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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2013, 02:11:09 PM »



Finally  :pepper: The new wheels have arrived.
Let me know what you think  :thumb:
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2013, 02:12:34 PM »


Thought I would go the more traditional route.
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #22 on: August 07, 2013, 02:35:00 PM »
Nice Look.
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #23 on: August 07, 2013, 05:05:05 PM »
Looks Sweet as I like em :thumb:
So 70Vette can I ask ya ? Yo simplify this post what size rim & style rim did you em up with in these pic's  and what size tyres did you end up fitting ?

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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2013, 07:03:27 PM »

Finally  :pepper: The new wheels have arrived.
Let me know what you think  :thumb:

Very cool. :thumb: That would make a great new Avatar for here

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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2013, 09:33:59 PM »
Thanks for the positive comments guys :cheers:

The rims are American Racing, Torque Thrust D's, 8.5x15 with a 3.75 back space.
The tyres are 255x60x15.

I was concerned that the tyres may have stuck out a little to far as these size rims are not a suggested fit for a c3, if you ask American Racing. They suggest a 16" rim with the same dimensions as the standard rim. To me that looked like to much of the same(stock).

After looking at some old school photos I decided to stick with the 15" wheel as it gives the car a more muscular stance and I had already purchased new tyres.
The rims don't rub whilst driving even with a 3/4 tank of fuel but there is a small rubbing noise coming from the right front on severe lock when reversing. Possibly on the front inner guard I presume that I may be able to eliminate most of that with a wheel alignment.

Other than that, at this stage I am very happy with them :grin:.

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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2013, 09:56:16 PM »
Very cool. :thumb: That would make a great new Avatar for here


Thanks Cammo!

I think your right. Seeing as my original Avatar has disappeared for some reason :huh:

I think the last time I did this I had problems :what: I think you may have done it for me.
I'll have a go. I'll yell if I need help :surrender:
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2013, 09:57:22 PM »
You want me to do it for you?
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #28 on: August 07, 2013, 09:57:58 PM »
Please!
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #29 on: August 07, 2013, 10:05:04 PM »
There ya go buddy
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2013, 10:08:22 PM »
Thanks for that much appreciated  :thumb:

That looks better than the old one  :drool:!!!
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #31 on: August 07, 2013, 10:17:16 PM »
We aim to please :grin2:
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Re: American Racing Wheels
« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2013, 10:13:45 PM »
Looks Great!
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