Haters gonna hate, but I'm happy!
Thanks for the support and positive feedback from many of you. Ringbrothers was suggested by a member here, HPP, so big thumbs up to him or her. Thanks for watching! Sharing of the video is much appreciated.
https://youtu.be/8eSBrncI1RM
The 68-70 Charger body is the absolute pinnacle of the Mopar cars and the American 2 door muscle car crowd. The lines were perfect from the beginning. All these people that think that they are improving on the design are sorely mistaken. I am no purist...If I see a flaw in any design, I am willing to accept a change or a modification. The 66-67 Chevelle is a beautiful design. The 68-72 looks fat and bloated by design and could use a stretch job to make the middle appear less thick. These cars though....The multiple sharp body lines, in essence a cockpit set over two halves of sharply edged fenders/quarter panels...It is just excellence in design.
How can you think that you can do it better? SHORTEN a Charger quarter panel? What ??? Move the front tires forward? Uh, no SIR, that is NOT an improvement. I can appreciate a narrowed bumper that fits with a closer gap. I like when "quality control" issues are addressed but the basic design needed NO help from these guys.
I think that the wheel choice is ugly too. People have bashed the Swedish Charger for the wheels being way too big. I think that car looks fine aside from the gigantic wheels. This car looks stubby with wheels out of proportion in a similar way, only far worse.
These guys have bastardized Chevrolets for a long time, they should stick to modifying cars that are ugly in stock form, not trying to reinvent the wheel that was perfect to begin with.
am I understinding this correctly - you're planning to drive it, often - AWESOME!
what's the average miles per year that a Ring Broither's car gets driven?
I'll see both of these "custom" Chargers later this week to get that "in person" perspective ..... but if you're driving it, you WIN!! :2thumbs:
It's hard to know if the changes improved the dimensions or not because the video didn't give enough shots of the whole car. It's mostly closeups.
It looks like they were wise enough not to make major changes. Customizers often have good ideas about the originals' weak spots but they make the changes way too severe.
The whole project looks nice. It's modernized without being too Foose-ified. You definitely see some respect & love for the original car showing through.
Stock-looking wheels? Dark green paint? Whoa. I wouldn't have chosen those things but I respect the mindset they show.
Bravo! I think your car turned out TERRIFIC, and I love the wheels and color choice! I do hate it when people get too carried away making a classic into another, bastardized car altogether, but I feel that all of the work done on your car is very tasteful. Everybody falls somewhere on the spectrum with their preferences ranging from bone-stock to wild customization, so of course you're not going to please everybody, but good for you for building a quality project to YOUR taste, and that is awesome that you plan to actually put some miles on it!
Well I can see why they'd move the front wheels forward for better handling, and weight distribution via moving the engine further behind the front wheel center line, but what was gained from shortening the quarter panels?
And I kinda dig the wheels to be honest. High dollar fake steelies. They make 'em in 17"? lol That and the fact that it's green lends to the understated nature of a very extremely modified car. It's your car, and it seems like you're happy with the result, so awesome for you! Still looks like a Charger to me!
i think the car was tastefully done, i wouldnt of lowered the rockers though. it kinda gives the car a billboard look from the side like the new challegers. all in all not bad. i bought a model car of a charger and tappered the rockers down in the front to give it a wedge shape without the ass end a mile in the air. looked really cool. i would like to try this on a real car someday
Other than the fugly looking steel wheels and dog dish caps and that putrid mundane F8 paint it's OK
To my mind its....Ok.....nothing more. Kinda disappointing for a Ring Bros car. On one hand I love the Charger shape so its hard to improve on it......on the other hand, looking at their past cars I was expecting to be more outrageous and get the usual love/hate reactions. To me they went too tame. A regular guy with average car knowledge might walk past this in the street and think its just a clean Charger with big wheels. To me that's not what Ring cars are about. I want a car to be outrageous when It comes from these guys...I want them to push the limits of what's acceptable and possible. I might not like it but it pushes the envelope. The Charger is much too safe in my book both in the body work and the not far from stock interior.. If I had seen in in the street, unbadged, I would never have guessed it was from the Bros. And as for the colour....well its a personal choice......but IMO it does very little for the car. However, as said, as long as the owners happy that's all that really counts. :2thumbs:
This is one guys vision of perfect, and even though I realize when you put it out like that for public display like that you are ASKING for scrutiny, I don't know how some of you pickers take your cars out of the garage, cause that cars worksmanship looks near perfect.
