Wider Iroc Z rims
12-18-2014, 07:58 AM
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Wider Iroc Z rims
I have a 85 camaro Iroc z with the l69 motor I am doing some mods and it will have around 300 hp. I already had traction problems to begin and now it will be an even bigger problem. Does anyone sell a wider Iroc z rim by any chance? I actually really do those rims.
12-18-2014, 09:35 AM
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Re: Wider Iroc Z rims
It sounds to me that your traction problems are based around suspension deficiencies - worn bushings, OEM rear control arms and TQ arm, sub-par tires...
Tell us what you have and we will help.
BTW, no one makes a wider IROC wheel - larger in diameter, yes - but bit more than 8.5".
Tell us what you have and we will help.
BTW, no one makes a wider IROC wheel - larger in diameter, yes - but bit more than 8.5".
12-18-2014, 09:58 AM
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I have a 85 camaro Iroc z with the l69 motor I am doing some mods and it will have around 300 hp. I already had traction problems to begin and now it will be an even bigger problem. Does anyone sell a wider Iroc z rim by any chance? I actually really do those rims.
Weldcraft in Michigan did them for me. Fantastic work. But not cheap, so beware!
12-18-2014, 11:44 AM
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Re: Wider Iroc Z rims
Yes you can widen them for about $400 a pair.
I didn't mention it because there are hardly any 245-50-16 tires left on the market, let alone anything larger (other than a few, select drag tires). So you are really barking up the wrong tree looking at 16" stuff at this point - other than keeping the car somewhat original.
dodgeitclevelan, what tires and size are you running? What about your suspension?
I didn't mention it because there are hardly any 245-50-16 tires left on the market, let alone anything larger (other than a few, select drag tires). So you are really barking up the wrong tree looking at 16" stuff at this point - other than keeping the car somewhat original.
dodgeitclevelan, what tires and size are you running? What about your suspension?
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12-18-2014, 12:48 PM
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It was about $200 per wheel, plus shipping, which was about $100 per wheel (keep in mind I'm in Canada)
I forgot to mention I widened 17" iroc rims to 17x9.5 so I can run 275/40/17 tires.
Yes you can widen them for about $400 a pair.
I didn't mention it because there are hardly any 245-50-16 tires left on the market, let alone anything larger (other than a few, select drag tires). So you are really barking up the wrong tree looking at 16" stuff at this point - other than keeping the car somewhat original.
dodgeitclevelan, what tires and size are you running? What about your suspension?
I didn't mention it because there are hardly any 245-50-16 tires left on the market, let alone anything larger (other than a few, select drag tires). So you are really barking up the wrong tree looking at 16" stuff at this point - other than keeping the car somewhat original.
dodgeitclevelan, what tires and size are you running? What about your suspension?
12-18-2014, 05:42 PM
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Re: Wider Iroc Z rims
Yes you can widen them for about $400 a pair.
I didn't mention it because there are hardly any 245-50-16 tires left on the market, let alone anything larger (other than a few, select drag tires). So you are really barking up the wrong tree looking at 16" stuff at this point - other than keeping the car somewhat original.
dodgeitclevelan, what tires and size are you running? What about your suspension?
I didn't mention it because there are hardly any 245-50-16 tires left on the market, let alone anything larger (other than a few, select drag tires). So you are really barking up the wrong tree looking at 16" stuff at this point - other than keeping the car somewhat original.
dodgeitclevelan, what tires and size are you running? What about your suspension?
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