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Old 06-07-2004, 12:34 PM
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Hi everyone...I am in the process of getting new wheels for my 92 z28. I wish to *** that someone out there made the same wheels I have on there in 17 inch and in chrome similiar to the IROC wheels that come in 16-17 and even 18 inch.

I have a little puzzle on my hands...I recently got a book and the wheels that this camaro had are the only other set of wheels that I think look hot on the car. Anyone ever seen these for sale anywhere? I think they are NRG but I am not at home right now so I can't confirm that...Imaging these wheels in chrome and 17inch....wow that would be hot!

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here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/076...431#reader-link
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Old 06-07-2004, 10:24 PM
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Looks like they changed the link click on the book cover to see a large version of the image

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
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Old 06-07-2004, 10:32 PM
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Those look like the 91-92 Z28 wheels or close to it.
http://groups.msn.com/northwestcamar...to&PhotoID=175
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Old 06-08-2004, 12:02 AM
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yup those are 91-92 wheels thats what my car has on it now...I wish they made them in chrome and 17 inch as oppose to 16.
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those are the ronal firehawk rims. here are some more pics. I think they are discontinued though...




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Old 06-08-2004, 10:22 AM
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Yep, those are 3rd gen Firehawk wheels and they are out of production again.

My car w/Firehawk wheels
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Old 06-08-2004, 04:26 PM
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i just saw a set someone had done in chrome he had them chromed by a shop, the final bid was like 900 plus but your best bet is ebay
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i think slp brought back these rims or something close to these rims so check out there website.
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Yea check out the SLP ZR1 rims. I have those on my car and I think they look close to the ones you are talking about it. They come in hyper black (which is a dark grey) and a chrome color. I like them a lot and they come in 17's.
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The new SLP ZR1 wheels are nice, but they only come in 8" width versus the Firehawks that were 9.5" wide.
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Originally posted by axoid
The new SLP ZR1 wheels are nice, but they only come in 8" width versus the Firehawks that were 9.5" wide.
True, but I am only running 255's so its fine for me.
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Hey, I have that book!
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They did a limited rerun of those wheels last year but I dont know if they still make them or not. I can ask a guy in my club who has a set if they continued the run. You need to do a search on thirdgen.org if you want the complete story.
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