Used windsheilds, how cheap can I get my car painted,etc. :blahblah: :puke:
I'll say it again, I love it!
I would have gone with a more conventional HRE style of wheel if it were mine, but overall, I love it.
It's also probably the only case where alternating the stock bodylines paid off. These guys are fantastic.
Quote from: fizz on November 01, 2017, 07:31:45 AM
This is one guys vision of perfect, and even though I realize when you put it out like that for public display like that you are ASKING for scrutiny, I don't know how some of you pickers take your cars out of the garage, cause that cars worksmanship looks near perfect.
Used windsheilds, how cheap can I get my car painted,etc. :blahblah: :puke:
I don't think any of us are doubting these guys skill and workmanship.....they build to a level the me (and my 69) can only dream of....we are just giving an opinion on what we think of the finished result. And, yes, to the guy who foot the bill I'm sure that its completely perfect (well I certainly hope having fronted all that wedge!!) . When I show on here mine I expect a lot of criticism...and I will take it like a man (I wont cry much I promise!) because I already know lots wont like it.....but one favourable comment will make it worthwhile....If you cant take the comments and the criticisms then don't put you car on an open forum!!
I think it look awesome! I would trade my junk for that any day!
Beautiful car, I hope it puts smiles on your face "Miles" wide. :2thumbs: :cheers:
Tastefully done. I don't understand the wheelbase shift. Front fenders look odd with all the metal behind the wheel. It's almost impossible to improve the factory proportions. Very nice interior. I like the color choice and wheels.
I don't hate it, mostly because it's an altered version of a stock looking car. I'm not a fan of big silver bezels with rivet heads around everything like on their other builds...this is a little more subtle...
Listening again to the video....from what I understand the wheels are in fact NOT steel.......but alloy wheels machined to look like steel. Certainly that's what they imply.....am I wrong?
Quote from: alfaitalia on November 01, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Listening again to the video....from what I understand the wheels are in fact NOT steel.......but alloy wheels machined to look like steel. Certainly that's what they imply.....am I wrong?
Coffect! Alloy wheels made by HRE. Thanks for your comments!
I love it! For those that have said that it doesn't have all the usual, or fully modified bits and pieces as seen on other builds, I'm sure there is a price you pay for all that. Plus, the owner of the car (erlendch), may not have wanted the "far out" special. Sometimes less is more.
Love, love, Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuve the green, the wheels and the vinyl top. :drool5:
I'd drive it. :drive:
I find myself often torn between things that are "shiny new" and "looks right", and to me some things on this charger don't sit well. On the one hand I love the professionalism in the work done to the car, it's quality work and for that they have my respect BUT I don't agree with their visualization of it, i don't like the tires (from afar they might be ok, but up close ... just no), trunk, all the plastic covering that comes with modern engines, as well as the paint (i'm not a green type person), but that's my personal preference. I love the crisp looking interior though and i'm not all that bothered by the seats and console.
QuoteTastefully done. I don't understand the wheelbase shift. Front fenders look odd with all the metal behind the wheel. It's almost impossible to improve the factory proportions. Very nice interior. I like the color choice and wheels.
The longish front overhang (of the stock Charger) seems like a Mopar thing. The popular Ford & GM cars are mostly shorter there.
I like the care all but the wheel base increase. I supplied some parts for this car to the ring brothers. They are awesome guys.
Beautiful car for sure, congratulations!
I agree with a number of the other posters that they did a great job of keeping the spirit of the original car without going nuts on the outward appearance. Nothing crazy or over the top there. Interesting choice to shorten the rear.
:2thumbs:
Someone wrote elsewhere that with the front wheel openings moved forward, the car looks out of proportion like an Oldsmobile Toronado. Looking at the pictures again, the man has a point!
:scratchchin:
Generally not a restomod fan, but this is growing on me.
Yeah, I think I like it.
Glad you are happy with the outcome.
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TPR
Wheels are to big lol.. overal nice car!
Love it , UpDated a Classic without over doing it :Twocents:
Looking at the pictures again....I'm not sue if I would have noticed the moving forward of the front wheels if it had just been parked at the side of the road.....I see it clearly now but is that only because I KNOW its been done. Much like the tail shortening......two inches is neither here nor there......that's not what my wife says but that's a different story!!! I would not be surprised if others who have commented would not have noticed either (without another one near to compare)....if they are being honest.
now this one at Sema , on the other hand is a POS . Looks like a ford from the side
In both cases, thank goodness they didn't ruin '68s.
