Coy's C5 wheels 5 inches of backspace.
205/40/17

205/40/17

Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
Hey Rafee...
Love the rims on your convertible.
What brand are they... and where could I get some?
Ira
Love the rims on your convertible.
What brand are they... and where could I get some?
Ira

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Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
Ira, Team III sells those minilite looking wheels. Pretty competitive pricing too.
click this link,
http://www.team3wheels.com/ac/LT-price.html

And then there is http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v48 (which is what I think he's actually running)

click this link,
http://www.team3wheels.com/ac/LT-price.html

And then there is http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v48 (which is what I think he's actually running)

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Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
There's also this wheel,
This is the titanium colored center, but they have regular "cast" and other colors too.

Its brand new, Here's some info on this one.
* Rotary Forged, 6061 T6 Billet Aluminum
* 3D Machined
* Diameters from 17"-24"
* Widths from 7"-15"
* Available in polished, brushed, and custom powder coat
* Any 5 lug pattern
* Caliper clearance from .50" through 2.00"
For price and availability, please call us at 1-866-694-5940
Tell TonyL sent you if you decide to call.
This is the titanium colored center, but they have regular "cast" and other colors too.

Its brand new, Here's some info on this one.
* Rotary Forged, 6061 T6 Billet Aluminum
* 3D Machined
* Diameters from 17"-24"
* Widths from 7"-15"
* Available in polished, brushed, and custom powder coat
* Any 5 lug pattern
* Caliper clearance from .50" through 2.00"
For price and availability, please call us at 1-866-694-5940
Tell TonyL sent you if you decide to call.
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
We have a set of Vintage wheel works VF48's on the LS1 car and my Turbo.. Love em
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
Here's my setup if anyone is interested.
Summit Legend 5, 17 X 8 front and rear, 4" backspace. Riken Raptor tires, 215/45/ZR17 front and 255/50/ZR17 rear.



pbeck
Summit Legend 5, 17 X 8 front and rear, 4" backspace. Riken Raptor tires, 215/45/ZR17 front and 255/50/ZR17 rear.



pbeck
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Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
American Racing Torque Thrust II's. 16x7, 4 inch backspace. 205-55 ZR16 BFGoodrich G-Force tires.






1966 Corsa convertible, 140, 4sp.
1965 Monza Convertible, 110, PG.
Dirigo Corvair group.
http://www.dirigocorvairs.net/
1965 Monza Convertible, 110, PG.
Dirigo Corvair group.
http://www.dirigocorvairs.net/
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
UNSAFE wrote:I feel so inadequate with my little old 15" wheels![]()
American Racing Torque Thrust D. 15X7 rear with 225/50 BFG G-force Kd. Kd stand for Key application Dry (a summer tire).
The tires are directional and asymetric so there is a left and a right . The rating is AA , A, 200. They are Y-rated for speed.
The fronts are 15X6 with 205/50s
Whatever Kevin. Those rims are B.A., all about style. Very traditional Hot Rod look.
Kevin, Plainfield IL
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
one good thing about my wheels, i only gotta buy 2 of em. giggle
Re: LM's with aftermarket wheels
Yikes!! I'm running 17"x8"s all the way around but with 235/45s up front & 245/45s in the rear. They fill the wheel wells. 5" bs like Tony's wheels. BBS baby.
I can't wait to try them out.
I can't wait to try them out.
