Looking for Rims for an 83 TA.. I would like to get 17 or 18", but have no idea what will work on my car.. I did some research & found the backspace & other specs, but can't find rims that match..

Thanks for any help you can give..

You should be able to specify what back-spacing you want when you order the rims. Or at least you can get spacers for them. The only thing you need to ensure of is that you get rims with the right number of lug-nuts (I think GM uses 5 holes)

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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops

Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi

Most wheels today are being built for ricers. You'll have to look at Centerline or Boyd... etc (the original makers) for rwd. I think the backspacing is 4.5" front and rear. If you must have a specific rim you can buy spacers like I did.


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1986 Trans Am
carbed 350 - .30 over with 9.75:1 comp.
+- 315hp/390ft lbs.
700-R4 with 2500 stall
3.27 (ick!) gear
SLP 1 3/4" headers w/MAC catback and cat.
96 5 stars
SFC's, braces, arms, and a bunch more expensive stuff
no timeslips yet

I had the same problem that you did. I found some konig Five-0 wheels that are 17X8 inch. I haven't gotten them yet but I think they'll look great. I'm getting these because they are available with a 20mm offset which is real close to what we need for and 8 inch wide rim. I think that a 1/4 spacer could be used but not really a must. The kicker is, they're only 129 ea. Here is a pic.

http://www.jdwheels.com/images/Five-0.jpg

Hey TOM91... Where did you get such a good deal?

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Ron Strayhorne
91 350 V8 T.A./ MSD ignition box & wires;Flowmaster cat-back exhaust;K&N filter;Crane perf. coil; semi-polished engine

on my iroc the rear backspacing is 5 and the front is 4.5.I just put a set of centerline scorpions on my iroc and they look awesome.

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1987 BLUE IROC
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AND IT HAS A NASTY BITE......
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Found them at

www.jdwheels.com