I love it. The shift forward of the front wheel is cool and continues to grow on me. The quality of the work looks great and I appreciate the fact that when I first saw the build on instagram, I thought it was stock. Honestly I think a lot of the people harping on the changes made wouldn't have noticed unless it was pointed out. Congrats man it's a beautiful ride. You've got a new subscriber on YouTube now so I hope to see more of it!
Not a fan of either one. The white one is horrible. The positive offset of the front wheel on the green car makes the hub cap stick out too far. I do like that it tries to resemble the stock look, but as said before, you can't improve the Chargers original proportions.
Yeah that white one is completely ruined. Removing the door scallops and essentially doubling the height of the front fenders, I don't even recognize it as a charger.....
Neither they or you elaborated on the increase in wheel base. Was it done for handling? If so, I can sure appreciate the sentiment. I don't think it changes the proportions that much.
I dig it. :2thumbs: The only thing I don't like is the exhaust tips(They are not bad but the stock tips would have fit the build better). Everything else was tastefully done and looks great.
I found some nice pictures online that show it off.
White one is just terrible.
Green one is nice quality, not my thing. Only thing on it I saw that I thought was an improvement on the original is the door panel under the armrest.
The Rings' car came out looking sorta like a Charger with its dimensions pushed a few steps in the direction of a 1st-gen Camaro.
I can totally appreciate the craftsmanship of the Ringbrothers car. Nicely done, & well executed.
However... yeah the body mods just do not give it justice IMHO. Certain subtle body mods I think are OK (shaving door handles, tucking in bumpers tight, shaving side markers, etc). But the overall body lines on a 2nd Gen Charger are just perfection. I just do not see the need to change them.
Then again mine's riding on Foose wheels which are not welcomed at least on this forum. ::) But I got some Ringbrother's parts on my car as well. :2thumbs:
Congrats on getting your Charger done the way you wanted it. Now go enjoy it! :cheers:
Quote from: erlendch on October 31, 2017, 09:44:57 PM
Haters gonna hate, but I'm happy!
Thanks for the support and positive feedback from many of you. Ringbrothers was suggested by a member here, HPP, so big thumbs up to him or her. Thanks for watching! Sharing of the video is much appreciated.
https://youtu.be/8eSBrncI1RM
I Like the idea it still looks like a 69 Charger to most people.
Not a fan of the wheel offsets. ( or the wheel themselves as Ive never been a big fan of steel wheel look myself )
BUT, it not MY car either.
If YOU'RE happy with it its all good, drive the snot out of it and enjoy the hell out of it as long as it put s big ars smile on your face.
I like it more in the most recent pictures, but that front hubcap still throws me off.
Hey man, I hope you are happy with it. I think it came out great. We all have different tastes and some will shove their opinions on you. What matters is that you are happy with it. Personally I really like how the wheels came out.
Drive it and enjoy it. It is yours and no one elses! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Thanks for all your feedback! I knew it was going to get some hate from Mopar fans, but I can live with that :icon_smile_cool: I love hearing your thoughts on it though, but good and bad, so thanks again for all comments and keep it coming.
So you know, the word "hater" may seem like a trendy and cool thing to say but it is not accurate. Just because someone has a difference of opinion, it is not always "Hate" that is the reason. Sometimes it is just how another person sees things. People that immediately discount another persons opinion or right to have one? That is closer to hate than the opinion itself. I am glad the owner of this car is open minded enough to see that. "Haters" ? No, more like "Critics".
Sometimes a critics opinion is based on years of experience in a matter, the opinion based on comparisons of several similar specimen. Sometimes the critic is just a person with no factual basis to form the opinion, they may not even own a classic car. THey have the right to the opinion but I'd think that their opinion carries less weight.
If you wanted the car to look like THIS, then you must be happy with the result. If you had something else in mind, I hope that you got a discount.
Sure, the builders HAVE ability. Still, just because you CAN, it does not mean that you SHOULD. I have the money to pay Doctors to shorten my arms and legs and make my kneecaps stick out further but what sense does that make? The body mods done here did not correct a flaw. As much as I love the Wife's 2015 Challenger, the longer wheelbase and shorter front and rear over-hangs do make the car look more stubby. This is the same with this car. The extended rocker panels takes it even further.
