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Old 11-10-2021, 10:18 PM   #21
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I've bought wheels from Wheel Vintiques in the past and haven't had any problems. Will further research reveal some issues?

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Old 11-11-2021, 01:02 PM   #22
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Here's my 215 85r 16s. With stock gearing I have done 65 on the interstate. This speed was from my phone's speedometer app. Ride and handling excellent. (considering what it is)
Your tire looks in proportion to the rim. Curious to know what pressure you found best for those tires? Also did you notice a big drop in engine revs at 60mph?
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They are load range E tires so a thicker sidewall than most. I have them at 35 psi, but never tried anything else because they seemed just right. I live on a steep 1/2 mile gravel road and they need some squish for best traction. Huge improvement in steering compared to the 6.50 x 16's I pulled.
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Interesting. Thanks
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Old 11-12-2021, 06:53 AM   #25
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Here is a pic of Vintique Artillary wheels on a friends car.Ordered Dec 2020 and received at our drop shipper in Murrieta ,CA May 2021,arrived in France Aug 2021.
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