There were a lot of problems with smoothies in the beginning. I bought a set in July of 2000 for the first PT I installed them on..they were 15x6's. It took three times to get em balanced correctly but eventually they did smooth out. I bought a second set last summer..16x6's and they, too, were slightly out of round. I had to have them balanced several times before they were smooth. The person doing the balancing really has to know their stuff. I don't regret buying them at all. They look great. Mine are color-matched smoothies. A lot of people go with the chrome..but I like the pure retro flavor of the painted ones with moons and beauty rings..so much more old-style street rod looking. Many people have complimented the smoothies as their favorite addition to the car. Several companies have them, but Wheel Vintiques pretty much has a corner on the market and sells them to other dealers as well. Price is right around $500. Check out their website at wheelvintiques.com...happy cruisin.
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