So I took advantage of the promo sale on the Rushforth wheels the site is having. My wife and I went down to Driverz (http://www.driverzinc.com/) Inc in Corona and had a talk with Jon Henson.

This is what we came to. 19x8 front w/ 5" backspace and 20x10 Rear w/5.75 backspace. Rushforth Whiplash in brushed center, and Polished lip. The rear lip 4" wide and the front is 3". All stock suspension w/ Eichbach lowering springs.

Some teaser shots!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/IMG_0363.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/IMG_0364.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/IMG_0365.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/IMG_0366.jpg

sweet looking wheels. don't worry if the nay sayers join in with all their old timer opinions :thumbsup:

Tim

sweet looking wheels. don't worry if the nay sayers join in with all their old timer opinions :thumbsup:

Tim

lol. Im already prepared for that!

Are you serious? Horrible tastes.



I'm kidding. Can't wait to see 'em all mounted up. :thumbsup:What are you waitin' on???

looks great.

Looks great! X2

x3.

get them and put them on already. You decide on tire sizes yet?

x3.

get them and put them on already. You decide on tire sizes yet?

Just ordered them today. Those are the displays. Mine will be here in 4 weeks!

Wheels: 19x8 5" BS 20x10 5.75" BS Brushed centers and polished lip
Tires are Nitto NT05 245/40/19 fronts and 275/40/20 Rears

That's gunna be like the longest 4 weeks of your life isn't it? lol

sounds good.

Just ordered them today. Those are the displays. Mine will be here in 4 weeks!

Wheels: 19x8 5" BS 20x10 5.75" BS Brushed centers and polished lip
Tires are Nitto NT05 245/40/19 fronts and 275/40/20 Rears

Awww, you got me! Well, I guess that's why it's titled "TEASER".

Awww, you got me! Well, I guess that's why it's titled "TEASER".


Yeah the rotor throws it off a bit. a rotor with no caliper!

I saw that, questioned it and hoped you hadn't bought those Pep Boys fake rotor disk thingys to hide what was behind 'em. But now I know...and knowing's half the battle.

Sounds killer man,that should look awesome against your shade of blue.:thumbsup:

Yeah I was a bit hesitant on finish color. The car color is a lexus dark charcoal(smokey granite mica). All of the cars with this color have either the stock silver wheels or matte black finished aftermarket wheels. I figured it would look pretty sweet with the matte black finish, but after comparing the color against the car it was obvious it wasn't going to work. The VElle has way too much chrome to pull off the stealth flat black look! So I went with the brushed center and Polished LIp! I hope I wont regret it!

Vince

Yeah I was a bit hesitant on finish color. The car color is a lexus dark charcoal(smokey granite mica). All of the cars with this color have either the stock silver wheels or matte black finished aftermarket wheels. I figured it would look pretty sweet with the matte black finish, but after comparing the color against the car it was obvious it wasn't going to work. The VElle has way too much chrome to pull off the stealth flat black look! So I went with the brushed center and Polished LIp! I hope I wont regret it!

Vince

Whoops,my bad...thought it looked blue.

why not a 305/35/20? same sidewall height (305/35=4.2 and 275/40=4.3), but the 305's are just wider. you might be stretching the 305 a little with the 10" wheel, but its worth it.

Tim

why not a 305/35/20? same sidewall height (305/35=4.2 and 275/40=4.3), but the 305's are just wider. you might be stretching the 305 a little with the 10" wheel, but its worth it.

Tim


I would then have to roll the fenders, which i did not want to do! Jon was talking about heating the paint and then having a tool roll it. Didn't sound like a good idea to me. Is it that much more significant?

Vince

significant in looks, but probably wouldnt be noticed too much in handling. its over 1" wider, so i would do it.

does jon have a set of 305's to test fit?

if you cant get it dropped enough to make it look right with the 305's, i would stick with the 275's. the stance will make or break the look of the 20's.

significant in looks, but probably wouldnt be noticed too much in handling. its over 1" wider, so i would do it.

does jon have a set of 305's to test fit?

if you cant get it dropped enough to make it look right with the 305's, i would stick with the 275's. the stance will make or break the look of the 20's.

He's out sick with the flu so hopefully he is back tomorrow. I have a few questions to ask him, and i wanna change the finish of the wheel to be more like this 65 Mustang.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/100_0143.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/Mau_Mustang2.jpg

I am currently running all stock suspension other then a set of Eibach lowering springs 1.3 inch drop all the way around. I might have to take a trip down there again and get test fitted for some 305's. The stance is everything!

Thanks Tim for bringing these to my attention!

Vince

significant in looks, but probably wouldnt be noticed too much in handling. its over 1" wider, so i would do it.

does jon have a set of 305's to test fit?

if you cant get it dropped enough to make it look right with the 305's, i would stick with the 275's. the stance will make or break the look of the 20's.

What about 295's. That's whats on that 68 GTO

Picked them up today, called in sick to work and mounted them up.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3085-4.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3086-3.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3091-1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3106-1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3107.jpg

Vince, that looks great........do you have anymore pics to post?

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3108.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3112.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3123.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3125.jpg

looks good, now you just need to drop it some more. those wheels are SICK!!!!

looks good, now you just need to drop it some more. those wheels are SICK!!!!


Yeah im looking for some 3inch drop springs for the rear. Who sells them?

Looking good...:thumbsup:

Looks like we nailed your fitment Vince!?

You are going to like those Nitto NT05s.

Check and make sure you put Lefts on the Lefts, and Rights on the Rights. I think this rear one is wrong:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3108.jpg

Looks like we nailed your fitment Vince!?

