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Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: torredcuda on April 23, 2022, 01:23:21 PM

Title: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: torredcuda on April 23, 2022, 01:23:21 PM
Don`t hold back as I know what these wheels were styled after, yay or nay on a Mopar?

https://us-mags.com/bandit-u109-w-3303.htm

https://images.iconfigurators.app/images/wheels/large/USMags_Bandit_1-copy500.png
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: dodj on April 23, 2022, 01:32:55 PM
Personally not a fan.
Kind of reminds of 'Hot Wheels'
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: torredcuda on April 23, 2022, 02:20:30 PM
 :deadhorse:
Quote from: dodj on April 23, 2022, 01:32:55 PM
Personally not a fan.
Kind of reminds of 'Hot Wheels'

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274487933051
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: Bullitt- on April 23, 2022, 04:26:22 PM
 Can't say I love em........ Went in search of Barracuda's with 17" wheels...
     This one caught my eye...
American Racing 17-Inch   Think their the VN701 Nova
  EDIT  Which apparently are no longer made  :Thud:


(https://fastmusclecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1973PlymouthBarracudamopar435.jpg)

(https://fastmusclecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1973PlymouthBarracudamopar4355.jpg)
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: headejm on April 23, 2022, 05:14:22 PM
"Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder".

I'm an E-body purist so I prefer OEM wheels.
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: anlauto on April 23, 2022, 06:44:54 PM
Years ago companies started making their larger versions of Magnum wheels...then YearOne came out with theirs and blew everybody away...the ones you posted look like older cheap crappy versions of the Magnum wheel :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: torredcuda on April 24, 2022, 03:41:49 AM
Quote from: Bullitt- on April 23, 2022, 04:26:22 PM
Can't say I love em........ Went in search of Barracuda's with 17" wheels...
     This one caught my eye...
American Racing 17-Inch   Think their the VN701 Nova
  EDIT  Which apparently are no longer made  :Thud:


I like those but look like only available in 20" or 22" now.
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: torredcuda on April 24, 2022, 03:49:25 AM
Thanks for the honest opinions. I like the style of wheel and like the one I posted better than the Magnum copies that are out there as it has the same style but not and exact copy. My concern is that it is actually looks more like the GM Rally wheel and that Mopar guys will notice and give me crap. I understand my car, my choice but don`t want something that looks obviously like a GM part on my Mopar.

Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: Bullitt- on April 24, 2022, 04:35:53 AM
  These are basically the same but don't look quite so PMD for some reason
http://wheels.xxxautohaus.com/wheel/2782/us-mags-bandit-us304/


  Bandit 304 ... I think a bit taller sidewall on the rear would improve the look  :alan2cents:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a3/91/51/a39151c9f12548947c1697ffebf581af.png
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a3/91/51/a39151c9f12548947c1697ffebf581af.png)
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: torredcuda on April 24, 2022, 06:17:47 AM
The 304 looks like a forged version of the 109 but not an option at over $1300 a piece!

https://www.carid.com/us-mags-wheels/us304-bandit-2pc-forged-welded-custom-finish-87720589.html
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: RUNCHARGER on April 24, 2022, 07:34:15 AM
I don't really care for the Pontiac style, but it's not my car and not bought with my visa.
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: 70rag383 on April 24, 2022, 08:06:03 AM
Like Alan said, the 17" YearOne Magnums or Rallyes look really good. Have you considered those? You won't incur so much wrath from the purists either. I have the Rallyes on my car and just love them.
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: anlauto on April 24, 2022, 08:35:54 AM
If you're after a representation of the Magnum wheel, then there is no comparison in 17" to the ones offered by YearOne :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: torredcuda on April 24, 2022, 10:13:12 AM
I`m not really after a factory looking wheel, IMO Rallyes are plain BORING and I don`t want a wheel almost everyone else has. I`m also not really after a Magnum looking wheel I just like the 5 star look - I`m after something classic but somewhat modern at the same time if that makes sense. Besides paint color choosing wheels is the toughest decision.  :looney:
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: torredcuda on April 24, 2022, 10:53:06 AM
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/RWG-109MB7706500?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6pOTBhCTARIsAHF23fLIqj1e3UL5A3VDml3sdi5OG__Ckx_GvM4gyM6GsffiENNgmZu7k8kaAp3dEALw_wcB
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: Bullitt- on April 24, 2022, 11:23:31 AM
  It might be my imagination but these HK Magnums appear to have a thinner spoke?

(https://scontent.fdpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/225043475_348863510047159_1390010195647748898_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=5TmWD32JB2cAX8HOte8&_nc_ht=scontent.fdpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AT9tl4nCEZ4rPl4avSLPc84dCoDtCmWKWfZlPwJGXzn-Hw&oe=626B48A8)
Title: Re: Opinions wanted on wheel
Post by: Jsand73440 on April 24, 2022, 01:39:28 PM
Check out the Foose Legends F105. I have a 17" set on my challenger, and really like them.