Hot Wheels Sixty-Eight
07-30-2006, 07:42 PM
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Hot Wheels Sixty-Eight
Turns out that Hot Wheels makes real wheels. They come in the sizes I want. And, more importantly, are very affordable from www.DiscountTireDirect.com
They come in black with a polished lip ($136)...
and a fully polished version ($170) ...
There's also a chrome version but it pretty much looks the same as the polished version in the picture. And these are all 17X9" rims.
Thoughts? Opinions? Discuss.
They come in black with a polished lip ($136)...
and a fully polished version ($170) ...
There's also a chrome version but it pretty much looks the same as the polished version in the picture. And these are all 17X9" rims.
Thoughts? Opinions? Discuss.
Last edited by ScottyRS; 08-01-2006 at 03:21 PM.
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Originally Posted by irocyourpants
pretty sweet...... centercaps removable?
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Originally Posted by maroon88iroc
i dont think i would ever buy the chrome ones but the black ones look pretty sweet.
i love the black ones
07-31-2006, 04:43 AM
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those look good and theyre damn cheap! i just dont like the center cap, i dont want a lifesize hotwheels car.
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id like to know too!
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Originally Posted by bingo
Do they fit without spacers?
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07-31-2006, 10:10 AM
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look pretty nice, anyone wanna photoshop this?
not sure if this helps, but check this out
Interactive Wheel System - Discount Tire Direct
not sure if this helps, but check this out
Interactive Wheel System - Discount Tire Direct
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Originally Posted by 87CIZ
quick chop on scottyrs' car
Anyone know what kind of back spacing you would need to run these? I'm particularly interested in some 17X8s up front and 17X9 out back. If anyone knows the spacing and stuff I'll call up the company and ask some questions.
Also, I would imagine that you could remove the center caps and find a local shop to make some custom ones. Much like BlueZee did on his ZR1s. Perhaps replace that Hot Wheels logo with a bow tie or Firebird. Besides, who doesn't want a life-size Hot Wheels car?
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I think someone already has the polished one on their car. I may be wrong though. I'd go with the black ones because they go along with the heritage stripes.
07-31-2006, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Red1992V6Rs
I think someone already has the polished one on their car. I may be wrong though. I'd go with the black ones because they go along with the heritage stripes.
So does anyone have any idea of what backspacing/off set/ etc. it would take to run the 17X8 and 17X9 wheels? I'll call up the company and find out if they make them in those sizes for you guys.
07-31-2006, 07:29 PM
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with a omm offset the front can take a 4.5 backspacing for the 17x8. for the 17x9 with a 0mm offset 4.5 - 5 backspacing would work i'm pretty sure.
And actually i don't like the polished ones I don't know they just don't look right. I think black would definately be the way to go.
And actually i don't like the polished ones I don't know they just don't look right. I think black would definately be the way to go.
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I just called and asked about the black ones.
The 17X8 come with a 4.5" backspacing
The 17X9 come with a 5" backspacing
Both have a 0mm offset.
These are for the black ones, I imagine the polished/chrome ones are the same.
They're pretty much a perfect fit.
And what do you guys think about buying the polished ones and painting the little insert things around the edges black? I'd photoshop it but I don't have the program on this computer.
The 17X8 come with a 4.5" backspacing
The 17X9 come with a 5" backspacing
Both have a 0mm offset.
These are for the black ones, I imagine the polished/chrome ones are the same.
They're pretty much a perfect fit.
And what do you guys think about buying the polished ones and painting the little insert things around the edges black? I'd photoshop it but I don't have the program on this computer.
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Originally Posted by ScottyRS
I just called and asked about the black ones.
The 17X8 come with a 4.5" backspacing
The 17X9 come with a 5" backspacing
Both have a 0mm offset.
These are for the black ones, I imagine the polished/chrome ones are the same.
They're pretty much a perfect fit.
And what do you guys think about buying the polished ones and painting the little insert things around the edges black? I'd photoshop it but I don't have the program on this computer.
The 17X8 come with a 4.5" backspacing
The 17X9 come with a 5" backspacing
Both have a 0mm offset.
These are for the black ones, I imagine the polished/chrome ones are the same.
They're pretty much a perfect fit.
And what do you guys think about buying the polished ones and painting the little insert things around the edges black? I'd photoshop it but I don't have the program on this computer.
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Originally Posted by ScottyRS
I just called and asked about the black ones.
The 17X8 come with a 4.5" backspacing
The 17X9 come with a 5" backspacing
Both have a 0mm offset.
These are for the black ones, I imagine the polished/chrome ones are the same.
They're pretty much a perfect fit.
And what do you guys think about buying the polished ones and painting the little insert things around the edges black? I'd photoshop it but I don't have the program on this computer.
The 17X8 come with a 4.5" backspacing
The 17X9 come with a 5" backspacing
Both have a 0mm offset.
These are for the black ones, I imagine the polished/chrome ones are the same.
They're pretty much a perfect fit.
And what do you guys think about buying the polished ones and painting the little insert things around the edges black? I'd photoshop it but I don't have the program on this computer.
i think doing the inserts black on the polished wheel would look awesome! and then some custom center caps, and theyre sold on me man.
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Well that's one down.
Should we try to get a group purchase going? Is anyone else really interested? I personally can't afford them right now (new engine is sucking up my money) but I'd like to invest in a set in the near future.
Should we try to get a group purchase going? Is anyone else really interested? I personally can't afford them right now (new engine is sucking up my money) but I'd like to invest in a set in the near future.
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i might be into that.
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I'd be interested. Been looking at those myself. The black's are pretty sweet. Just be a little embarasssing to drive a car that says Hot Wheels on the wheels......
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Originally Posted by Alphius
Just be a little embarasssing to drive a car that says Hot Wheels on the wheels......
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Originally Posted by Alphius
I'd be interested. Been looking at those myself. The black's are pretty sweet. Just be a little embarasssing to drive a car that says Hot Wheels on the wheels......
Yeah kinda... But some custom bow ties would look mighty nice. Or just a blank cap.
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Originally Posted by 87CIZ
haha i think i just photoshopped myself in to liking them. check this out guys what do you think?
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I think my next pay check is buying me a new set of wheels.
Now I just need to figure out tire sizes...
Now I just need to figure out tire sizes...
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i find this funny too. Ive looked at these rims a few times but i though people would make fun of me since there hot wheels rims. but apperently every1 seems to like them. I do plan on gettin black rims so depending how they fit and look on ur maro i might get them for my bird.. I really want black gta rims though. really anything black suits my well.
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I don't suppose someone could photoshop them on a Formula. I think these might be the new wheels my bird gets.
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i love the photochop!
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The wheels look great but I can't afford them and my 383 at the same time.
My bands need to start playing some gigs...
My bands need to start playing some gigs...
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Originally Posted by Alphius
I'd be interested. Been looking at those myself. The black's are pretty sweet. Just be a little embarasssing to drive a car that says Hot Wheels on the wheels......
With the inserts painted black, they sorta look like the early 70's Gm rally wheels.
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Originally Posted by CYARS92
With the inserts painted black, they sorta look like the early 70's Gm rally wheels.
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wow yeah the back spacing would be perfect. I like the polished with the blacked out inserts as well. The price is right...the new paint has left me a little short or i would be in for a group buy as well.
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