You are going to like those Nitto NT05s.

Check and make sure you put Lefts on the Lefts, and Rights on the Rights. I think this rear one is wrong:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3108.jpg


Yea I noticed that right after I installed it. Thanks.

Picked them up today, called in sick to work and mounted them up.
l:)Better hope your boss does not know your car on TC, :D
The wheels look great:thumbsup:

l:)Better hope your boss does not know your car on TC, :D
The wheels look great:thumbsup:

I said the same thing. "Hope nobody from work sees that post".

I think the fitment is nice too. I hate it when wheels have the sunken in look compared to the body.

That's a nice combo. :thumbsup:

Nice, but I think it would look better with a little less diameter wheel and a little more sidewall on the tires (especially the rear). Slightly lower all the way around too. I like the wheel style.

i love it. looks fantastic!

Went to LA today for a physical, and dropped by OPG to pick up some rear springs. The general plan was to order both the 2" and 3" and compare the difference. Since the 2" were out of stock I just picked up the 3" and installed them right when I got home. So I now have a set of Eibach 1.3" Rear lowering springs for sale if anyone is interested, PM me.

Heres the difference: 1" springs compared to the 3"
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/IMG_0482.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3149.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3150.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3151.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3155.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3154.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3156.jpg

As I mentioned elsewhere,those 3" springs were the PERFECT call on the rear:yes:,now I'd like the see the front sit 1" lower and it'd be so hot you won't be able to stop staring...:noway:

you said that you "think" it will rub with the front 1" lower. stop whining until it "does" rub. jk, but at least give it a shot. it almost has a reverse rake now. the rear looks sick though.

Tim

I say drop it one more inch in the front and you've have the perfect stance for that wheel size. The car looks great and that's probably the only style of large diameter wheels I like on a Chevelle. I really like that color too.

I would like to see some pics with the chrome wheel well opening moldings installed.

This is the first Chevelle that has caught my eye with large wheels on her. You have done a great job so far, keep up the good work.

I am sure I can drop the front another inch, I then would not be able to turn the wheels without it rubbing on my inner fenders. I will look into it, but I am happy with the way it sits now.

Thanks for the kind words guys!

you have to drop the front more to finish the pro touring look u going for.......cant half a$$ it.... all the way! looks great though

I think the front needs to be dropped more also to get "The Stance" otherwise...Mehhh, it's not quite there to me. Hope you don't mind the constructive criticism.:thumbsup: And IF it did rub, where do you anticipate it rubbing? There might be measures to correct it.

old timer, na sayer here.I don't like the big wheel little rubber look on classics .But ,nobody cares what I think .If you like it ,that's what matters!

I am sure I can drop the front another inch, I then would not be able to turn the wheels without it rubbing on my inner fenders. I will look into it, but I am happy with the way it sits now.

Thanks for the kind words guys!


Have you changed out the hex head fasteners on the inner fenders to button heads? That will help quite a bit. With that front wheel/backspace combo,you should be able to drop the front down some more without interference concerns.

Went to LA today for a physical, and dropped by OPG to pick up some rear springs. The general plan was to order both the 2" and 3" and compare the difference. Since the 2" were out of stock I just picked up the 3" and installed them right when I got home. So I now have a set of Eibach 1.3" Rear lowering springs for sale if anyone is interested, PM me.

Heres the difference: 1" springs compared to the 3"
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/IMG_0482.jpg

Any chance that you compared the stock springs to the height to the 3" dropped springs?

VERY NICE!!!!! I really like it.:beers:

I got new wheels today.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3162.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3171.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3173.jpg

70chevelle406, what is your final suspension brake down of how you are sitting on this wheel and tire set up? As in what product and how much did you lower it.

Jamco rear springs 3" drop Eibach 1"drop up front. All stock control arms front and rear!

Did I miss something:confused: What happened to the seven spoke wheels?

Also, I can't remember what color it was but I went to a car show last weekend and saw the exact same wheels on a 70 chevelle. Was that your car (I see you're in San Diego, the show was in temecula)?

Did I miss something:confused: What happened to the seven spoke wheels?

Also, I can't remember what color it was but I went to a car show last weekend and saw the exact same wheels on a 70 chevelle. Was that your car (I see you're in San Diego, the show was in temecula)?


I felt that the 5 spoke suited the car much better. It is a Lexus Dark Charcoal. No it wasn't me!

I got new wheels today.



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/VinceRap9/70%20Chevelle/DSCF3173.jpg


Mannnn, talk about coming in close. I like it when the wheels sit as close as mechanically possible to the fender though. How wide are the new wheels?

Jamco rear springs 3" drop Eibach 1"drop up front. All stock control arms front and rear!


Thank you... Stance looks great :thumbsup:

10" wide rears 8" fronts

I really liked the 7 spokes on her..........

What happened to the blem whiplash wheels?

Mannnn, talk about coming in close. I like it when the wheels sit as close as mechanically possible to the fender though. How wide are the new wheels?

That's just how we fit them! They are the same fitment as the first set of wheels, DriverzInc specs... 19x8 fronts, and 20x10 rears.

That's just how we fit them! They are the same fitment as the first set of wheels, DriverzInc specs... 19x8 fronts, and 20x10 rears.

Just so you guys know,a 9" wide front wheel fits these cars perfectly too,Jon set me up with a 18x9/18x10 combo on my '70 SS454 and it works perfect.:yes:

That's just how we fit them! They are the same fitment as the first set of wheels, DriverzInc specs... 19x8 fronts, and 20x10 rears.


Good stuff!