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Old May 7, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Default Re: Opinions about retro aftermarket rims?

The Halibrands you liked first became popular in the early 1960s, first on the AC Cobras, then on the Ford GT. Not keen on introducing Ford DNA to the mix but Halibrand style wheels are doing well on several popular modern cars ... it's like Bruce Springsteen's latest comeback . As several posters mentioned, the Halibrands compliment the design. (But what do I know? I liked the pix of the Minilites on a 67 Camaro

"Gennies" don't quite work ... too much weight and not enough offset or tire wall in our sizes

I always thought the Crossfire (especially with the Silver exterior and Red Cedar interior) bore a strong familial resemblance to the Mercedes gullwing. It used Rudge steel wheels, sometimes with hubcaps.

The closest I've been able to find is a D type Jaguar alloy replica rim from a British company. Weight would be OK but offsets and sourcing a proper hubcap would be problematic. The knock off spinners they marketed on the site didn't look very impressive though.

 

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