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Set #2 Boyd Coddington 1Bad91Z wheel 17"
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Don't get me wrong Scot, those are def nice set of wheels but as you can see in the original thread of em, not too many are fans even more with the price tag. I would rather get some FM10s or CCW's. If I get bored of em I can resell them in a second.
I am still hooked on C5 DD from OE. Granted these wheels I like are mostly found purchased for 4th gens and other vehicles, I know they would look killer on 3rd gens with the right color combo. Still for most paying up for a good set of wheels is out of the question.
These are the wheels that I am currently looking into, so far the C5 DD are the ones I might go with since the look and price is just right.
Still I think CCW Classics and FM10s are beautiful wheels.
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I recall seeing a few third gens with these wheels. Mostly Camaros. If everything goes right I might go with the FM10s for my 86 but looks like the C5 DD is the right choice for me.
I am still hooked on C5 DD from OE. Granted these wheels I like are mostly found purchased for 4th gens and other vehicles, I know they would look killer on 3rd gens with the right color combo. Still for most paying up for a good set of wheels is out of the question.
These are the wheels that I am currently looking into, so far the C5 DD are the ones I might go with since the look and price is just right.
Still I think CCW Classics and FM10s are beautiful wheels.
FM10s
I recall seeing a few third gens with these wheels. Mostly Camaros. If everything goes right I might go with the FM10s for my 86 but looks like the C5 DD is the right choice for me.
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Quality isn't cheap. Remember that.
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A million different wheels for a million different people
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This is true but CCW/Fikse wheels are up there with Boyds. I wouldn't say that quote with wheels to be honest, a wheel can have the best quality but have the crapiest design ever and no one will ever like it, no matter the quality.
Still no matter the wheels, anything that costs $2000+ up for a set of wheels, 99% of TGO would never purchase it due to their ride being valued close to what the Wheel/Tire combo costs.
Hell a set of FM10s with Tires will cost 400% more than what my 86 shell cost..
Still no matter the wheels, anything that costs $2000+ up for a set of wheels, 99% of TGO would never purchase it due to their ride being valued close to what the Wheel/Tire combo costs.
Hell a set of FM10s with Tires will cost 400% more than what my 86 shell cost..
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I still can't find how much fm10s are. Ccw is 2500
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Depends on what you want, I believe they have 3 designs/types. Haven't really looked into their site much. I know a good used set runs around $2000 on LS1tech. Fikse themselfs sold a few discounted sets for around $2000.
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This is true but CCW/Fikse wheels are up there with Boyds. I wouldn't say that quote with wheels to be honest, a wheel can have the best quality but have the crapiest design ever and no one will ever like it, no matter the quality.
Still no matter the wheels, anything that costs $2000+ up for a set of wheels, 99% of TGO would never purchase it due to their ride being valued close to what the Wheel/Tire combo costs.
Hell a set of FM10s with Tires will cost 400% more than what my 86 shell cost..
Still no matter the wheels, anything that costs $2000+ up for a set of wheels, 99% of TGO would never purchase it due to their ride being valued close to what the Wheel/Tire combo costs.
Hell a set of FM10s with Tires will cost 400% more than what my 86 shell cost..
I'm on your side. I think there are a lot of wheels under a grand for a set of 4 that will do just fine. I also think I can get a great cup of coffee for half of what Starbuck's charges. It's all in the name.
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To a point, if you are pulling 1g around a turn, do you wanna count on your $800 wheels?. Just a thought. After you spent $$$$$.$$ on your car you really wanna skimp on wheels? I can see how to most its not a big deal but to some it might be
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deep dish cragar sst's. the shallow ones look funny tho.
O.... and good luck finding them.
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A lot of these rims make the cars look too 'importish' in my opinion.
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deep dish cragar sst's. the shallow ones look funny tho.
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Finding SSTs?? I have a set I'm gonna put on my Coronet Paid $80 (I think) for the set at a swap meet a few years back. I'm pretty sure you can still get 'em.....maybe not the SST per se but a look a like for sure.
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so I wanted that look but silver would look silly on a black and gold gta.
My old car was bad a** looking
Even found the same exhaust tips for my GTA.. new in box from the 80s. looked for over a year for them.
