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Yes, only you do need a hub centric adapter ring. Bimmer wheels are 5 on 120mm, 5 on 4.75" is 5 on 20.65mm so that's .325mm difference for each stud, negligible. 5 series bimmers use an ET of around 20 so they are a bolt on deal.
Wheel adapter or wheel spacer? If it's a wheel spacer, what size thickness? Sorry, I'm just trying to get some clarification on what exactly a "hub centric adapter" is.
those are sick..i might actually go for those..i did originally want something for boyd coddington, bu that is way out of my price range..i was thinking the polished aluminum KMC Nova's, but they are similar to these..
I have a 87 GTA(org gold rims), I would like to take them off and get bigger rims, something like 17's. There is alot of chrome and polished alum out there, but nothing like that suits a GTA. Has any one seen aftermarket rims that are nice and gold coloured???
Thankx, Paul.
American Racing AR-23's . Something different but I like them.
__________________ New Custom Ralley Red paint , Custom Black racing stripes ,Open-air 14 by 3in. Spectre Element & Spectre X - Stream filter top /Goodmark Steel Cowl Hood /3in. American Thunder Flowmaster Cat Back / Magnaflow Cat /Corvette servo upgrade/ Extra manually switched Front Fan with 180 Thermostat / Derale Engine oil -Trans. combo Cooler ,235/60R15 Cooper Cobra GT Tires in front on 7in. American Racing AR-23 Wheels, 295/50R15 Hankook H101 Tires in rear on 8in. AR-23 Wheels,28 spline Eaton Posi, 28 spline axles & gear ratio changes to 3.42 with L.P.W. Ultimate 10 Bolt cover.
Last edited by ronusmcmma; 11-04-2009 at 08:22 PM.
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I have a 87 GTA(org gold rims), I would like to take them off and get bigger rims, something like 17's. There is alot of chrome and polished alum out there, but nothing like that suits a GTA. Has any one seen aftermarket rims that are nice and gold coloured???
Thankx, Paul.
Take any silver/bare aluminum wheel you want & get them powdercoated in gold.
That is how I got my black ROH Snypers.
Thankx Stephen, I never thought of that. I guess know I need to find something that would look good in gold! Honestly, not as easy as some would think, I'm REALLY picky......
While the gold does look good on gta's. Gold is too ol' school for me I prefer black, the gold reminds me of lowrider rims. Either the black gta style rims or a newer style black rim. What color is your car?
__________________ 1988 IROC-z/28. 4th gen interior. 408 LSx
sporting the stock fuse box and taillights.
too many mods to type.
6.37@107.19 pump gas. all motor.
While the gold does look good on gta's. Gold is too ol' school for me I prefer black, the gold reminds me of lowrider rims. Either the black gta style rims or a newer style black rim. What color is your car?
I believe its called "Flame Red" GM#74. I have a pic of her on my profile.
Me? I have 19s all around, my buddy has 18s....I was thinking about swapping to 18s on the front and get a complete set of 18s so I could stick the 2 spare 18s and 2 spare 19s on the 88....but I changed my mind. 19s look great.
Thats a beautiful Firebird. Those wheels are really nice also. Who makes them? Cragar?
__________________ New Custom Ralley Red paint , Custom Black racing stripes ,Open-air 14 by 3in. Spectre Element & Spectre X - Stream filter top /Goodmark Steel Cowl Hood /3in. American Thunder Flowmaster Cat Back / Magnaflow Cat /Corvette servo upgrade/ Extra manually switched Front Fan with 180 Thermostat / Derale Engine oil -Trans. combo Cooler ,235/60R15 Cooper Cobra GT Tires in front on 7in. American Racing AR-23 Wheels, 295/50R15 Hankook H101 Tires in rear on 8in. AR-23 Wheels,28 spline Eaton Posi, 28 spline axles & gear ratio changes to 3.42 with L.P.W. Ultimate 10 Bolt cover.
Last edited by ronusmcmma; 11-05-2009 at 07:33 PM.
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They are a Old ARE design direct fit for 3rd gens,Im not sure or the design name and damn curiouse myself,cause Ive never seen them before.got em off ebay for 350.00 with tires
front 17x8 245/45/17zr bridgstone potenza rear 17x9 285/40/17 17zr bridgstone potenza
Thank you for that pic!!!
The body shop I work at has a wheel repair business and I saw a set of these rims sitting on the rack and wondered what they would look like on my car...
and my car is an '88 with extremely nuked medium grey paint, so now I can see what my car looks like painted!!
does anyone know where i could get a set of rims that they put on the 2010 GS concept camaro?..the yellow ones on the Sema car?..i want some so bad..ha
What sizes are they? 
one on the right are previous rears, one on the right is in process of getting "fitted" 
before and after pics @ cardomain (82regal)
