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Old 04-28-2002, 02:05 PM
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Is it just me or are the WS6 the best looking factory f-body wheels?

I love these wheels, best looking factory ones I've seen.
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Those are factory.?? They do look good.
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Those and the ZR1s are definately some of my favorites. I like thw WS6 ones on the 'Birds and ZR1s on Camaros personally.
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Those are factory.?? They do look good.
Yep, came right off of a 97 WS6 Trans Am,
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The ZR1/SS wheels are the best f body wheels ever made!!!!!
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Oh, I thought you meant stock on 3rd Gens.
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I dunno, i'd say the newer WS6 ones look better, im starting to consider them for my ride, too bad i cant find any decent pics at the moment.
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I like the firehawk wheels a lot too.
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Originally posted by HrdRockA4305
Those and the ZR1s are definately some of my favorites. I like thw WS6 ones on the 'Birds and ZR1s on Camaros personally.
What he said!
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I dunno, i'd say the newer WS6 ones look better, im starting to consider them for my ride, too bad i cant find any decent pics at the moment.
I almost traded these ones for the 2001 style, but they are a little too squared off for me.
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Humm, Firehawk wheels are not factory, SLP, but they are nice.

I like the WS6 wheels on birds, come to think of it, I've never seen them on a Camaro. Photoshop any one? Heres a pic.
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gta rims by far!
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I was always a big fan of the deep-dish 16x8 black Crosslace T/A wheels...
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another pointless pic post eh zepher?
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Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
The absolute best looking rims to come stock on any F-Body IMO are IROC-Z's, 85-87 style especially.
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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I've had almost all the different wheels on my car,

Camaro Wheels

GTA Crosslace Wheels


Another Set of Camaro Wheels


Eagle Racing Wheels from an S10


Chrome 16x8 4th gen wheels.
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Hey zepher-is it just me or does on the first picture the wheelwell looks all bent up? Is that just a reflection?
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Its cause its Photoshopped Grey

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Originally posted by StngKlr
Humm, Firehawk wheels are not factory, SLP, but they are nice.

I like the WS6 wheels on birds, come to think of it, I've never seen them on a Camaro. Photoshop any one? Heres a pic.
Not bad...I agree with HrdRock also. These wheels belong on the 'birds, SS wheels look better on the 'maro's.

Hey Zepher, I thought your car was actually grey...That's just a photoshop paint job, huh?
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Thanks,
the car was painted in Photoshop by 89transam in another post.

I am changing my wheels today, going to put on some 17x9.5 OZ Monte Carlos. I'll have some pics in a bit, putting the wheels on in a few minutes.
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How much does a pair of ws6's cost?
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Thanks Davieboy. I dont think that looks bad at all. I might be on the hunt for some WS6 wheels. Since nobody else has them on a Camaro, well I'm sure someone somewhere has them, but it will be different.

Hey Zepher, wanting to get rid of those wheels, I see you put new ones on today. So what do ya say?

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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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A set of WS6 Wheels with Centercaps costs around $600-800.
Mine are nearly mint, one small scratch on one of the spokes and no curb rash.

I am going to take a couple of pics in a few, gonna take a shower first.

Oh, I don't think I can sell my wheels just yet, they are on another Trans Am right now.
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No your are right they do looks good , but as far as the best factory thirdgens go, Formula wheels are definatley the best, in my opinion......
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Hey zephr where did you get your ws6 wheels?
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the WS6 wheels IMO are the best looking on thirdgens. around hereyou can pick them up for600$ a set but they're easy to find on ebay for usually a little less than 300$. just remember you have to spend a good chunk of change for a set of spacers to get the offset right.
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What is the bolt patter for our third gens? I think they are like 5 x 4 3/4 but im not sure, ive never changed the wheels and am lookin around for some rims right now. thanx
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Hey zephr where did you get your ws6 wheels?
Got them from a friend who bought some Centerlines.
I paid $225 for the set. Awesome price, I think.

I put some OZ Monte Carlos on my car 2 days ago, I think they look ok, not as good as the WS6 wheels,






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Man that is a good price. Those monte carlos look pretty good but, I still like the ws6 wheels a lot better
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I still highly respect Zephers ride! GREAT JOB DUDE!!!!
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Thanks for the compliments.

I'll see what other wheels I can find for my car.
After a while, you could probably use my website to see what your car would look like with certain wheels on it.
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Yeah, I think it is black85transam's goal to look like your car zepher!
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