New Rims for the 83
05-14-2013, 11:25 AM
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Car: 83 Z28 / 87 IROC-Z / 95 Z28
Engine: LG4 / LG4 / LT1
Transmission: 200C / 700R4 / T56
Axle/Gears: 3.08 / 3.23 / 3.42
New Rims for the 83
So...on a whim...I ordered a new set of rims and tires for the 83. Not sure what I was thinking, but I like chrome and I can always switch back; so I figured "what the hell" 
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Old (with recently added red stripe)
New - 15" BG Old School Chrome w/ Falken 912 Tires. Pic isn't very good, but they sort of look like Torq Thrusts, but instead of rounded spokes these have a bit of a edge in the center of the spoke.
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Old (with recently added red stripe)
New - 15" BG Old School Chrome w/ Falken 912 Tires. Pic isn't very good, but they sort of look like Torq Thrusts, but instead of rounded spokes these have a bit of a edge in the center of the spoke.
05-14-2013, 02:16 PM
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Car: 83 Z28 / 87 IROC-Z / 95 Z28
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Transmission: 200C / 700R4 / T56
Axle/Gears: 3.08 / 3.23 / 3.42
Re: New Rims for the 83
Performance Plus Tire out of California - http://www.performanceplustire.com/
05-15-2013, 07:11 AM
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Axle/Gears: 3.08 / 3.23 / 3.42
Re: New Rims for the 83
Depends, are you in Canada or USA?
For me; I live in Canada but am close enough to the border to ship them to the US and go pick them up.
If I were to ship them to Canada/directly to my door it would have cost close to $400. They wanted $270 to ship, and on top of that I have to pay my local tax rate of 13%.
Now in my case I shipped them to a drop-off point in Ogdensburg, NY that charges $20 to hold a set of rims/tires. Shipping was $32.00 from California, and again I had to pay taxes when crossing back home with them...but even so...in total it cost me $172 to do it that way. $230 savings...for about 2 hours of my time. Plus I filled my truck up while I was there...since gas is about 20% cheaper...so it pretty much paid for the trip there and back.
For me; I live in Canada but am close enough to the border to ship them to the US and go pick them up.
If I were to ship them to Canada/directly to my door it would have cost close to $400. They wanted $270 to ship, and on top of that I have to pay my local tax rate of 13%.
Now in my case I shipped them to a drop-off point in Ogdensburg, NY that charges $20 to hold a set of rims/tires. Shipping was $32.00 from California, and again I had to pay taxes when crossing back home with them...but even so...in total it cost me $172 to do it that way. $230 savings...for about 2 hours of my time. Plus I filled my truck up while I was there...since gas is about 20% cheaper...so it pretty much paid for the trip there and back.
05-15-2013, 07:42 AM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z
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Transmission: T56 - Pro 5.0
Axle/Gears: 4.10 - Zexel Torsen - Moser Axles
Re: New Rims for the 83
If I'm honest, I like the look of the old set quite a lot more. They flow with the styling of the car a lot better than the wheels you bought. My .02
By the way, I love how clean your ride is - very nice!
By the way, I love how clean your ride is - very nice!
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05-15-2013, 07:52 PM
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Re: New Rims for the 83
I do not like those stock wheels, but that red stripe makes them look alsome. That is one of the only time im gonna be able to say that a red stripe changed my opinion about a set of wheels.
05-15-2013, 08:36 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
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Axle/Gears: Eaton Posi,3.42,LPW Ultimate Cover
Re: New Rims for the 83
I like the new wheels especially with the rotors showing. Aggressive looking and I think they blend in well with the color of the car.
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