BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
They are 16'' and all four of them have an small offset on the back on the rim it self.
The previous owner had put on some 225/60/16 tires on it, i however now added some 245/50/16's on it. The old tires just didn't seem right and on the inside of the doors the labels said correct tire size was 245/50/16 i believe.
At that point i didn't know much at all about 3rd gens.
Its a 1986 Trans Am, this is a picture of the car when i just bought it and took it for a spin for the first time after changing some things 'had been standing still for 15 years in a dry place with these rims in the old dirty condition':
Here are some larger pictures of the wheel it self:
Maybe its just that its the 1986 Trans Am like you said, but then again, something about the rims just look a bit different from what i'm seeing on other Trans Ams.
PS has anybody noticed these Trans Am/GTA rims also look exactly the same as the rims on the 1982 Dodge PPG M4S Turbo Interceptor? Also seen in that old 80's movie ''Wraith''
The previous owner had put on some 225/60/16 tires on it, i however now added some 245/50/16's on it. The old tires just didn't seem right and on the inside of the doors the labels said correct tire size was 245/50/16 i believe.
At that point i didn't know much at all about 3rd gens.
Its a 1986 Trans Am, this is a picture of the car when i just bought it and took it for a spin for the first time after changing some things 'had been standing still for 15 years in a dry place with these rims in the old dirty condition':
Here are some larger pictures of the wheel it self:
Maybe its just that its the 1986 Trans Am like you said, but then again, something about the rims just look a bit different from what i'm seeing on other Trans Ams.
PS has anybody noticed these Trans Am/GTA rims also look exactly the same as the rims on the 1982 Dodge PPG M4S Turbo Interceptor? Also seen in that old 80's movie ''Wraith''
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
Yours remind me of these, but your wheels do not have the little buttons on the rims
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PS these rims look awesome as well. they where going to be on the so called 'Super Duty Firebird/Superduke' And some similar rims are on a some other cars as well. IMO they look pretty sweet
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
I run welds for drag racing. need the long studs for the thick wheel flange.
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wl...FYM8gQodmV8AVg
These are just an example of the correct type. If running at the track and required longer rear studs, then you needed the open end version.
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
I was just curious is all...
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I have an original set with vintage BFG's that came on my 73 Trans Am - they were purchased & installed when the car was turned into a WOW show car back in the 70's. Personally I like the Cragar Fan Stars on it better.
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
There the new weld rts wheel style that came out less than a year ago IIRC
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Nitto nt05. Kinda suck when wet but car doesn't see much rain. Other then that they are good tires. Soft grip well but will wear fast.
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
There are a lot of really nice wheels out there but for me on my car its the American Racing AR-23s. They are clear coated aluminum alloy 9 years old and never requires polishing. Just soap and water.
My rear 8x15 wheel with 255/60r15s
My rear 8x15 wheel with 255/60r15s
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
I bought my 88 Camaro with 16" IROC rims. I like how they looked but although the tires have good tread they are dry rotted and cracking around the edge of the sidewall. I found a some SLP ZR1 style wheels in Hyper Black with almost brand new tires for $300.
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#2329
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Thanks
They are made by adv1. They are the tracspec series.
18x9 fronts
19x11.5 rears
I have to check the new offsets, i re barrelled them recently with different widths. I can run a 12 in the back but i wanted to run a 305 without stretching it too much. They cost about 7k new but i dont know if they still make this series anymor
They are made by adv1. They are the tracspec series.
18x9 fronts
19x11.5 rears
I have to check the new offsets, i re barrelled them recently with different widths. I can run a 12 in the back but i wanted to run a 305 without stretching it too much. They cost about 7k new but i dont know if they still make this series anymor
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Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims
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They are made by adv1. They are the tracspec series.
18x9 fronts
19x11.5 rears
I have to check the new offsets, i re barrelled them recently with different widths. I can run a 12 in the back but i wanted to run a 305 without stretching it too much. They cost about 7k new but i dont know if they still make this series anymor
They are made by adv1. They are the tracspec series.
18x9 fronts
19x11.5 rears
I have to check the new offsets, i re barrelled them recently with different widths. I can run a 12 in the back but i wanted to run a 305 without stretching it too much. They cost about 7k new but i dont know if they still make this series anymor
#2332
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I paid 1600. Ebay find. Im always buying random three piece wheels and changing the offsets to fit my cars. This set was sold stating the outter barrel was damaged. I bought a new one for 150 And changed all four inners for another 600. And i recouped some of my money selling the old barrels. I spend a lot of money on my cars but i try to do it as thriftly as i can. Lol
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Bought these for one of my c4s but they stick out. Also the vredestein tires on my old rims are junk so.... oh and it does sit a little lower in the front. Hasn't settled yet from jacking
I'm also going to space out the fronts a little so that the centercap will fit back on.
I'm also going to space out the fronts a little so that the centercap will fit back on.
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Been following this thread for years and I'll finally post my car lol c6 deep dish with nitto nt05 295/35r18 in rear
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I still think the zo6 wheels are a great choice but I hope to upgrade to 19x10.5 all the way around soon
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