Wheels for the Chevelle... also, what fits?

[four o two]

i posted this on wheels/tires, but thought i'd post here it as well.
i'm tired of my 32 year-old, heavy steel SS rims on my Chevelle. i'd really like to buy some 'SS' style rims, but i want a chrome, not a polished finish. American Racing's Torque Thrust II's are nice, but just come in polished, right? The chrome Torque Thrust D's are EXPENSIVE! (like $250 each for a 14"!)

in case you're wondering what kind of wheel i'm talking about, think Mustang Bullitt, but of course without the Pony centercap and a bolt pattern for Chevy, not Ford.

what is another rim 17" or bigger that has the classic SS style? i've seen KMC's SS wheel, but it's only advertised for trucks/suvs, plus i can't find a dealer anywhere.

i'd like to go w/ 18" if possible. i can spend about $2,000 on them (incl. tires). i think 18" with fat tires would set the velly off nice! you guys got any suggestions?

[NoRiceInside]

i'll take your old wheels, i love that sleeper wheel.

big wheel A-body:thumbdn:

cragers SS's now go to 17's

[Jeffro]

http://americanracing.com/images/wheels/big/b605.jpg

American Racing series 605 is the only style wheel like this that AR has. It's the special edition Torque Thrust wheel and is chrome plated. Largest size for a Chevelle is 15x7 I believe.

[four o two]

Originally posted by NoRiceInside
i'll take your old wheels, i love that sleeper wheel.

big wheel A-body:thumbdn:

cragers SS's now go to 17's

don't get me wrong, they're nice, but i'd like something bigger. and if you don't like it, oh well. i just had my factory wheels powdercoated a grey-ish silver, because the genius who had the car before me had the great idea of spray painting them black. i'll get some pics up here sometime, maybe a before/after.

i'd like to get some nice chromies, so i could stick some ET drags on the ones i have now for the track. ;)

also, do you have any idea on what fits?

[NoRiceInside]

15by8 i was runnin a 28-11.5 ET street's. it would rub alittle just enough to pull the powercoat off the frame. i had my outer lip cut about a 1 1/4''....

on the front :giveaf: smaller the better;)

[four o two]

sorry, but i don't like the 'dragcar' look everywhere i drive. there's just something about big tires in the back w/ skinnies in the front that screams 'redneck' to me.

big, fat, tall rubber on all 4 corners is ideal for street conditions.

[NoRiceInside]

Originally posted by four o two
sorry, but i don't like the 'dragcar' look everywhere i drive. there's just something about big tires in the back w/ skinnies in the front that screams 'redneck' to me.
:squintfu:

[Jeffro]

I'm not a huge fan of it either. On some cars it looks ok but most it doesnt. Not knocking anyone but it's just not my thing.

[ill deuce]

can't go wrong with the cragar S/S mags

[four o two]

Originally posted by NoRiceInside
:squintfu:

sorry, to each his own, but i'd like my daily driver to have cornering capabilities.

[Savage396]

Cragars man, I got 15x7s on mine, really go well with the car, Weld bought Cragar and now you can get forged versions in larger diameters.:cool:

[Darkmatter]

Weld Draglites! They look awesome on any A-Body.

http://members.cox.net/js455ho/bubbrubbbuick3.JPG

[Red Alert]

How about these wheels? They come in 17 inch, would look sweet on the Chevelle

http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pics/v45-2p.jpg

Go to www.vintagewheelworks.com

[SS MPSTR]

Whatever you choose, no bigger than a 17" IMO.

[SS MPSTR]

Originally posted by r70judge
Weld Draglites! They look awesome on any A-Body.

http://members.cox.net/js455ho/bubbrubbbuick3.JPG

Sweet as hell car. Is that Methodman driving it? Is he your neighbor?