Looking for replica IROC polished 17 X 8
01-27-2006, 11:14 PM
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Car: '68 396 SS/RS, '02 SS
Looking for replica IROC polished 17 X 8
After reading post concerning the chrome being to bling bling for the 3rd gen. I thought I might try to find some polished as opposed to chrome.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
01-28-2006, 12:02 AM
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No, they make 'em. ...at least in chrome, which means I'm sure you can get 'em in polish.
.....I agree with the no chrome thing, especially on Iroc wheels. The beauty is in the design, and they don't NEED chrome like other wheels may.
Like a perfect steak drowned in seasoning and marinade.
.....I agree with the no chrome thing, especially on Iroc wheels. The beauty is in the design, and they don't NEED chrome like other wheels may.
Like a perfect steak drowned in seasoning and marinade.
01-28-2006, 12:45 AM
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my bad for the mis-information then
but yes...on a sports car, nix the chrome, you can get polished to look just as good, and it doesnt ever get that 'yellow tint' that some chrome gets with age
but yes...on a sports car, nix the chrome, you can get polished to look just as good, and it doesnt ever get that 'yellow tint' that some chrome gets with age
01-28-2006, 09:21 AM
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Thanks for the replies.
I found and ordered some chrome 17" wheels for around $164 each w/ free shipping.
I found and ordered some chrome 17" wheels for around $164 each w/ free shipping.
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01-28-2006, 12:09 PM
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Originally posted by 2kflhr
Thanks for the replies.
I found some chrome 17" wheels for around $150 each w/ free shipping. No luck with polished yet though.
Thanks for the replies.
I found some chrome 17" wheels for around $150 each w/ free shipping. No luck with polished yet though.
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01-28-2006, 02:52 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs
Ya it is strange. It seems that everyone stopped making the polished style rims. I am thinking there was no demand for them and thus, they stopped making them. :-(
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01-28-2006, 04:46 PM
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I'd even settle for unfinished rims. Heck I just don't wanna pay for chrome only to blast 'em down to bare metal!!!
Tommy, I'm still amazed no one here has oversized Irocs painted like OE other than you. I'm sure it makes YOU happy though!!! ...your wheels are EASILY my faves here on TGO.
...although I'm personally still a fan of OEM 16" inchers!
Tommy, I'm still amazed no one here has oversized Irocs painted like OE other than you. I'm sure it makes YOU happy though!!! ...your wheels are EASILY my faves here on TGO.
...although I'm personally still a fan of OEM 16" inchers!
01-28-2006, 10:59 PM
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heres mine i got them off the bay as well i will agree though it is alot and i mean alot of chrome i hope they will look good on it. getting tires next week at multrie probably.
01-31-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by maroon88iroc
heres mine i got them off the bay as well i will agree though it is alot and i mean alot of chrome i hope they will look good on it. getting tires next week at multrie probably.
heres mine i got them off the bay as well i will agree though it is alot and i mean alot of chrome i hope they will look good on it. getting tires next week at multrie probably.
I ordered 17 X 8 Chrome from OEPerformance.com for $164.00 each w/FREE SHIPPING
Probably going to run Falken Ziex-512's 245X45X17. Rated best choice from Consumer Reports...... We'll see
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01-31-2006, 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by 87CIZ
Let me know, or I'll let you know how they are. I ordered mine 2 days ago and I'm having them installed tomorrow. Except mine are 16's...
Let me know, or I'll let you know how they are. I ordered mine 2 days ago and I'm having them installed tomorrow. Except mine are 16's...
01-31-2006, 09:33 PM
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The chrome would look good on the right car with the right
color paint....what color is your car?
color paint....what color is your car?
02-02-2006, 09:52 AM
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Car: 1988 Camaro IROC-Z
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I talked to a dealer and he said that they couldn't get any. If you know where I could get a set, please let me know.
I talked to a dealer and he said that they couldn't get any. If you know where I could get a set, please let me know.
02-02-2006, 10:25 AM
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I picked up a set of polished 17x8's last summer, and I couldn't be happier with them. The only bad thing about a polished wheel is having re-polish them every month. Chrome are much easier to clean. Here's a pic.
02-03-2006, 07:52 AM
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Originally posted by Maroon-IROC-Z
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I talked to a dealer and he said that they couldn't get any. If you know where I could get a set, please let me know.
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I talked to a dealer and he said that they couldn't get any. If you know where I could get a set, please let me know.
Email that guy, he is the one who gave me a quote on polished IROC wheels. He sells wheels on Ebay too.
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02-03-2006, 08:56 AM
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Car: 1988 Camaro IROC-Z
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BartonPerformanc@aol.com
Email that guy, he is the one who gave me a quote on polished IROC wheels. He sells wheels on Ebay too.
BartonPerformanc@aol.com
Email that guy, he is the one who gave me a quote on polished IROC wheels. He sells wheels on Ebay too.
02-06-2006, 10:31 PM
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painting the chrome slots to look like stock would be awesome. as far as wanting wider wheels, if you willing to pay i know of a shop up here that stretches wheels. im sure you guys could find someone who does it. its not a uncommon request.
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