Quote from: Mytur Binsdirti on November 02, 2017, 06:00:51 AM
In both cases, thank goodness they didn't ruin '68s.
not so for this one
:popcrn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCc-RWIp7XU
I hate Green, but I like the Color.
That is all I got..
Quote from: erlendch on November 03, 2017, 12:20:26 AM
Thanks for all your feedback! I knew it was going to get some hate from Mopar fans, but I can live with that :icon_smile_cool: I love hearing your thoughts on it though, but good and bad, so thanks again for all comments and keep it coming.
I like it, congrats!
I like it :cheers:
I dig the trick Fratzog thumbscrews to hold the caps on. They did a really nice job tastefully modifying the car where it still retains most of its classic lines....they killed these lines on that white one :rotz:
Good luck with the car & I'm sure you'll get plenty of SMILES per gallon. :thumbs:
I prefer the original. The white one, especially the fender, reminds me of my grandfather's 65 continental. The wheel placement, exhaust on the green one make it look unusual. The workmanship is incredible and they are nice cars, but I like what I grew up with.
Im neither here nor there on it. The rear wheels look badass but the fronts look disporportionate and lack any depth. Ive noticed thats usually a problem w restomods and big wheels.
That white one...#puke. what in the actual f... did they do to the body lines.
I agree about the white one's body lines. They took the famously "coke bottle" Charger and removed all the coke bottle lines. Great plan.
Again, doing something just to be different is strange to me. That white car eliminated a very iconic feature of these cars. Look at how that change affected the body line atop the quarter and fender? In stock form, those hard lines do not merge. The quarter ridge/line merges into the top of the door scallop. The fender ridge/line merges over it.
Someone mentioned a Ford Fairlane....That was a smart observation. They took a Charger and removed some beauty. That is like having a perfect wife, then shaving her head and having breast reduction.
Quote from: Kern Dog on November 04, 2017, 11:55:37 PM
They took a Charger and removed some beauty. That is like having a perfect wife, then shaving her head and having breast reduction.
:smilielol: :smilielol:
Change just for the sake of changing it, isn't a good thing.
I think the bodylines are really nicely done on this one. I talked to the builder about the roofline which I believe are now perfected. He explained that in his opinion the original roof line is a bit like looking at some dude with his cap drawn up on his forehead. He wanted it pulled down a bit. I think two inches were sectioned out and the a-pillars were tilted slightly. This required new custom front windshield. Not cheap.. Bear in min that this build is done by a regular joe on his sparetime and with help of some good friends. Not the typical proffesional sema-material high-end build.
Gangster ??
Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
I think the bodylines are really nicely done on this one.
(https://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Old_90fd2d_1828264.jpg)
Quote from: ACUDANUT on November 07, 2017, 05:02:30 AM
Gangster ??
Ghetto glider.
The red car looks okay. IMO the amount of improvement was not worth the effort. And no vent windows? That's another thing that makes that a man's car. Those wheels. :eek2:
I'm guessing the bags/hydraulics have to push that up quite some way before it can even steer!! I actually quite like the wheels....the design of them that is......just need to be a few inches small in diameter to be practical! Wonder what size they actually are???
Quote from: Mytur Binsdirti on November 07, 2017, 06:31:41 AM
Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
I think the bodylines are really nicely done on this one.
(https://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Old_90fd2d_1828264.jpg)
Quote from: ACUDANUT on November 07, 2017, 05:02:30 AM
Gangster ??
Ghetto glider.
Haha, is it that bad?! What do you think is wrong with the bodylines then? Just try and see beyond the wheels, I can understand those are not everyones cup of tea :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: alfaitalia on November 07, 2017, 07:48:52 AM
I'm guessing the bags/hydraulics have to push that up quite some way before it can even steer!! I actually quite like the wheels....the design of them that is......just need to be a few inches small in diameter to be practical! Wonder what size they actually are???
It seems he has managed to keep it quite low even while driving it! Follow facebook link.. They are quite big yes. As I understand it the builder started this venture long ago and If I am not mistaken I believe he has mentioned that if he would do it again or start over he would have gone with a bit smaller diameter on the wheels. I am not sure about this so I could be wrong.
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Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 08:51:18 AM
Quote from: alfaitalia on November 07, 2017, 07:48:52 AM
I'm guessing the bags/hydraulics have to push that up quite some way before it can even steer!! I actually quite like the wheels....the design of them that is......just need to be a few inches small in diameter to be practical! Wonder what size they actually are???
