Author Topic: Bullitt Rims - Rivets or no?? (Read 2478 times)

buening · « **on:** October, 06, 2010, 07:16:53 AM »

What is everyone's opinion on the rims pictured below. I own a Grabber Blue 70 Mach that has the Argent mach rocker trim. I'm thinking the Anthracite colored Bullitt rims would look best on the car, rather than the black or chrome. I'm planning on getting 17x8 fronts and will be checking to see if I can fit the 10.5" under the rear (or go with the 9").

I'm torn on whether the plain or rivet style would look better. Below is a pic of Grabber70Mach's car, which looks almost identical to mine (except his paint is better). Your thoughts? The rivets add a bit more to the rim, but would it look a bit too ricey? Or, would the chrome look much better in your opinion? Looking for some input! :ecit

buening · « **Reply #1 on:** October, 06, 2010, 07:23:48 AM »

Chrome ones with and without rivets:

AzPete · « **Reply #2 on:** October, 06, 2010, 07:33:51 AM »

I would go with the Anthracite colored Bullitt rims with no rivets.....much cleaner look...plus easier to clean if by chance you drive the car. lol

janschutz · « **Reply #3 on:** October, 06, 2010, 07:38:55 AM »

No rivets! I had some wheels with rivets, they were a pain to clean around.

monkeystash · « **Reply #4 on:** October, 06, 2010, 08:11:49 AM »

Quote from: AzPete on October, 06, 2010, 07:33:51 AM

I would go with the Anthracite colored Bullitt rims with no rivets.....much cleaner look...plus easier to clean if by chance you drive the car. lol

+1

70_Fastback · « **Reply #5 on:** October, 06, 2010, 08:43:22 AM »

Rivets are for late models.

Shaun · « **Reply #6 on:** October, 06, 2010, 10:28:40 AM »

Skip the wheels, I want your avatar.

tarafied1 · « **Reply #7 on:** October, 06, 2010, 11:21:52 AM »

that looks really good

fordrule · « **Reply #8 on:** October, 06, 2010, 11:57:40 AM »

i agree craig...if you want to get rid of those and upgrade let me know...I have an idear rattlin in my brain and i agree with john..rivets are a PITA and are better looking on late models..why dont you like your late model rims?

tarafied1 · « **Reply #9 on:** October, 06, 2010, 06:19:03 PM »

Quote from: fordrule on October, 06, 2010, 11:57:40 AM

i agree craig...if you want to get rid of those and upgrade let me know...I have an idear rattlin in my brain and i agree with john..rivets are a PITA and are better looking on late models..why dont you like your late model rims?

that's not his car, just one like his

1497 · « **Reply #10 on:** October, 06, 2010, 06:24:47 PM »

No rivets.

Sluggo · « **Reply #11 on:** October, 06, 2010, 07:00:42 PM »

I like the rivets.

garner67 · « **Reply #12 on:** October, 06, 2010, 09:42:34 PM »

Quote from: Sluggo on October, 06, 2010, 07:00:42 PM

I like the rivets.

+1

with a tire and wheel that size... i think the Anthracite and rivets would look awesome.

chillininnh · « **Reply #13 on:** October, 07, 2010, 05:18:35 AM »

Anthracite no rivets, clean looks mean.

buening · « **Reply #14 on:** October, 07, 2010, 05:39:28 AM »

I'm not worried about the pain of cleaning them, to be honest. I was just thinking the rivets would add a bit more flair, and possibly be a bit different from the plain bullitts everyone else goes with. Different doesn't always mean it looks good though. I personally haven't seen any cars with the riveted bullitts, so its based on internet pictures. I also haven't found any pictures online of classic mustangs with the riveted bullitts. Maybe there is a reason. There is someone here that has the chrome Foose Nitrous, which is similar to the chrome bullitts with rivets. Anyone good with photoshop? :) Here is a pic with tires:

It is a nice avatar Shaun! Glad you like

I'm not necessarily partial to the ones with rivets, I'm just really curious what they'd look like on our cars.

67 Fastback · « **Reply #15 on:** October, 07, 2010, 06:56:04 AM »

I like the rivets. I think the bullets are a bit cliche now. The rivets changes it up. That's not to say that I don't like the bullets, because they look great.
Bill

buening · « **Reply #16 on:** October, 07, 2010, 08:10:53 AM »

Quote from: chillininnh on October, 07, 2010, 05:18:35 AM

Anthracite no rivets, clean looks mean.

Chillin, what rims are you running?

chillininnh · « **Reply #17 on:** October, 07, 2010, 08:22:04 AM »

I bought'em on Fleabay, they are Rev's (bullit knock-off), the seller was Custom Wheels Market IIRC, paid about $600.

rear - 17X9 5.5BS 285/40/17
front -17X8 4.5BS 245/45/17

I gotta play with the stance some but I'm happy with'm.

Mustangfeverrr · « **Reply #18 on:** October, 07, 2010, 08:54:00 AM »

Quote from: garner67 on October, 06, 2010, 09:42:34 PM

+1

with a tire and wheel that size... i think the Anthracite and rivets would look awesome.

+2
Great look. Nice updated "vintage" look. The rivets add a lot of style, IMO.
If you wanted exact Bullitt replicas, you wouldn't be running 17s. :coo

buening · « **Reply #19 on:** October, 07, 2010, 10:19:00 AM »

Quote from: chillininnh on October, 07, 2010, 08:22:04 AM

I bought'em on Fleabay, they are Rev's (bullit knock-off), the buyer was Custom Wheels Market IIRC, paid about $600.

rear - 17X9 5.5BS 285/40/17
front -17X8 4.5BS 245/45/17

I gotta play with the stance some but I'm happy with'm.

How are the clearances with the 17x9 rims out back? Could you have went wider?

buening · « **Reply #20 on:** October, 07, 2010, 10:21:44 AM »

I just bought me a tool to help make sure the rims I'll be ordering will fit correctly. http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy%26%23039%3Bs/760/01201/10002/-1

I can set the backspacing and width of the rim as well as the diameter and tire size. I know tire sizes vary but I'll at least know the parameters to check when buying the tires.

chillininnh · « **Reply #21 on:** October, 07, 2010, 12:03:10 PM »

Quote from: buening on October, 07, 2010, 10:19:00 AM

How are the clearances with the 17x9 rims out back? Could you have went wider?

Another quarter inch of backspace would have been nice as I plan on lowering the rear but it looks like I'll be able to get it where I want it without it. My fender lips aren't rolled so I can always gain clearance that way. There is room on the inside to go a bit wider, IMO a 10" wheel is max if you plan on really sinking the tire into the wheelwell.

Fantastic · « **Reply #22 on:** October, 07, 2010, 01:49:29 PM »

Any chance Chill can document the fit of those rims with some photos?
Do they actually fit under the lip in the back? Any issues anywhere?

I've got 17x10.5 in the back but I suspect I'll go with 17x9 in back and 17x8 in front.

I'd really like to see a photo looking straight up the rim/tire at the back lip.

Fantastic

chillininnh · « **Reply #23 on:** October, 07, 2010, 02:19:28 PM »

These are the only other shots I have at the moment. I can take the pics you would like (Fantastic) this weekend. I threw in a couple of extras because I know everyone loves pics lol. I started this project back in 2006 and had to mothball it for a couple of years due to some personal B/S. It WILL be on the road the Spring of 2011.