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Any idea what a stock alloy machined rim is capable of?
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Yes a little sarcasm. Don't get me wrong, I like TT Ds and IIs but I hate that you see them so much (and all the spin off models that look like them) for me a prime reason not to own a set. My buddy has 20" TT IIs on his GTA
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Ohhh that one.I've seen this pic a bunch of times.he lowered the car a few inches right?
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the blacks will go on the red camaro, not the gray. Should look better on that car, it'll proababy sit a little lower too.
The gold wheels don't fit with any decent caliper. Might swap to Z06 calipers that also won't fit. I value brakes over wheels.
The gold wheels don't fit with any decent caliper. Might swap to Z06 calipers that also won't fit. I value brakes over wheels.
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Sweet! Can't wait to see them on the car! I bet you are pretty anxious too
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pic is a little blurry, but i love the way these look on my t/a
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It was low as hell when I had my 305 in it, but when i swapped to 350 carbed, the front end raised up a hell of a lot, i don't know why but it bugs me.
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I really like these of all the wheels I looked at. I was real interested in the Cragar wheels but wanted to look at different wheels and keep Cragar as my backup. Everyone's got TTII's or Cragar wheels and wanted to be different
After countless Wheel magazines and distributor books I always kept going back to this set
I dont have a good picture of them on my newly rebuilt Camaro but here are my wheels on my old camaro
Shorlty after this picture A new speed bump was put in up the street and wasnt marked. I was coming through at about 1:00am and hit the speed bump at 50km/h. Rear tires bounced up hitting my fenders and cracked them clear to the hatch window. Was going to rebuild the car but the body had weakened to the point that the roof was starting to crack, so picked up a project car and now I have my current show car
After countless Wheel magazines and distributor books I always kept going back to this set
I dont have a good picture of them on my newly rebuilt Camaro but here are my wheels on my old camaro
Shorlty after this picture A new speed bump was put in up the street and wasnt marked. I was coming through at about 1:00am and hit the speed bump at 50km/h. Rear tires bounced up hitting my fenders and cracked them clear to the hatch window. Was going to rebuild the car but the body had weakened to the point that the roof was starting to crack, so picked up a project car and now I have my current show car
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Don't get me wrong Scot, those are def nice set of wheels but as you can see in the original thread of em, not too many are fans even more with the price tag. I would rather get some FM10s or CCW's. If I get bored of em I can resell them in a second.
I am still hooked on C5 DD from OE. Granted these wheels I like are mostly found purchased for 4th gens and other vehicles, I know they would look killer on 3rd gens with the right color combo. Still for most paying up for a good set of wheels is out of the question.
These are the wheels that I am currently looking into, so far the C5 DD are the ones I might go with since the look and price is just right.
I recall seeing a few third gens with these wheels. Mostly Camaros. If everything goes right I might go with the FM10s for my 86 but looks like the C5 DD is the right choice for me.
I am still hooked on C5 DD from OE. Granted these wheels I like are mostly found purchased for 4th gens and other vehicles, I know they would look killer on 3rd gens with the right color combo. Still for most paying up for a good set of wheels is out of the question.
These are the wheels that I am currently looking into, so far the C5 DD are the ones I might go with since the look and price is just right.
I recall seeing a few third gens with these wheels. Mostly Camaros. If everything goes right I might go with the FM10s for my 86 but looks like the C5 DD is the right choice for me.
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That looks amazing, what spacers did you run in the rear? and front? any heavy mods to get them to fit? Tire size? I have alot of questions!
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Corvette C6 Wheels http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Clearance...-Hyper-black_2
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2 inch spacers up front and I'm running a 4th gen rearend with no spacers in the back. The fit is very tight, and to tell you the truth I haven't really driven the car enough to see if I'll have any issues. As for tire size, I'm running 295/35/18 on the back and 265s (I think, I might be wrong though) up front.
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2 inch spacers up front and I'm running a 4th gen rearend with no spacers in the back. The fit is very tight, and to tell you the truth I haven't really driven the car enough to see if I'll have any issues. As for tire size, I'm running 295/35/18 on the back and 265s (I think, I might be wrong though) up front.
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