I just got back home from traveling over 4000 miles on the 2003 Hot Rod Power Tour (it was great to actually meet some of you in person) and guess what FINALLY shows up the day after I return home? My new iForged wheels! It sure would have been nice to have them last week but at least they are here after waiting for 18 weeks!

They are the 3pc version which allows more options in backspacing and wheel lip sizes. They were custom built top my specifications as I wanted the biggest smooth lip available on a lightweight forged wheel with staggered sizing, all while still fitting within the fenders of the car. The sizes are 18 x 9.5" front and 18 x 10.5" rear with a 2.5" lip on the front and a massive 3.5" lip on the rears. I looked into getting a 4" rear lip but I'm glad I didn't as I feel the 3.5" lip is pushing the limits of good taste.

The front 18x9.5" wheels weigh 20lbs and the rear 18x10.5" wheels weigh only 21lbs so there really is not a weight penalty going from the stock 17" ZR1 wheels. After driving on some terrible roads down south compared to our Michigan roads (which are nothing to brag about) on the Power Tour I'm sure glad I didn't opt for 19" or 20" wheels as I honestly don't think a wheel in those sizes from any mfg. would have survived the trip.

The tires are the new Kumho Ecsta MX in 275/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear tires. So far I'm very impressed with the tires.

Well enough chit chat here are some quick pics I just took of the car with my crappy digital camera. I was getting late and the sun was setting so they are not the best but you get a pretty good idea of what they look like.

CLICK HERE! to see the pictures. Click on the small pics to enlarge them.

Greg

 

perfect offset

 

Nice ride!!!


-Mike

 

Congrats dude, the car look INCREDIBLE. And it looked good on the tour too.


How did the Deal with your dad's Camaro ever work out ?

 

Those are my FAVORITE rims, how much did you pay for them?

And how are those Kumhos?

 

Jake, Thanks for the compliments! It was cool to meet you in person and see your sweet Comp T/A on the Power Tour blasting down the interstate at well over 100 mph on a couple of occasions!

Since the #1976 Pewter Hot Rod Test Camaro got trashed on the Tour as you know, my father went to Berger Chevy on Thurs and bought the sister car. It is identical to the one the Hot Rod staff was driving, Pewter color and all, just not with the bent frame, floor pan, missing trans cross memmber, and the big 'ole hole in the tranny! The car he bought is #1977 and we will be going to Berger on Wed to pick it up with him. Sould be cool!

Greg

 

G- DAMN !!!!!
SWEET

 

Those wheels are totaly awesome. I hate to tell you this, but with the kind of $ you spent on those wheels, your rotors now look wimpy. Maybe time to think about some slotted/crossdrilled ones.

 

WOW, thats one sweet ride! I love the rims too! Keep up the good work.

 

bada$$ car bro! it looks so awesome and now with the wheels....WOW!! thats about the only way to describe it!

 

sweet ride

 

WOW MAN THOSE ARE THE COOLEST RIMS IVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!! YOU SHOULD DROP ME A REPLY ON THE DEMINSION AND WHERE YOU GOT THEM..... WOW THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OF THESE FOR YOU.... PLEASE REPLY TO THIS.... EMAIL IS CRAIGKISER9@AOL.COM

 

damn those look sweet as hell

 

Tastefully done! You have done an awesome job with your car.

 

One of the cleanest cars I've seen posted. Very well done. The attention to detail is amazing.