Aftermarket rims? Post pics here!

**SteelCityTA** · 02-15-2009, 05:19 PM

Not on the car yet...still winter here in Pittsburgh...going to get my calipers powder coated and get some drilled and slotted rotors for a nice background but here are the wheels...

Also got these waiting for my Impala SS Clone project: Wish they made them in our Fbody offset cuz they are cheap!

**mdevecchio** · 02-15-2009, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by SteelCityTA

Not on the car yet...still winter here in Pittsburgh...going to get my calipers powder coated and get some drilled and slotted rotors for a nice background but here are the wheels...

I like those, thats a good looking wheel.

**grouch0jr** · 02-16-2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by mdevecchio

I like those, thats a good looking wheel.

+1, what size? 18x10?

**SteelCityTA** · 02-16-2009, 06:01 PM

unfortunately, no they only go up to 9"...thus 18x9. Some where along the line I may widen the rear but not anytime soon...

**9t8z28** · 02-16-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by SteelCityTA

unfortunately, no they only go up to 9"...thus 18x9. Some where along the line I may widen the rear but not anytime soon...

They look like HP wheels?

Here are HP Lightning Evo's photoshopped onto my car. They will be purchased very soon. I am going to widen the rears to 11"

**rstewart** · 02-16-2009, 07:10 PM

I wish those evo lightning were available in all chrome !!

**9t8z28** · 02-16-2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by rstewart

I wish those evo lightning were available in all chrome !!

They show them available on their website?

**rstewart** · 02-16-2009, 07:31 PM

i called HP Desigh & they no longer carry any of their wheels in All Chrome??
I asked the question why-- Johhny said there is not enough call throughout the USA for all chrome wheels now, Aluminum polished or the Hyper silver with the chrome lip only is what the demand calls for .

**SteelCityTA** · 02-17-2009, 05:17 AM

Yea they are HP Evo Hypersilver w/ a chrome lip...That is some damn good photoshopping...I dont know even how to do it but looks authentic...As far as the all chrome, I originally felt the same way but after much research and picture viewing I am no longer a fan of them...the design of the wheel represents a more sporty look and show look and the chrome one clashed in a sense...it also looked very cheap in my opinion...did not see alot of either...just an opinion...like I said I felt the same way until I seen it on a car or two and then changed my mind...My wheels have the 3.5 chrome lip thats enough for me its absolutely beautiful!

**rstewart** · 02-17-2009, 05:58 AM

I will take your advice !!
There are a lot of 5 spoke wheels out there which sort o a 9" f tells me to go to a different syle. Not sure if i want that deep of a lip though on a 9" rim ?? I got 6 weeks before i make my decision on what custom wheel i will purchase,

**Lutzfire24** · 02-17-2009, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by SteelCityTA

unfortunately, no they only go up to 9"...thus 18x9. Some where along the line I may widen the rear but not anytime soon...

Thats the only thing I hate about HP wheels, I have the Zip's wish they came in 10" or 11"s.

**grouch0jr** · 02-17-2009, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Lutzfire24

Thats the only thing I hate about HP wheels, I have the Zip's wish they came in 10" or 11"s.

yeah, its hard for me to justify spending the money on wheels if im not going to get anymore traction, haha.

**SteelCityTA** · 02-17-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Lutzfire24

Thats the only thing I hate about HP wheels, I have the Zip's wish they came in 10" or 11"s.

VIP's do you mean, that is a nice wheel too! Its hard to find a wheel for these car regardless. Trying to find 1)Not alot of ppl are running(TT ii's) 2) Not trying to dish $3000 dollars for just wheels 3) Try to get a nice wide wheel and combining the other 2 factors...Nice wheels to start of with and as I stated you can always get widened...Its all in the application I suppose...I may hit up the drag strip or autocross once or twice in the summer but other than that on the streets so although 11" in the back would be nice its not a neccesity for me and I am saving money in rubber

**babynate18** · 02-23-2009, 04:13 PM

my new rims

**b'sws6** · 02-24-2009, 04:56 PM

I finally had a few to get them on.. what you all think??
Weld "Mako" Evo Series 19"s

**LS2Tuner** · 02-24-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by b'sws6

I finally had a few to get them on.. what you all think??
Weld "Mako" Evo Series 19"s

Looks Good!!

The lip's stagered on those Weld's?

**b'sws6** · 02-24-2009, 06:56 PM

Yes they are.. Its sets them off nice..

**SteelCityTA** · 02-25-2009, 04:59 AM

Man that year...black...z06...is on of my favorite of all time...BUT with the dark wheels! That car is made to look mean and aggressive...not chromed out...red, yellow, sure, but the black was my fav for that reason it was all dark...Just my opinion...just looks sick. Its a f'n vette!