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Old 04-23-2014, 11:22 PM   #1
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55-59 wheel options

Im wanting to add some wheels to my 56 chevy. What old school or new school ideas is everyone running. If you have pics please post thinks. Im running the lowered axle. Thanks everyone.
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Old 04-23-2014, 11:41 PM   #2
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American Outlaw II 15x7 front, 15x10 rear
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Old 04-23-2014, 11:48 PM   #3
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I heard I needed to run at least 16" preferably larger for the lowered axle and lowered springs, but not positive
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Old 04-23-2014, 11:53 PM   #4
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Re: 55-59 wheel options

American racing torque thrust II are pretty sweet. Kind of a mix of old and new.
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Old 04-24-2014, 11:06 AM   #5
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I heard I needed to run at least 16" preferably larger for the lowered axle and lowered springs, but not positive
negative, i run 15'' steel wheels on truk
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Old 04-24-2014, 11:10 AM   #6
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Your running a mustang ii suspension aren't you. Im running the lowered axle theres less gtound clearance so you have to run a larger wheel.
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Old 04-24-2014, 02:23 PM   #7
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Old school all the way for me. Corvette Rally's
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Old 04-25-2014, 10:50 PM   #8
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Much better selection of tires for 16s than 15s.
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Old 04-25-2014, 11:44 PM   #9
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Just some wheel ideas I seen today at the Western street rod nationals in Bakersfield California.
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Old 04-25-2014, 11:46 PM   #10
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Old school are 15" and the torq style atlre 18
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