Roadsterdude had found a set of AR Libres in storage and sent me a picture. I immediately told him they had to be put on his white U20/SPL car:
While lending a hand sorting brake issues on the white car, bikermike suggested throwing the ARs on just for kicks.
One thing led to another and the three of us had a wheel fashion show of sorts.
The Lineup:
Mike's Stock steelie, AR Libra and EMPI from roadstrdude:
Libres:
Mike was excited to test these on his car, a '67.5 SPL. Wheels were refinished sometime ago with silver center and polished lip. Tires are new, 1st gen. Azenis in 195/60/14. Note casting on back:
We were all impressed with how well the ARs looked on Mike's car! Libras are just made for roadsters...hard to explain.
Almost a Twin to Mike Young's SRL!
Comparison:
EMPIs:
These are quirky but cool wheels. They are "split rims" with inner tubes. These were fully polished at some point with largish center caps held down by 4 hex bolts, pretty slick. Raul chose some cool tires: vintage AVS-i with 0 miles, 195/60/14.
Mike's SPL getting ready:
Looking classy with the EMPIs:
Roadstedude's SPL getting ready:
Sidenote: while jacked I snapped this pic to show the O2 bung welded in upstream the flex pipe:
I think the EMPIs look better on this car:
Head to Head:
Mike's car with all three:
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