It seems he has managed to keep it quite low even while driving it! Follow facebook link.. They are quite big yes. As I understand it the builder started this venture long ago and If I am not mistaken I believe he has mentioned that if he would do it again or start over he would have gone with a bit smaller diameter on the wheels. I am not sure about this so I could be wrong.
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Did not look like that much fun to drive :(
How would you know that by looking at a crappy video while he is slowly cruising around the neighborhood?
His intention is to give it supercar-performance. if he will succed? Nobody knows, but I think he will.
http://www.poweredbyjohan.com/dodge-charger-rtr-68/ (http://www.poweredbyjohan.com/dodge-charger-rtr-68/)
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I'm not a huge fan of the giant wheels, almost matchbox looking, but I like the car. The other 68 on that site is very nice as well. I think it's been to Carlisle IIRC.
Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
I think the bodylines are really nicely done on this one. I talked to the builder about the roofline which I believe are now perfected. He explained that in his opinion the original roof line is a bit like looking at some dude with his cap drawn up on his forehead. He wanted it pulled down a bit. I think two inches were sectioned out and the a-pillars were tilted slightly. This required new custom front windshield. Not cheap.. Bear in min that this build is done by a regular joe on his sparetime and with help of some good friends. Not the typical proffesional sema-material high-end build.
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=130506.0;attach=279419)
Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
I think the bodylines are really nicely done on this one.
I'll agree for a custom the body lines and chopped top are nicely done, the wheels blow big time however in both size and appearance, a Daytona/C500 rear window plug/decklid would have really benefited the roof's new look/appearance making the upper portion sleeker, the current rear window just drops off distracting one's eye IMHO
Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 09:26:09 AM
How would you know that by looking at a crappy video while he is slowly cruising around the neighborhood?
His intention is to give it supercar-performance. if he will succed? Nobody knows, but I think he will.
http://www.poweredbyjohan.com/dodge-charger-rtr-68/ (http://www.poweredbyjohan.com/dodge-charger-rtr-68/)
Did not look like that much fun to drive :(
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By watching the video it looks like the suspension is solid and the only bounce is from the rubber of the tires
Quote from: alfaitalia on November 07, 2017, 07:48:52 AM
I'm guessing the bags/hydraulics have to push that up quite some way before it can even steer!! I actually quite like the wheels....the design of them that is......just need to be a few inches small in diameter to be practical! Wonder what size they actually are???
I met Johan at SEMA. Good man! The wheels on his '68 are 24″x15,5″ in the back and 22"x11" in the front, with 295/30-22 front, 405/25-24 rear.
http://silentdmotorshow.com
I uploaded some more pictures yesterday for those interested: https://www.facebook.com/silentdmotorshow/posts/1071564912980903
Quote from: erlendch on November 07, 2017, 11:26:38 AM
Quote from: alfaitalia on November 07, 2017, 07:48:52 AM
I'm guessing the bags/hydraulics have to push that up quite some way before it can even steer!! I actually quite like the wheels....the design of them that is......just need to be a few inches small in diameter to be practical! Wonder what size they actually are???
I met Johan at SEMA. Good man! The wheels on his '68 are 24″x15,5″ in the back and 22"x11" in the front, with 295/30-22 front, 405/25-24 rear.
http://silentdmotorshow.com
24 inch rims!! Yikes.....only had 22s on my companies Range Rover !
That red 68 is a beautiful can but all I can see when I look at it is those wheels. I like a larger wheel but they are way too big for me.
I found the newer version.
Johan writes on his web site 'The idea of the RT/R was to mix the original Mopar spirit with a bit of "Hot Wheels appearance"'. Although I'm not fan of the wheels myself, if that was the goal, then I must say he did well :icon_smile_big:
I like the body modifications he did. Looks sinister!! And amazing craftsmanship from what I could tell.
405/25/24 :o more of a "muscle machines" flavor :icon_smile_big: are sidepipes & a blower next?
:popcrn:
Well, it seems like Jay Leno and Joe Biden liked it atleast :2thumbs:
Pictures are from Johan's facebook page. Just recently updated.
Quote from: Jarven on November 08, 2017, 09:59:17 AM
Well, it seems like Joe Biden liked it atleast
That's not saying much.
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/849/107/273.jpg)
Joe friggin Biden ??? He is still around?
Stand UP, Chuck...... (Chuck is in a wheelchair....Joe sees this....) Uhhh, Sorry, Chuck! Hey, lets all stand up for CHUCK!
