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guccieng · 11-29-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckies76ta

Rims are made in California by a company called Team 3. They are pretty pricey.

http://www.team3wheels.com/ac/ Anyone hear of these guys?

I plan on going with 8" in front and 9" in back, with a 4" backspace.

I already spoke with them and there is a one to two week time frame.

Thanks
Charles

they're not not far from me. i wanted them for my camaro, in 17 inches of course, and decided against them when i asked about the runout. they are cast, so not perfect, and the runout wasn't great (can't remember off hand). i ended up with centerline forged, with only .010" runout. they still look awesome, though!

Murf'sDad · 11-29-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand73Am

That's cool if you like them, but Minilite wheels are imports, originally designed for the Austin Mini and are made in the UK, usually seen on Euro cars.

And Shelby Cobra wheels, if you look closely, are really 5 spoke wheels, with each spoke having a hole in it...makes it look like 10 spokes

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The original Minitlite was from Britain. But in the late '60's and early '70's the wheel was used on TransAm cars because of its weight and strength advantage. The Shelby Cobras are as you say but most people see them as a ten spoke because of the holes.

Stewart

chuckies76ta · 11-30-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by guccieng

they're not not far from me. i wanted them for my camaro, in 17 inches of course, and decided against them when i asked about the runout. they are cast, so not perfect, and the runout wasn't great (can't remember off hand). i ended up with centerline forged, with only .010" runout. they still look awesome, though!

Thanks John. I read somewhere that they were .040 runout. That has also made me think twice.

I really like these wheels but can't seem to finalize it. Too late in the year now. Will wait till spring see what happens.

I sent them an email on shipping and never heard back.

Thanks for all the response guys. Much appreciated..

Charles

chuckies76ta · 06:22 AM

Been checking out the Centerline wheels. They seem to have there s-it together. I hate dealing with a Company where you get no response to your questions.

Here's the Centerline ones I have be looking at..

Thanks
Charles

David Jones · 11-30-2009, 08:55 AM

http://asp.americanracing.com/dealer...ga/mVC2001.jpg

My personal favorite on a Firebird.

chuckies76ta · 11-30-2009, 09:04 AM

That's nice too, David..

Thanks
Charles

old66tiger · 11-30-2009, 10:07 AM

I think they look ok but there are better out there in my opinon. Check out Budnik sparks. I saw them on a 69 TA that Prodigy Customs did and the car looked really tough. Also, Billet Specialties makes some awesome stuff. I just placed my order for a set of daggers with Driverzinc and can't wait to get them. Everyone says that billet specialties makes some of the best rims and the cast line is very affordable

guccieng · 11-30-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckies76ta

Been checking out the Centerline wheels. They seem to have there s-it together. I hate dealing with a Company where you get no response to your questions.

Here's the Centerline ones I have be looking at..

Thanks
Charles

those look alot like the centerlines i went with (legend series retro's), mentioned in my previous post! is it the same? i can't tell with such a small pic. here's a pic of the retro's with powdercoating:

chuckies76ta · 11-30-2009, 07:23 PM

Thanks guys for the info..

John, Those are a little different.. Thanks for posting a pic.

Charles

Silver Judge · 11-30-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuart

I like them. They're very similar to the Minilite wheels a lot of racers used back in the old Trans Am days. http://www.bossman.com.au/

Ding Ding Ding !
Yes, Stuart is right, they look like the Mini-Lite wheels and the mini lites look great on Pontiac F body cars IMHO

old66tiger · 11-30-2009, 10:56 PM

http://www.prodigycustoms.com/projec...s.php?album=14

KICK Butt wheels on first gen - and probably 2nd gen too.

chuckies76ta · 06:22 AM

Thanks for all the comments. No reply from Team 3, so I decided to go with the Centerline rims. Ordered them today..

I went with the 15x8 and 15x10 with a 4" B/S.. That way I can just transfer my tires over..

Thanks again everyone.

Charles

GT182 · 12-01-2009, 07:34 PM

Chuck.... I like the first ones you showed on page 1. And I like the front end of the TA on that eBay link too.

chuckies76ta · 12-01-2009, 07:37 PM

Ya, I agree with you. that car looks sweet. As for wheels, well I changed my mind and went with the centerlines..

Thanks
charles

Grand73Am · 12-03-2009, 04:55 PM

Can't go wrong with that choice. Modern...yet have a classic retro look too. Will look great I'm sure!

mike nixon · 12-03-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckies76ta

Thanks for all the comments. No reply from Team 3, so I decided to go with the Centerline rims. Ordered them today..

I went with the 15x8 and 15x10 with a 4" B/S.. That way I can just transfer my tires over..

Thanks again everyone.

Charles

I like those,

Thomasmoto · 12-03-2009, 05:03 PM

Please let us know when you get them and pics, pics, pics, lotsa pics!

chuckies76ta · 12-03-2009, 10:29 PM

Picked up the tires today.. Rims on order. Will post pics when they arrive..

Thanks guys
Charles

NBF823 · 12-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Cool! Mention the tire sizes when ya post pics.

Real shortage of 15" tire sizes I think. Not to bad for the Firebirds though. But I'd like to see more low profs for big widths; 40s/45s/50s/55s etc. My favorite size rim though.

Keith Vrabec · 12-03-2009, 10:49 PM

I have a hard time getting past American TT or 200S, but the Minilites do look good on the car, esp being red. Not too sure if they would look so distintive on my black car but maybe onthe white 72, they woudl work. I still like the fat 15 inch tires to fill the wheel well though.
KV

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