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General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: Jethro on June 17, 2014, 06:22:50 PM

Title: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 17, 2014, 06:22:50 PM
New Rims Hit Aust today should hopefully see em by next week  :grin: :grin: :grin:

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/rally-1.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/rally-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: rosco on June 18, 2014, 09:38:33 AM
will be interesting to see them, okay now what rubber you going to put on them :drool:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 18, 2014, 04:36:12 PM
will be interesting to see them, okay now what rubber you going to put on them :drool:

2 x 255/45/18 Nittio Invo's red-walled & 2 x 245/45/18 Nittio Invo's red-walled
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: craigh on June 18, 2014, 05:45:18 PM
Will look very cool Jethro.

Are you spraying part of of it grey like the originals or leaving all polished. ?
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Lefty on June 18, 2014, 06:10:06 PM
Just out of curiosity how much do a set of rims like this cost , and what's the cost of 18" rubber?
Cheers

Lefty
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 19, 2014, 02:24:18 PM
Will look very cool Jethro.

Are you spraying part of of it grey like the originals or leaving all polished. ?

 

Thanks Craig, yeah I'm hoping so buddy.

I ordered them as Chromed so no polishing, so will leave em unpainted  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 19, 2014, 02:25:18 PM
Just out of curiosity how much do a set of rims like this cost , and what's the cost of 18" rubber?
Cheers

Lefty

P.M. Sent

Jethro
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on June 20, 2014, 08:12:19 PM
I want to get the18x 10" front 20x12" rear version with Silver middle and polished lip! oneday?
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 20, 2014, 09:34:42 PM
Take a lot to fill that big arse end of your Andy :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: 69VETTE on June 21, 2014, 06:24:06 AM
I want to get the18x 10" front 20x12" rear version with Silver middle and polished lip! oneday?

Hmmm... why?..... like whats wrong with your rims ??????... i wouldn't mind them  :toetapping: :toetapping:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 23, 2014, 04:52:38 PM
Rims turned up today

Laid em next to me Vette


Hmmmmmmm

Not sure  :toetap: :toetap:

They looked a lot better

on the website....

What  ya's reckon lads??

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo-4.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo-4.jpg.html)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: wabco40 on June 23, 2014, 06:03:32 PM
Rims turned up today

Laid em next to me Vette


Hmmmmmmm

Not sure  :toetap: :toetap:

They looked a lot better

on the website....

What  ya's reckon lads??

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo-4.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo-4.jpg.html)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




They seem to have a bit of a flat spot Jethro, I think they need polishing as well!!!!
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 23, 2014, 06:04:41 PM
 :rol: :rol: :rol:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: bfit on June 23, 2014, 06:12:04 PM
Jethro
neanderthal man worked out that round works better that square when it come to wheels
Bfit
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 23, 2014, 06:16:35 PM
Jethro
neanderthal man worked out that round works better that square when it come to wheels
Bfit

No road noise this way Tonto
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: craigh on June 23, 2014, 07:33:13 PM
Behind those boxes is your vette sitting on some bricks Jethro
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 23, 2014, 08:11:50 PM
Ah,,,,, Your always thinking buddy, always thinking  :thud: Love that bout you Craig :grin:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 26, 2014, 08:09:59 AM
O.k so got one of the wheels out of the box and packed it along side the OUR69 you can see the difference :omg:

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo1.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo1.jpg.html)


(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo-3.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo-3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: rosco on June 26, 2014, 09:06:16 AM
lost for words that looks bloody terrific.
well done, really looking forward to seeing it with them all on with the rubber.


Ross
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 26, 2014, 05:16:53 PM
lost for words that looks bloody terrific.
well done, really looking forward to seeing it with them all on with the rubber.


Ross

Yeah Thanks Ross really happy with the look of these rims :cheers: Have order 2 x 255/45/18 Nittio Invo's  & 2 x 245/45/18 Nittio Invo's  tyres in the states and getting the red-walls fitted to then to keep inline with old skool look and what is currently fitted :thumb:
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/69%20Vette/11082010110_zps641f3041.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/69%20Vette/11082010110_zps641f3041.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: craigh on June 27, 2014, 07:39:26 PM
they will look great Jethro

I was admiring a set of them on a 60's chevy truck at the summernats
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: bfit on June 27, 2014, 08:09:41 PM
Not bad ranger
Bfit
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: BOSCHVETTE on June 27, 2014, 08:19:11 PM
Mate they look great I look forward seeing them on I may put them on my yellow 68
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on June 28, 2014, 09:26:51 PM
they look awesome, I want some now!
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on June 28, 2014, 09:31:54 PM
they look awesome, I want some now!

Can't wait for me tyres to turn up Andy so I can fit em  :toetapping:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on July 26, 2014, 05:53:38 PM
 Nitto's with custom redwalls 245/45 & 255/45 x 18's on the rear :thumb:

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo2-1.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo2-1.jpg.html)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo3.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo3.jpg.html)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo1-1.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo1-1.jpg.html)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/photo5.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/photo5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: 80 Vet on July 26, 2014, 06:01:08 PM
Very nice Jethro, only used once to drive to church and back.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on July 26, 2014, 06:10:31 PM
Very nice Jethro, only used once to drive to church and back.  :thumb:

Yeah, but SIDEWAYS Bro   :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: wabco40 on July 26, 2014, 06:29:57 PM
Looks good Jethro :thumbup:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: craigh on July 26, 2014, 10:55:59 PM
they look great Jethro.

do they use the original centers or come with them.
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on July 27, 2014, 12:00:11 AM
Looks good Jethro :thumbup:

Tks BradO i'm happy with em....
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on July 27, 2014, 12:03:41 AM
they look great Jethro.

do they use the original centers or come with them.

Yeah Craig the wheels are designed to take the original Derby centre caps  :thumb: which i have fitted in the pic's :thumb:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: 70vette on August 31, 2014, 10:44:32 AM
Nice look!!

They have a very profound look on the car.....like they were made to be there!
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: COD on September 22, 2014, 08:02:27 PM
They look awesome  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: bfit on September 22, 2014, 09:23:05 PM
Yalla
Rims look good
Do they make them in 18x10 & 18x12
Bfit
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on September 23, 2014, 07:36:21 AM
Yalla
Rims look good
Do they make them in 18x10 & 18x12
Bfit

Bobby they are custom made so what ever size you want  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: bfit on September 23, 2014, 08:21:08 AM
let me know who sells them
Bfit
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on September 23, 2014, 06:13:13 PM
Bobby,

Speak to Brendan Lake, Just tell him Jethro from Wollongong put you onto him and he look after ya buddy. Brendan is the Director of  EXCLUSIVE TYRE and is the American Racing Wheel Distributor . Worked out just as good to go through him rather than trying to bring em in myself.

Brendan Lake | 4x4 Wheel Co. Brand Manager
EXCLUSIVE TYRE DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD
PH: 07 3272 9888 | FAX: 07 3272 9588 | MOB: 0403 349 606
30 Gow Street, MOOROOKA, QLD, 4105
PO BOX 101, MOOROOKA, QLD, 4105
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: bfit on September 23, 2014, 06:33:03 PM
Thanks mate
I think
Bfit
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: Jethro on September 23, 2014, 07:13:29 PM
Thanks mate
I think
Bfit

I know Maureen wont be thanking me Bro :banghead:
Title: Re: New Rims
Post by: bfit on September 23, 2014, 07:39:31 PM
Lol
Bfit