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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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Rims to get???

For a graduation present my parents (well my dad) said they would get me wheels and tires since my dad knew I had been wanting some. I have a few picked out and was wondering if I could get your guys opinions.


1. 16" IROC rims used
2. These from Hawks http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...?v=1&pid=13964
3. 10 spoke SS takeoffs http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...TNUMBER=80092F
4. These but polished not chrome http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...l?v=1&pid=2024
5. Another suggestion.....

Also what size should I go 16" or 17" and what are you guys suggestions for tires. I really don't wanna spend any more than $400 for tires.
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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go with the ZR-1 rims (#2 on your post)...i think they'd look sweet
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Yea I am kinda leaning towards them, I just need tires for them that aren't too expensive.
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Yeah man i had have to say #2 on the list there would look sweet.

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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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ZR1 or IROC there both sweet but on 3rd gens IROC look better than zr1
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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i vote for #2 as well...ive never seen those before and they are badass lookin...wish they had those in chrome.
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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Originally posted by robvas
Remember if you get 4th gen wheels you'll have to buy spacers which are expensive.
The ZR1's in the link are replicas made to fit 82-92 F-Body's, so basically 4th gen wheels but with the backspacing and offsets to fit a 3rd gen with no adapters. I only wish they made them 9" wide.
-Efrain

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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Yea I think I am gonna go with the ZR1's for 3rd gens. They look tight. Now I just need some tires, any suggestions????????
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Nitto 555r's
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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any wheel that doesn't use an adapter and 16's since the price budget.
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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what does 8" and 9" equate to in width? or am i totally way off base here....
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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I am looking for tires around $100. Probably like 255/40/17's or so. Anything would be an improvement over what I have now.
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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tires as in a tire or all 4 tires? stick with 16's unless you can find a used set of larger wheels dirt cheap. your budgets awfully low for anything higher.
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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I found some 255/40/17 for $103 a piece on tire rack. Anything in that range is good.
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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no 100 is fine...just not 100 for all 4.



i'd at least try to get an hr rated tire...z isn't necessary although it's nice.
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