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  1. 12-29-2021, 02:06 PM #1
    acolle
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    This vs that poll on wheel choice, opinions requested...

    Going to pick up some aluminum "steelies" for a second set of wheels. My 73 is not a show car. Not going to be restored. Just driven for entertainment on the regular. Enjoyed. Etc.

    Both wheels look identical at first glance. Same size at 7x16 ET23

    Option 1: Designed in the UK, manufactured in Italy. One piece, low pressure, die cast heat treated aluminum. Considered a "motorsport wheel." Priced accordingly.

    Option 2: Designed and manufactured in So Cal. Two piece, machined (100%) 6061, welded construction. Has a durable paint that is noted as being bullet proof. Twice the price of Option 1.

    Thoughts?
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  2. 12-29-2021, 03:02 PM #2
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    My thought is: I want my wheels to not break. I want to trust them, and never think about them.
    I would not want to drive on cast aftermarket rims.

    In most cases. I think cast breaks/cracks while billet and forged bends.

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  3. 12-30-2021, 05:21 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott A View Post
    My thought is: I want my wheels to not break. I want to trust them, and never think about them.
    I would not want to drive on cast aftermarket rims.

    In most cases. I think cast breaks/cracks while billet and forged bends.
    Thanks for this. I followed up after your note above and learned a lot here. I was on the fence about the savings, potentially even getting and extra wheel or two (as a back up) if I go cast. Potholes are not a problem in my parts. I don't visit curbs often. But I'm sure I'm going to eat those words after the fact if I purchase cast. The Boyd option, though expensive, and priced accordingly based on build quality, would be ideal. Simply don't want to go all overkill here for some steelie like wheels...
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  4. 12-30-2021, 07:22 AM #4
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    Not sure if these are still available:

    https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...luminum-wheels
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  5. 12-30-2021, 07:45 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grilleguy View Post
    Not sure if these are still available:

    https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...luminum-wheels
    Would be nice to find a deal like that. I'm going with a 7x16 though. Thanks for the heads up!
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  6. 12-30-2021, 12:22 PM #6
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    If you want 7x16 inch wheels , why don't you buy an SC , why are you putting them on a '73 ?
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  7. 12-30-2021, 02:49 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Richy View Post
    If you want 7x16 inch wheels , why don't you buy an SC , why are you putting them on a '73 ?
    It already has 7x16 on it. Came that way. We like it. And there is nothing "pure" about our 73. It's just a fun driver with a mid 80s 3.2 in it. Obviously not trying to follow any protocol for the year here. Just want a second set of wheels for CO's seasons.
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  8. 12-30-2021, 03:41 PM #8
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    that's a nice car with a nice look.

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  9. 12-31-2021, 09:36 AM #9
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    Superlite 15x7. Strong enough for track days
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  10. 12-31-2021, 02:36 PM #10
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    You get what you pay for.

    Not sure about option 1 as I do not have any direct experience, but I am completely satisfied with my Coddington steelies.

    Best of luck.
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