Ian Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Because I need more backspacing in the rear I am thinking of new wheels instead of just getting 2 more Ralley Wheels. These are the ones I am thinking of. They are a 15x8 with "4.5 backspacing. Has anyone used the Summit Brand wheels? How do you think the Gun Metal finish will look with my Copper color? They also come in a all Aluminum finish... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-141-5861GM0/ Quote
72MC Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Ian, I have those rims in 17" inch and and am very happy with them. I have 17x9 in the rear and 17x8 in front. A pic of them is in my siggy. - Dave Quote
7tonemonte Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 I like the wheel Ian, Id actually do the center the color of the body, but I think the gray would look great too, better than the all aluminum IMO Quote
Ian Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah Tony that would look cool if they were body color, but not in the cards right now Dave there is this footnote on the wheels Quote: These wheels are designed to be used with 3/4 hex head lugs or smaller. Do you remember what lug nuts you are using? Quote
7tonemonte Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah Tony that would look cool if they were body color, but not in the cards right now Drop ship em to me first, then Ill send them to you when Im done Quote
502ci Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 How do you think the Gun Metal finish will look with my Copper color? I like that style wheel, I think it would look just fine. Just look at the ralley wheels you have on your car now...they have a silver trim ring and a gray inner with a silver center which is not too different in the color tones of the wheel you posted... Quote
7tonemonte Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 I can attest that they look great on Daves car! Quote
Ian Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 245x60x15 all the way around is what I have now. My current ralley wheels are 15x8 with 4" backspacing and are rubbing on the right side... Quote
58impala Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Think it will look good on your Monte. Quote
72MC Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Dave there is this footnote on the wheels Quote: These wheels are designed to be used with 3/4 hex head lugs or smaller. Do you remember what lug nuts you are using? Ian, I used "good" quality acorn style lugs. In using this style, I needed a thin walled 13/16 deep socket to install and remove the lugs. Never have had any issues with torquing them to the proper spec with the thin walled socket. A normal 3/4 socket fill fit the lug hole with no problem. If you get them for your car, I think you'll like them very much. 5 spoke wheels just remain classy looking. - Dave Quote
Ian Posted January 30, 2012 Author Posted January 30, 2012 Cool I would love 17's but then I would need tires too... What sizes are you running for tires? Quote
72MC Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Ian, they are Nitto NT450 275x50x17 (27.88" tall) in the rear and 255x50x17 (27.00" tall) in front. Car actually sits lower now since my QA1 coil over switch. - Dave Quote
Xxyyzz Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 I approve of these wheels :-) they look slick Quote
Clever Idiot Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Looks good, Ian. I've always liked the classic 5-spoke, too. And I dig gunmetal finishes. Quote
Ian Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 Should be ordering them in the next few weeks. It has been real mild this winter and I want to drive it!!! Quote
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