Not Much Wheel Selection

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Not Much Wheel Selection

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So the guys in the local roadster club like to tease me about trying to be original. Seems like most of them think that the cars should always be brought back to original condition. I see that there is only about 4 different kinds of wheels that people use for roadsters. Is it because it is hard to find the certain offset or people just dont have much of an imagination? I've started the hunt for something different than what most use. :D
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ahgrafx wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:49 pm So the guys in the local roadster club like to tease me about trying to be original.
Who cares?

ahgrafx wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:49 pm I see that there is only about 4 different kinds of wheels that people use for roadsters.
Please visit this thread. It has a few more than "4 different kinds of wheels" for roadsters.
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=5787
ahgrafx wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:49 pm Is it because it is hard to find the certain offset or people just dont have much of an imagination?
Yeah, we just don't have much of an imagination. See the thread link above.
ahgrafx wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:49 pm I've started the hunt for something different that what most use. :D
Ok. Please update the thread link above with pictures of your new wheels.
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Want to buy my minilites? NO Roadsters are seen with minilites
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2mAn wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:57 pm Want to buy my minilites? NO Roadsters are seen with minilites
is this meant as a joke? they look exactly like the panasports same style
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ahgrafx wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:37 pm
2mAn wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:57 pm Want to buy my minilites? NO Roadsters are seen with minilites
is this meant as a joke? they look exactly like the panasports same style
Mine are definitely unique :lol:

any interest in wire wheels? Not kidding
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2mAn wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:57 pm NO Roadsters are seen with minilites
Simon there are plenty
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Alvin wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:55 pm Simon there are plenty
If anyone would've caught my sarcasm, I was expecting you Alvin... :lol:
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2mAn wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:02 pm
Alvin wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:55 pm Simon there are plenty
If anyone would've caught my sarcasm, I was expecting you Alvin... :lol:
:D
Sarcasm aside, I'm looking forward to the "not much wheel selection" and "only four kinds of wheels" solution!
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ahgrafx wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:49 pm I see that there is only about 4 different kinds of wheels that people use for roadsters. Is it because it is hard to find the certain offset or people just dont have much of an imagination? I've started the hunt for something different that what most use. :D

Very excited that the forum finally has an “artist” with some “imagination” to raise the bar around here! :lol:
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"Enkei EK26"

(Alvin has pictures -- wait, that goes w/o saying)

Now five, and counting ...

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Find a set of Gallops.. 8 spoke but different..
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bakerjf wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:58 pm
ahgrafx wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:49 pm I see that there is only about 4 different kinds of wheels that people use for roadsters. Is it because it is hard to find the certain offset or people just dont have much of an imagination? I've started the hunt for something different that what most use. :D

Very excited that the forum finally has an “artist” with some “imagination” to raise the bar around here! :lol:
U got that right joker
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Im just lazy......
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I think the reason that most roadsters have one of a few sets of wheels is because when most people by a classic car they want it to look like what they remember. Personally, I feel that modern wheel designs on most any classic car just looks wrong. Of course there are exceptions. I want my car to look and DRIVE like it did when I first bought it in 1972. To me a big part of a classic car is to experience what a car felt and looked like in its era. Some just want an old body on a modern chassis with a newer drivetrain and that's ok too. Too each his own, ther're all cool!
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"Period correct" is what Mike is referring to. And noted "to each his own" as it should be.

I would also note that a few undies are getting twisted into a bundle as can happen with words or interpretation of words or intent... unbundle please. People are too easily offended and this hobby is about fun and community.
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