American Eagle
#1
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
American Eagle
Hi guys, I found a different set of wheels that are similar to the outlaw 2. They are American Eagle 16x7 with a +30 mm offset, so they should fit correctly.
But, how are they going to look on the 7. I don't think I would use the center cap. I think the center cap looks like it is for a truck.
Here is the wheel. Let me know what you guys think The picture is sort of a bad angle.
ashley
But, how are they going to look on the 7. I don't think I would use the center cap. I think the center cap looks like it is for a truck.
Here is the wheel. Let me know what you guys think The picture is sort of a bad angle.
ashley
#4
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What kind of wheels do you have on your 7?
ashley
#5
The reason I asked was they look like the wheels Ford put on their trucks in the 90's. Think Ranger, Explorer.
I have a set of 17" Fittipaldi's that were on the car when I bought it. Sorry, no pic from the car, but they look like this without the offset.
Don't do it young person!!!
I have a set of 17" Fittipaldi's that were on the car when I bought it. Sorry, no pic from the car, but they look like this without the offset.
Don't do it young person!!!
#7
Senior Member
@ first I thought this thread was about...
Then I was confused as to why it this was started in the first place, you should've just added to your "outlaw 2" thread Alritzer....or better yet one of the other numerous wheel fitment threads. Just sayin'...
Trending Topics
#9
Apex Seal Treachery!!!!!!
iTrader: (13)
You aren't going to find a lot of support for putting American Racing wheels on a Japanese sports car. Typically you are gonna hear things that range from "It's your car, do what you want", to "WTF is wrong with you..rawr, rawr.." American Racing, Cragar etc are what you typically find (and look best) on American Muscle.
If you want to stick to cheap/economical and American look for some Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis wheels. They are pretty light, fit pretty well, look pretty good and are cheap, cheap cheap.
If you want to stick to cheap/economical and American look for some Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis wheels. They are pretty light, fit pretty well, look pretty good and are cheap, cheap cheap.
#10
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I never gave any thought about putting American Racing Wheels on a Japanese car. I suppose I should be looking at Japanese wheels.
I have about $800 without going to saving.
ashley
#11
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#12
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yep, I just didn't want you guys having to wade through the other thread because I thought it was getting long.
#14
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
But, now I can see your point.
#15
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#16
Sharp Claws
iTrader: (30)
those style wheels are more suited for a truck or old domestic boat than an import sports car. you will wind up with a low offset and not the deep dish you see in the picture, ultimately making the design look not so appealing, ie the less of a lip between the face and outside there is the more gaudy they look. initially i had 8" wheels on my S-10 but i disliked them after a while and went for some 10" wide with more offset which looked more like the original Mickey Thompsons.
also when i had them on my truck the castings eventually became porous and the wheels would not hold air. a soap test on the wheels showed several spots in the aluminum that were hemorrhaging. it was a very minor leak but still very irritating since there is no realistic way of fixing it besides imbalance the tire further(33" tires) with slime coating.
also when i had them on my truck the castings eventually became porous and the wheels would not hold air. a soap test on the wheels showed several spots in the aluminum that were hemorrhaging. it was a very minor leak but still very irritating since there is no realistic way of fixing it besides imbalance the tire further(33" tires) with slime coating.
Last edited by RotaryEvolution; 02-06-13 at 12:48 PM.
#19
Just cruising
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Weirton, WV
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the idea of the convertible wheels, I'd never considered that option.
#22
Trunk Ornament
iTrader: (11)
I have to agree w/ what rotaryevolution said in your other thread. If you like them, use them. Don't worry about what others say or think about them. I'm not a fan of the tri-blade things you have on it now, but if that's your thing then go for it. I personally think the steelies that Rotorhead722 put on his car look pretty damn good, and they still fit your affinity for old-school style rims.
For anyone who is wondering, they're 15x8 +6 with 8mm spacers all around, and he got them from Summit for $50ea.
For anyone who is wondering, they're 15x8 +6 with 8mm spacers all around, and he got them from Summit for $50ea.
#23
Rotary Power
iTrader: (15)
My car had big 18" on front and 19"on back with spacers before i bought it , probably heavy but looked great.
I could of got them for $500 extra but I decided to get the car without, got two stock t2 wheels and two aluminum spares with it for $500 less off the cars price.
Here's how they looked, idk the weight but they look pimp with rolled fenders on back, car is lowered 1.5" all around.
Rotary >Pistons
I could of got them for $500 extra but I decided to get the car without, got two stock t2 wheels and two aluminum spares with it for $500 less off the cars price.
Here's how they looked, idk the weight but they look pimp with rolled fenders on back, car is lowered 1.5" all around.
Rotary >Pistons
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
distr0
Canadian Forum
3
10-07-15 08:17 AM
82streetracer
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
7
08-23-15 09:28 AM