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Old 10-15-2010, 08:54 PM
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Snowflakes

After talking with Twin_Turbo and JeremyNYR I went with the snowflakes. Their cars looked great and I Love the Platinum TA. So here are mine to add to the list..



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looks awesome...
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Re: Snowflakes

Looks great, How much room do you have from rubbing anything? I want 18s in the rear with zero offset and the Billit wheels. What do you think? Also what size tires did you go with up front. I know Jeremy went with 245 up front.
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These are 17x9 Cast wheels and they have no rubbing issues. I am not sure how the billet version would do. I went with 255/40-17's on the front and Jeremy was right you could go with 275's all the way around. In The cast wheels anyway.

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Your car looks sweet! Nice job! I think 275 up front and 285 in the rear would look good too. I want more of a lip in the back though.
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you know i never thought i would like a rim as much as my gta's original wheels. but these things are REALLY growing on me. Looks REALLY good bro.
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love them if I ever get a formula or GTA that will be my first mod
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Some New Pics I am actually torn now, I was wanting to get into a 2nd gen TA but now i am having to really think about it.

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Beautiful car! Any spacers required?
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Thanks,No I didn't have to change anything they bolted right on.
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They look great have you considered a slight drop in height maybe 1",
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Re: Snowflakes

Ive been looking for some 2nd gen wheels for a thirdgen, where did you get them? Also I have a 4th gen rear end, would i be able to get these wheels with the correct offset for the front, but a 4th offset for the rear? Thanks!
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They look great have you considered a slight drop in height maybe 1",
I have considered it but the roads around here are so rough i dunno if i will or not. It is still at the factory height.
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Ive been looking for some 2nd gen wheels for a thirdgen, where did you get them? Also I have a 4th gen rear end, would i be able to get these wheels with the correct offset for the front, but a 4th offset for the rear? Thanks!
I got these from year one and they bolted right on. There is a difference in the offset for a 4th gen rear end and these particular wheels only come one way i think. I could be wrong so please check with Year one.
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Re: Snowflakes

Looks great. Love the factory look. Very good choice.

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Re: Snowflakes

really motivates me to buy a bird just so i can put these wheels on, looks great.
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How much did the rims cost u?
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$749 plus shipping so it was a hair under $900 not including the centercaps and lugs. I would recommend getting those from Ebay as they cost $180 for the caps and $95 for the lugs from Year One.
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Re: Snowflakes

Please correct me if I am wrong. But are these the YearOne 17 inch 4th gen wheels? These look to have more lip than the ones on their site.
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No They actually are for the 2nd gen cars but they will fit a 3rd gen no problem. That is unless you've modified your suspension. Then you may have to check. 4th gen have more of an offset I am told.
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Looks great!!

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Here are a few shots before I put her up for the winter.

I am currently working on putting a shaker on her for spring. I have the hood and shaker, just need the time LOL
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Nice. I definately see my wife getting a set of these for christmas.
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Re: Snowflakes

Santa took you up on you suggestion and delivered her a set for Christmas in 17"

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Santa took you up on you suggestion and delivered her a set for Christmas in 17"

Well Merry Christmas!! I think a set of those would even improve the look of Santa's sled!! Post a few pics when you get them mounted.
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Re: Snowflakes

Have you thought of putting a Turbo Bird on the hood instead of a shaker, like off a 80-81




Ive never seen it done And I think it would look Slick
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Have you thought of putting a Turbo Bird on the hood instead of a shaker, like off a 80-81




Ive never seen it done And I think it would look Slick
I am this far along already, I want to keep my original hood original. I may put the bird on this one though.

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Re: Snowflakes

Bota - I wish I wouldn't have seen this post. All I can think about now is putting a set on my TA. I have been looking for the right wheel and I do like the look of a factory style. Sort of makes the car look like a cross between OEM and custom.

Your car looks great and the wheels are perfect. Well done!
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look awesome! drop the car an 1" and it would be perfect!
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Yeah with wheels that big and tires that low profile you NEED a drop. But it looks amazing. Very, very good, beautiful car.
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What offset did you get is it the 4 7/8 ones
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...nice, I must say they do look good.....to bad they don't make them in a 17x10...that would be even sweeter....
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Re: Snowflakes

I am TRYING to get myself hooked up with some 17x9 Snowflake rims. Question is about backspacing.... The ones I want have a backspacing of 6.5. Are they gonna fit my '88 Formula without any issues? Then there's the tires. I have wanted to fill up my wheel wells instead of the "swimming" look I am getting with my stock 16x8 245/50/16's, but I don't want any rubbing, or tires sticking out past the flare. Tryin' to get this ball rolling. Some help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Snowflakes

they look fantastic. ...just ordered them for my 82 TA. 275 all around 17 × 9
Originally Posted by Bota 65
After talking with Twin_Turbo and JeremyNYR I went with the snowflakes. Their cars looked great and I Love the Platinum TA. So here are mine to add to the list..



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