Finally got'em W.V. Magnum 500's

[Mach_U]

Hey All

I finally got my Wheel Vintiques Magnum 500's.
17x8 Fronts with 245/45 Eagle F1 GS-D3.
17x9.5 Rears with 275/40 F1's.

I went with 17's because I didn't want to change the ride too much. If I had went with 18's I would have had to use a 275/35 in the rear. The Eagle F1's are so much better than the stock wheels, what used to spin the stocker's doesn't even make a squeak with the F1's.

The Wheels took 6 1/2 weeks to get (they build them when you order) but fit and finish are first rate. The car now get’s ALOT more attention from admirers and challengers alike.

I only have 1000 miles on the car and have done no performance mods yet and since I need to recover from the beating my wallet has taken, it may be a while before I do anything put fill her up.

Later
Lou

[Mach_U]

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[falcongtho3]

Most excellent! I'm not one to mod my car, but that one hits it out of the park!

[Mach_U]

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[Mach_U]

My favorite shot
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[Mach_U]

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[Mach_U]

Close up of the wheel...
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[Mach_U]

Last one...
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[Totoland Mach]

That's the look I want for my DSG Mach. I've been fretting over which wheel to consider and the others take away the "flavor" of the Mach...those enhance it.

Poi-fect!

[Indy Mach]

WOW! Those are one of the best tire and wheel combos I've seen yet. What backspacing did you go with for the front and back? Also, is there any chance of rubbing in the front or rear if you lower the car? Thanks for the information.

[Jim P]

Lou, looks great. I wish I had gone with the ones with the black insert.

On a different note, I noticed you were from Kennesaw. Kinda a small world but I went all the way there from TX to buy a calypso green '92 coupe back in March.

[L.B.]

Well...money talk in most social situations is considered inappropriate...but these are mods we're talking about here...:rolleyes:

What did they cost you?

[Mach_U]

Richard Seward: Thanks, I searched hi and low but I kept coming back to Magnum's...

Indy Mach: Thank you IM, There is plenty of room in the rear; the fronts are the same size as the stock wheels. I can't remember the back space and offset right now but I will post it as soon as I can...

Jim P: Thanks, been here for 6 years. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. That's a pretty long drive for a 92' coupe...

L.B.: 1600 for the wheels. (The price you pay for custom wheels) 750 for the tires...

Lou

[1mach03]

Lou, that really looks pretty cool. Definately an eye turner and well worth the money.:worship: april the vettelady.

[mufftang66]

wow... it is amazing how much those wheels change the look of the car. i've always thought that the stock wheels were too flat faced. the deep dish look of the custom wheels sure do give off an aggresive look. i'd say well worth the money.

[hotrodnut]

Those look great!! :THUMBSUP: I think that the chrome and offset really tricks out the Mach 1.

Those are a about the best looking I've seen so far. :cool:

[Jim H.]

Outstanding! Nice job Lou. By far the best wheels I've seen yet on any site so far.
I'm with Richard. The DSG is tough to buy for but those wheels are THE ones.
Think I need to get another job.

[Shaker Dan]

Very nice!

[BlkMachWon]

Those are the wheels for this car, nice choice! Saw the CDC car in person and thought they really enhanced the car as well.

[Bruce Morris]

Great looking wheels, the color of the Mach 1 is also nice.

[Stangfan]

:THUMBSUP:

[scottd]

Looks great, those are the wheels that should of come on our cars from the factory.

[Totoland Mach]

Geeez Mach_U: my wife had to put a bib on me to catch the drool and now has forbidden me to open the pics for the 100th time (but I fooled her, I copied them to Paint Shop Pro and will overlay them on my DSG).

[Jim H.]

Originally posted by Richard Seward
Geeez Mach_U: my wife had to put a bib on me to catch the drool and now has forbidden me to open the pics for the 100th time (but I fooled her, I copied them to Paint Shop Pro and will overlay them on my DSG).

Make sure you post them please.....this I have to see.

[Mach_U]

Thanks everyone for the kind words:worship:

scottd: I figured in the price of the wheels and tires before I had even gone to the dealer. The first time I had seen the car when I went to test drive it I had no doubt about the Mag 500's...

Richard Seward: That's too funny Richard; if you need some different pics of the wheels (close-ups, straight shots of front and back) so that it would be easier to Photoshop just let me know...

I will have the high rez shots up by this weekend (Just finished moving and I only have dial-up right now). I will post when they are up!

Thanks again

Lou

[cmylxgo]

Mach_U...

Where did you get the wheels from?

Thanks
-Corey

[Voodoo96743]

Originally posted by cmylxgo
Mach_U...

Where did you get the wheels from?

Thanks
-Corey

The company is called Wheel Vintiques, and they custom make them.

[KentMach]

I just received my Magnum 500's from Nostalgia Wheels. I was very disappointed with the quality. When you pay $1600 for a set of wheels, one would expect perfection!! The inserts had imperfections in the powder coating, the valve stem area had problems, the finish appeared to have very small scratches, one of the pony center caps was cracked, and one of the two wheels I inspected was dented on the outer rim and the second rim had a dent on the inside,both of which were noticeable. I even had two shops in town inspect the wheels and they felt they were of poor quality. I am attempting to see if I can correct the problem with them. I am not certain I want to wait six weeks to see if the next set is of better quality. These wheels would be great if there were no imperfections. I have ordered many sets of custom wheels over the years and I must say this is the only time I have had any quality issues.

[GreyGhost]

Those look great. I decided to go with the FR500's in chrome for my car. Should have them mounted and balanced by the weekend. I'll post pics.

[MikeMach1]

Originally posted by Mach_U
Hey All

I finally got my Wheel Vintiques Magnum 500's.
17x8 Fronts with 245/45 Eagle F1 GS-D3.
17x9.5 Rears with 275/40 F1's.

I went with 17's because I didn't want to change the ride too much. If I had went with 18's I would have had to use a 275/35 in the rear. The Eagle F1's are so much better than the stock wheels, what used to spin the stocker's doesn't even make a squeak with the F1's.

The Wheels took 6 1/2 weeks to get (they build them when you order) but fit and finish are first rate. The car now getÂ’s ALOT more attention from admirers and challengers alike.

I only have 1000 miles on the car and have done no performance mods yet and since I need to recover from the beating my wallet has taken, it may be a while before I do anything put fill her up.

Later
Lou



Man those wheels are definitely worth their weight in gold. They completely make the whole look of the car, completely awesome, where'd you get them.

[mongoose]

I've only got one thing to say...."SWEET"!:COOL: