solid wheels, no spokes

[warky327]

I know with our 5x115 wheel size this limits the choices for wheels. I've always liked the look of solid wheels and cant find a source. On my 80 camaro project car I have some solid dished centerlines. I found some in 5x114.3 but have no other specs. Another idea was putting on some black steel wheels from a compatible gm car and use full covering disc hubcaps. What do you think, dumb idea. Its just everyone has spokes.

[Marc]

Spoked wheels, especially chrome or bright silver, look better than solid wheels or wheel covers, IMHO.

[wireless]

Solid wheels, in my opinion, aren't very good. They usually weigh more, they prohibit viewing of your brakes, and i also believe they're hideous. especially on an Aurora.

That being said, I say just look at various manufacturer's websites and see if you can find any..

[sall]

I do not think solid rim would look very good on an Aurora. At least how I see it in my mind. I agree with wireless that it would probably add a significant amount weight over stock too. As for the plain rims and hub caps idea... you could probably mock it up with some aluminum HVAC tape and step back for a look. Or have some mock it up in photoshop. You are talking something like this, right?



Like I said though IMO not for an Aurora either way solid rim or hubcap. Does not hurt to try something different. It is only money, right?

[warky327]

Thanks again guys. After trying to mock something up I decided it wasnt what I wanted. I had my wife hold up some steel circles to the tires and it looked off. There are some cadillac seville wheels I saw that looked nice.

[genone]

I like smoothies on wagons, but not on sedans. I have a set of chrome CTS wheels on mine, I personally like the way they look. I also have a set of stock chrome wheels, a set of second gen painted wheels and a set of aftermarket split spoke wheels. Personally I think the aftermarket and 01+ wheels are hideous. I thought I wanted a set of Chrysler 300C chome wheels until I saw them. The CTS wheels fit the cars overall look to me, but they are near impossible to find.

[lanceslambos]

the first thing that came to mind was those bullet cars / top speed record breakers that they run on the salt flats. they always use the type of wheel cover shown in sall's response