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737driver

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Honeycomb Rims
« on: February 06, 2021, 11:46:09 PM »
Today I purchased a really nice set of 15x7 Honeycomb Rims. I plan on using them on my 72 Firebird. They are in great shape with original trim rings and center caps. I was going to use the 17” honeycomb rims from Year One.  These also came with a set of Goodyear Polycast  replica tires from Coker. I was pretty happy to find these and they were really too good to pass up.
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1972 LeMans Convertible
1977 Trans Am
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Wallington

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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2021, 02:04:47 AM »
Perfect. Great find.

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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2021, 06:39:39 AM »
Congrats, I think they are the perfect wheels for early birds.




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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2021, 07:23:27 AM »
Those tires!!!  They finish the wheels out perfectly!
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2021, 08:59:59 AM »
Outstanding, they look great!
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2021, 12:31:24 PM »
Dittos.

Awesome find!

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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2021, 06:41:20 PM »
Great find, just be cautious about who does the balancing and or tire replacement. Takes the old school whell balance to get them right,
I have a set as well and I cannot find anyone who is good at this yet. Those poly cast are somewhat sensitive.
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2021, 10:13:56 PM »
I was thinking about putting a set of radial tires on it, not sure if I will like the Bias Ply tires. I got time to think about it though.
Jim
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1972 LeMans Convertible
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2021, 04:12:19 AM »
What's more, they took the time to align the valve stem with lettering on each rim the same.  :cool:

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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2021, 10:06:05 AM »
Great find, I’ve wanted honeycombs since I got my car and have bought two sets that every wheel was bent. So I’ve given up for now, congratulations.

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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2021, 10:29:03 AM »
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not sure if I will like the Bias Ply tires.

Looks and authenticity are considerations, but based on my experiences the last time I rode on bias-plys, get ready to be shocked at how poor they are.  Radials are leaps and bounds better for handling/stopping and just general driving.
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2021, 04:17:41 PM »
Will look great against that new red paint! Nice score.
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2021, 10:18:23 PM »
What's more, they took the time to align the valve stem with lettering on each rim the same.  :cool:
I did not notice that . Good eye!!
Jim
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1972 LeMans Convertible
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2021, 10:27:37 AM »
Great find!
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2021, 02:15:12 PM »
Nice find.  Those would look great on my car.
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Re: Honeycomb Rims
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2021, 02:15:12 PM »