DaveC6970 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Finally, after 4 years, I found a set of wheels that I like and more importantly fit. They are American Legend Racer wheels, 18x7 front, 18x8 rear. I ordered them directly from the manufacturer and they were nice enough to open up the center bore for me. I almost went with the full polished version but decided the gray centered would look good with the silver paint. I have no affiliation with them, but great folks to work with and wheels were reasonably priced. -Dave 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Me likey…kinda looks like u chose a deeper offset for the rear…if so, me likey even more haha ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Wow, they are the best after markets I’ve seen on a first gen. Most other aftermarket wheels are terrible IMO. Very nice ? no rubs on tight turns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC6970 Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 19 hours ago, PWB said: Wow, they are the best after markets I’ve seen on a first gen. Most other aftermarket wheels are terrible IMO. Very nice ? no rubs on tight turns? No rubbing issues, but the fronts while wider than stock, are also shorter than stock tires so that may help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 That's a really good combination that all came together just right. I like them a lot. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 What tire size did u buy? Is your ride lowered with shorter springs or are u riding on bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) Looks great! What are the full specs of the wheels, including offset? How much were the centers opened up? Thanks for sharing! Edited July 30, 2018 by NC68Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC6970 Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, 60FlatTop said: That's a really good combination that all came together just right. I like them a lot. Bernie Thanks Bernie! 23 minutes ago, RockinRiviDad said: What tire size did u buy? Is your ride lowered with shorter springs or are u riding on bags? 225/50 R18 front, 235/55 R18 rear, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 through Tire Rack. Its on 2” drop springs from Coil Spring Specialties. 24 minutes ago, NC68Riviera said: Looks great! What are the full specs of the wheels, including offset? How much were the centers opened up? Thanks for sharing! 18x7 w/4.25 backspace front, 18x8 w/4.5 backspace rear. centerbore was 87mm to clear the 3.375 hubs. Almost went with 18x9 rears but the backspace went to 5.25 and space for the exhaust is tight enough. These are 1 piece cast wheels so I couldn’t choose the offsets. Its been mentioned on the forum before, but if you go the billet route and choose your offset, you could get a wide wheel under the back. Hope this helps -Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thanks for the info. Much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpanzers Riv Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Looks great Dave. It's hard to find a traditional looking wheel that doesn't look too "muscle car". I might buy a set so that I can change the look on my project. The other Dave C in Ohio. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) DAVEC6970 has inspired me to think about 18" wheels for The Aqua Zephyr. I was playing with some images of Boze Forged Flex5 wheels and super imposed them onto pictures of The Aqua Zephyr. I wish I had better pictures of the silver version of the wheels as I think I would like those better than the matte black. The black does look pretty awesome though! Edited August 3, 2018 by NC68Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Leave it as is. Too nice as is to be messing with. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 3 hours ago, NC68Riviera said: DAVEC6970 has inspired me to think about 18" wheels for The Aqua Zephyr. I was playing with some images of Boze Forged Flex5 wheels and super imposed them onto pictures of The Aqua Zephyr. I wish I had better pictures of the silver version of the wheels as I think I would like those better than the matte black. The black does look pretty awesome though! Mike, are these silver or are they polished? Black looks good and matches the top. The polished lip breaks the wheel up from the sidewall of the tire. Second picture wheels looks polished. I think that makes these wheels look heavy and too much bling for this car. Just my opinion. A subtle gray or silver would give the car a more subdued look. Or something will a narrower spoke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC6970 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 I’m with steeleman, I like the black ones. I guess I’m like some women (and men) with shoes, I don’t think you can have to many sets of wheels. I still want a set of Supremes with whitewalls for when that mood strikes.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 hours ago, steelman said: Mike, are these silver or are they polished? Black looks good and matches the top. The polished lip breaks the wheel up from the sidewall of the tire. Second picture wheels looks polished. I think that makes these wheels look heavy and too much bling for this car. Just my opinion. A subtle gray or silver would give the car a more subdued look. Or something will a narrower spoke. Boze will apply any color of finish you desire. I have to agree that a darker silver would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Great choice in wheels!!! They look fantastic on your car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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