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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 01:30 PM
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Need suggestions for wheels

I need to know which wheels i should get. I like 15" and thats what I will probably buy. I dont want anything bigger. i would like chrome but polished auluminum is good as well as silver wheels. I like the cragers that look like the telestars they are cool. I dont want to spend alot of money just some cheap wheels that will look better than stock.
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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I would reccomend aluminum...polished if you prefer, but not chrome. Chrome will eventually peel, flake, rust...and chrome wheels are usually heavier. Mys suggestion would be to check out the Weld Racing and Centerline wheels...they're fairly inexpensive, lightweight, and look good. Whatever you do, pick the wheels YOU like, not the wheels somebody on this board thinks you should buy. Be different. Summit has a good selection, as does Jegs.
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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Ok so like an alloy would be better than a steel wheel. Ill agree with that. I was thinkin eagle alloys make some decent whells and there are some centerlines that i like too. I would like to see some pics of the wheels on f-bodys so i could tell what it would look like.
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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heres one to consider
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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one more
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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ok this is the last one
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 03:00 PM
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I like the last one best myself.
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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Ive seen it on alot of camaros and it looks pretty good. but thats kinda the reason i dont want that one. i want somethin original but its all good. thanks for your opinioun.
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 04:43 PM
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i personaly like the torque thrust IIs. after i do an engine swap, im going to get them
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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What, you don't like IROC wheels at all????
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 05:10 PM
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I vote for the 2nd rim you showed....
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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Yea I like the torq thrusts alright but I dont really think they look to good in 15"s but The Iroc's are awesome but they only come in 16" and up. and everyone has em. I think im gonna go see if I can get the 2nd one shown at Les Schwab. Ohh yea and FLYNLOW92rs I hear you take alot of crap for that wing but to tell you the truth I think it looks sweet as hell. I was wonderin were you got it? I wouldnt mind one on my 92. im not into the rice thing but that wing looks more like a autocross wing than a ***** anyways especially the way you painted it to match


Keep up the good work fellas!!!
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 06:46 AM
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Who makes those wheels? I really like the 2nd one.
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 07:03 AM
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If I'm not mistaken, the first and second wheel are both made by Eagle Alloys.
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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Yea if you want to look it up it is the eagle alloys two piece wheel and the # is 214 pretty easy to find on there web site I think those are the ones im gettin too. ill tell you if they have em at les schwab.
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