Cadillac

Remember that awful vibration I was whining about earlier? Turns out 2 of my 4 wheels are bent. They are both on the driver's side so I'm just done staying loyal to the GTA wheels.

Anybody got any advice on where to get some new 16 inch wheels that look worth a darn on our cars? I'd love to stay with the gold centered wheels but there aren't many options unless you go custom.

Happy friggin' Holidays.

Comp788

Mike,

I was wondering when you got back? Give me a call tomorrow..

Brett

Cadillac

Got back last Saturday but only recently recovered fromthe lag.

I got tomorrow morning and early afternoon open. You gonna be around? Maybe at the shop?

kairles

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way not go with some 17's more options.

Comp788

I should be down there after 10. If you have time swing by.

Cadillac

I just bought brand new tires.



I'll cruise by around 10:30, Brett.

PHAT89TA

i hope it wasn't the gta wheels that u bought from me?

Daniel U

You may want to look in the appearance section. There may be someone who can photo shop some wheels for you. Sometimes the 4th gen wheels look good. Not sure for Pontiacs, but I know there's a company who makes the 87 IROC wheels without the OEM offset (F/R). I also know that those wheels are real popular with people who do the factory racing as they are the lightest factory wheels offered. You might be able to sell the 2 that are round still. What about the ones in your cartoon sig?

Comp788

Mike,

I am getting an early start. See you later this morning.

Brett

Cadillac

Don't stress, H. You hooked me up big with these wheels.

I think I am going to get some TTII's like Del's and get the centers painted gold. It's really my only option if I want to stay with the same color scheme.

adambros

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Offered you a nice set of 17's when you were here -- you looked at me as if I were crazy, remember ?

Anyway, offer is still open. 17" ROH ZS with Nitto Drag Radials, all 4, practically new.

Comp788

have a picture of the wheels and what size tires are on them?

Cadillac

I remember! I was dedicated to the GTA's at the time.

Brett... back off!

Alex, you have a PM.

Ramair21

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MIKE!!! Get these!! This would look GREAT on your car.

adambros

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Sounds as if they're going to be sold. 700bux for all 4 wheels/tires is a steal -- but, in case Mike decides to pass here they are.

Fronts 245's
Rears 275's

The car had the Eibach Pro-Kit spring kit, 1" lower iirc
http://www.clarescoimages.com/thirdG...Profile.pg.jpg
http://www.clarescoimages.com/thirdG...lRightSide.jpg

All cleaned up and ready to go
http://www.clarescoimages.com/thirdG...d/Wheels01.jpg

Plenty of tread left
http://www.clarescoimages.com/thirdG...d/Wheels02.jpg

87tpi

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I think those will look awesome on your car Mike, I wanted them for a long time till I bought Terrells. You should get the prokit too, you won't be disappointed.

Comp788

What size are the wheels?

I know they are 17", but how wide?

adambros

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sry, thought you were asking about the tires . . .Wheels are 17"x8.5"

Cadillac

These wheels are no longer available.

Ramair21

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Way to go Mike!!! YOU DA MAN!!!

Comp788

Good job Mike!!

That will take care of your issues for sure now. Let me know if you want me to install your rear axle.

Cadillac

Are you serious?

Comp788

Yes I am serious. Lets look over all the parts and see what your missing.

Cadillac

Cool! We'll hook up after the holidays and check it all out. I got to get this axle out of my garage.

Oh... and this is the best I can do right now. When I get un-busy and can clean up the car (spend some quality time) I'll dress it up and take some more:

87tpi

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Much better Still not a fan of the mudflaps though but hey, it's not mine.
How does it ride now? Might be better once those dr's wear down and you can get some regular street tires. Looks sweet!

Cadillac

I got some free time after all.

The problem is completely resolved now. Smooth ride all the way through highway speeds and then some. These wheels definitely make the car look different and I am rethinking the mud flaps now for sure.

Enjoy:





These skins stick out a little bit more than the GTA's did.



Now you can see why the mudflaps are just silly. TIRES ARE TOO WIDE!




Once I get the rear axle and brakes installed, I'm an engine and transmission away from a hot car. hehehe

Comp788

Looks nice but OMG LOOSE THE MUDFLAPS!!


In fact. I won't put the rear end in your car if they are on your car. Or when you come to pick it up the mudflaps will have mysteriously become missing..

87tpi

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Looks a TON better!

Ramair21

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Oh yeah!! Much better. Glad the problem is fixed. I bet you feel that the car is worth more after that fix. LOL Great mod!