buying these new rims, tell me what you think

96 TA
08-04-2003, 10:27 PM
Not like there anything new that you haven't seen but im getting these soon!

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3659&prmenbr=361

What do you think! im getting the 17X9.5 for the rear and 16X8 up front, . Also what does This "2-piece polished alloy wheel" mean? Does that mean it will look chrome?

chuckys95
08-04-2003, 10:36 PM
go with 17x9.5 all the way around !!!
with the 7 inches of backspacing !!!

polished will look like what is on my car in my sig !
look on page #6 of my sig !! (closeup)

96 TA
08-04-2003, 10:44 PM
I was kinda iffy about the 16X8 up front, Ill probably just do like you said and go 17 all the way, damn thats a lot of rubber contact! So how hard is it to take care of polished rims? What problems if any over chrome? Oh, buy the way, Very sweet ride!!

chuckys95
08-04-2003, 10:57 PM
polished is definetly harder to take care of .

i always use "Mothers" mag and aluminum polish...

btw, you might want to check all the other message boards first!
i am sure there is a set that somebody is selling at a cheap price !
so you don't have to pay "retail"

try these boards also !
www.ls1.com
www.ls1tech.com
www.camarov6.com
www.z28.com
www.mfba.com
www.f-bodytech.com
www.f-bodyhideout.com

there is more that i can't think of !

96 TA
08-04-2003, 11:18 PM
Thanks! So how do I know which backspacing to get? What will 7"backspacing look like?

chuckys95
08-04-2003, 11:32 PM
7 inches of backspacing will work perfectly!
i guarantee it !;)

my fronts in this pic are 9.5 inches wide with 7 inches of backspacing !

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/324000-324999/324787_42_full.jpg

SSactionLs1
08-05-2003, 12:04 AM
id go 18"s rear

Bom2000
08-05-2003, 03:18 AM
Chucky what kind of rims are those? Thanks

96 TA
08-05-2003, 01:25 PM
Originally posted by chuckys95
7 inches of backspacing will work perfectly!
i guarantee it !;)

my fronts in this pic are 9.5 inches wide with 7 inches of backspacing !

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/324000-324999/324787_42_full.jpg

So 7" backspace for both front and rear then right? Thanks :bow:

chuckys95
08-05-2003, 04:07 PM
Originally posted by 96 TA
So 7" backspace for both front and rear then right? Thanks :bow:

YUP! ;)
all 4 wheels 17x9.5 with 7 inches of backspacing on all 4 :thumb:



Bom2000,
They are IForged wheels, you can see them at www.iforged.com

96 TA
08-05-2003, 05:40 PM
You are the shiznit! Thanks again

chuckys95
08-05-2003, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by 96 TA
You are the shiznit! Thanks again

no problem !!;)

286-505-79563 Rear Spacing: 7''
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4.75''
Fits 93-02 Camaro/Firebird $279.99

just like it says on Jegs website !