Wire Whheels on a Z28
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Wire Whheels on a Z28
I am thinking about getting a set of wire wheels (spokes) for my 95 Z28 Converetible. What is a good brand, I was thinking Dayton Wire Wheel Company. Are knockoff wheels strong and stable enuf for our cars or should I consider direct bolt ons. What size should I go for. Iweas thinking 16 to 18" rims. I have the 245/50/16 now. If I got to 17's I would need 275/40/17's. What size would I need in 18's? The car is NOT dropped. It will remain stock height. Any info would be great. Thanks y'all.
Mike
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mike,
if you would run a set of 18's, a good tire size equal to 275/40ZR17's would be 275/35ZR18's
hope this helps ya!
oh yeah!
prepare yourself for the hater remarks. (because there is going to be some other board members that are going to give you a hard time about it)
i think it is good that some people do totally different things to their f-bodies that nobody else has done, but some people see it as a time to rip the person apart!
if you do something off the same ole same ole path, you know what i mean?
better get your flame suit on!
if you would run a set of 18's, a good tire size equal to 275/40ZR17's would be 275/35ZR18's
hope this helps ya!
oh yeah!
prepare yourself for the hater remarks. (because there is going to be some other board members that are going to give you a hard time about it)
i think it is good that some people do totally different things to their f-bodies that nobody else has done, but some people see it as a time to rip the person apart!
if you do something off the same ole same ole path, you know what i mean?
better get your flame suit on!
Last edited by chuckys95; Mar 8, 2003 at 09:53 PM.
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Thanks y'all. I know they'll be a pain int he a$$ to keep clean but I love the look. I was back home in Lauderdale for a bit and wire wheels are all over. I fell in love. As for those that don't like em, they are entitled to their opinion, I just don't want to hear it. And to those who post it anyway, f**k you in advance. To the rest thanks for your help and support.
Should I stay with 16's or go up to 17's or 18's? I want as much strength as possible. I do lots of driving. I just got back from a 5000 mile road trip this morning. There were a few nasty pot holes which I was not able to miss. No damage though. I am still running salad shooters. The car ran GREAT and it was nice to get back south again where I can drop the top. My welcome back to cold country was snow today. I hate it up here.
Mike
Should I stay with 16's or go up to 17's or 18's? I want as much strength as possible. I do lots of driving. I just got back from a 5000 mile road trip this morning. There were a few nasty pot holes which I was not able to miss. No damage though. I am still running salad shooters. The car ran GREAT and it was nice to get back south again where I can drop the top. My welcome back to cold country was snow today. I hate it up here.
Mike
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I'm not really in to the low rider stuff. I just love the wire wheels. We've always had Caddies and Benzes with real wire wheels. My dad's old Ferrari BB 512 had wire wheels. I've never seen spokes on a Camaro. I want something different. The fact that I like wire wheels better than any other rim is a bonus. I'm just trying to figure out what is the best setup.
I'm thinking direct bolt on is better than knock off, but I don't know what brand is best.
I think I'll stick with the 16" rim for stability because I do TONS of driving.
Mike
I'm thinking direct bolt on is better than knock off, but I don't know what brand is best.
I think I'll stick with the 16" rim for stability because I do TONS of driving. Mike
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Originally posted by mike445
I am looking into Player 16x8 bolt on wire wheels right now. Does antbody know what the quality of the Player wheels are like? Thanks in advance!
Mike
I am looking into Player 16x8 bolt on wire wheels right now. Does antbody know what the quality of the Player wheels are like? Thanks in advance!
Mike
Last edited by KillerTA; Mar 9, 2003 at 11:08 PM.
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I was just looking at Dayton's website. They have some sweet rims! Is it safe to put knock offs on our cars or should I look for dirext bolt ons. Dayton doesn't have too many direct bolt ons.
Mike
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Killerjello, I don't care how you think they look. I like em and I'm gonna get em. I was asking whether the knockoffs are safe for an F body. Thanks for your input.
Mike
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as far as tire size that all depends on the width of the rim.. just cuz its 16 17 or 18 dosent mean you need to run a 275 and what not. a 275 is fine on a 9.5 rim but if ur running 8 wide? a 275 wouldnt be your best option
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Wire wheels are NOT unique, even on a Camaro. I saw one like that just yesterday. Trying to look like a pimp in a Camaro is stupid. It's a sports car for crying out loud, not some old boat. Get you an old Impala or something.
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Originally posted by iamsparc
Put some hydrolics on too...and make it hop. Can you imagine a Camaro 3-wheelin down the skreet? I have NEVER seen a camaro do that...now THAT would be different!
-Mike
Put some hydrolics on too...and make it hop. Can you imagine a Camaro 3-wheelin down the skreet? I have NEVER seen a camaro do that...now THAT would be different!
-Mike
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