Quote from: DAY CLONA on November 01, 2017, 04:31:36 AM
Other than the fugly looking steel wheels and dog dish caps and that putrid mundane F8 paint it's OK
Are they going to market those wheels and caps? I need a set.
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Quote from: DAY CLONA on November 01, 2017, 04:31:36 AM
Other than the fugly looking steel wheels and dog dish caps and that putrid mundane F8 paint it's OK
Are they going to market those wheels and caps? I need a set.
I have no idea. The wheels came from HRE so you can call them ask. The hub caps were machined by Ringbrothers, so again you could check with them. There are also other providers offering alu wheels with steel wheel look, some can make it work with original hub cap (although if you want large wheels I think the original hub cap is going to look to small). Let me know how it goes and put up some pics once on :popcrn:
Cheers!
The Ring Bros. are great. Talent oozes from their souls.
As an old fart, I like what they did on the green 69, it's badass, it's unique, but...
Giant wheels seem a bit of a fad. They ride rough, put strain on suspensions, and make cars look like Hot Wheels experimental prototypes that some designer thought was cool while tripping on LSD, espresso, and pounds of Hershey bars.
Lets keep the wheelbase and rockers of our Chargers the way they are!
Would you touch up the Mona Lisa?
Mess with Michelangelo's David? (Hmm..he might need a bit more Hemi in his manhood)
Geld Da Vinci's horse sculpture?
NOT.
Smiles everyone!
JWW
Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
I think the bodylines are really nicely done on this one. I talked to the builder about the roofline which I believe are now perfected. He explained that in his opinion the original roof line is a bit like looking at some dude with his cap drawn up on his forehead. He wanted it pulled down a bit. I think two inches were sectioned out and the a-pillars were tilted slightly. This required new custom front windshield. Not cheap.. Bear in min that this build is done by a regular joe on his sparetime and with help of some good friends. Not the typical proffesional sema-material high-end build.
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=130506.0;attach=279419;image)
Im not entirely against big wheels on a classic, but the fit and styling have to be 100% on point (see: the Extreme Lee) to pull off the look, otherwise that's why they almost never work.
This? Seems like it's just going for the shock value.
Quote from: Jarven on November 07, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
(see: the Extreme Lee) to pull off the look
Cool wheels! Does anyone know the size on these?
The fronts were a 22x10, the rears were a 24x15.5......This I recall from the Mopar Action magazine article.
Quote from: Kern Dog on November 14, 2017, 03:10:12 PM
The fronts were a 22x10, the rears were a 24x15.5......This I recall from the Mopar Action magazine article.
I meant on the Extreme Lee, attaching a picture now. I agree with Ponch ® that it is a good look, so just got curious what size those were.
Quote from: erlendch on November 14, 2017, 03:13:03 PM
Quote from: Kern Dog on November 14, 2017, 03:10:12 PM
The fronts were a 22x10, the rears were a 24x15.5......This I recall from the Mopar Action magazine article.
I meant on the Extreme Lee, attaching a picture now. I agree with Ponch ® that it is a good look, so just got curious what size those were.
Good question. the info has to be out there somewhere.
My eyeballing estimate tells me theyre 20's in the rear and 18/19's in the front. Could be 22 and 20 respectively, but in my humble opinion that's as big as you can go on a classic before youre in CARtoon / Donk territory.
And again, its not just diameter...the backspacing, offset, design are HUGE. I mean, have you seen those classic mopars with modern SRT wheels? :puke:
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Quote from: erlendch on November 14, 2017, 03:13:03 PM
Quote from: Kern Dog on November 14, 2017, 03:10:12 PM
The fronts were a 22x10, the rears were a 24x15.5......This I recall from the Mopar Action magazine article.
I meant on the Extreme Lee, attaching a picture now. I agree with Ponch ® that it is a good look, so just got curious what size those were.
Good question. the info has to be out there somewhere.
My eyeballing estimate tells me theyre 20's in the rear and 18/19's in the front. Could be 22 and 20 respectively, but in my humble opinion that's as big as you can go on a classic before youre in CARtoon / Donk territory.
And again, its not just diameter...the backspacing, offset, design are HUGE. I mean, have you seen those classic mopars with modern SRT wheels? yuck.
Ok, yeah probably a bit smaller but hard to guess from just a photo. Mines are 19' both front and rear for reference, but my wheel wells are opened a bit too.