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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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Show me your RIMS!

Hey guys I just got a red 91RS and wanna see what rims everyones got, I need some ideas....
Oh, and how much??

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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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Nothing special, just some polished IROC wheels, but I like em. I have new center caps for them now though, not shown in the pic. Also, I painted the inner parts black if you can't tell.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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I've always liked your rims, Mark. :hail:

They're nothing elaborate, but they're just very nice. IROCs, black "inner parts", and polished.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:31 PM
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MINE ARE FOR SALE!!! ILL TAKE $650 AMERICAN FOR THEM...YOU ALSO GET TIRES AS WELL...NO CURB RASH AND THE TIRES HAVE THOSE STUBBY THINGS STILL ON THEM.. they come with adapters(spacers) and lock nuts with key

here they are...

i have some more angles and stuff if you want them...

just pm me

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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:35 PM
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Originally posted by FyreLance
I've always liked your rims, Mark. :hail:

They're nothing elaborate, but they're just very nice. IROCs, black "inner parts", and polished.
why thank you.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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you cant go wrong with the chrome irocs 800 for a set of 16s
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:48 PM
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you cant go wrong with the chrome irocs 800 for a set of 16s
yep, though I was thinkin of maybe dipping mine later on sometime, but seein if I could still keep the black parts black. I think that might look better, not so much chrome you know.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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My brothers Malibu w/ 4th Gen FireHawk Rims.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:55 PM
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try powder coating em mark. w/ that almsot chrome or leave the polished part polished and power the black on. I personally like the black parts on em.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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If you are interested into some more aftermarket rims......

Cost about $1,200 though...
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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ROAR!
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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I like the idea mark has for his rims. I have the 16" alm formula rims, I have thought about doing the same thing but not sure how it would look.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:59 PM
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17inch ROH Snypers
Those look way small width wise whats the exact size? I thought the smallest for the 3rd gen offseft was 17x8?
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 04:31 PM
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Hey mark what kind of paint did you use on the wheels? i only have 1 rim left to polish and they will be done but i wanted to paint the same areas black that you did but wasnt sure what type of paint to use....thanks
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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Originally posted by fast86z28
Hey mark what kind of paint did you use on the wheels? i only have 1 rim left to polish and they will be done but i wanted to paint the same areas black that you did but wasnt sure what type of paint to use....thanks
I think I used some automotive gloss black spray paint.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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My 17x9 Snypers. 245/45/17 Front 275/40/17 Back.



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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by fast86z28
Hey mark what kind of paint did you use on the wheels? i only have 1 rim left to polish and they will be done but i wanted to paint the same areas black that you did but wasnt sure what type of paint to use....thanks
don't paint them black, it looks like crap. as long as you don't move near me, it's ok, I like to be a little different, while lookin stock.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 05:18 PM
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LOL Mark im about 3000 miles from you and dont plan on moving anytime soon so i dont think you have anything to worry about...
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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here's my C5's on my 91 thats getting painted this week torch red (2001 Corvette color)
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:19 PM
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Speedline Type 2310 SC in 18"
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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not my car, firehawk wheels $1200~ without tires
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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Not my car, but another pic of some chrome Irocs.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:40 PM
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Or some TTIIs. Another sweet looking car.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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here's mine
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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here's mine
nice try, i haven't seen that pic in awhile, who's is it again?
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:03 PM
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I'm pretty sure thats his car, Mark.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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Originally posted by Mark A Shields
nice try, i haven't seen that pic in awhile, who's is it again?
well, you will see it saturday in person...
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:17 PM
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Rims are ever thing when it comes to appearance
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
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Originally posted by cobrakiller1989
well, you will see it saturday in person...
you serious? now I can't sleep.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:27 PM
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I'm pretty sure thats his car, Mark.
i took his smilie the wrong way i guess.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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nothing special,i polished them and painted the inserts 3 couts gun metal grey basecoat and 3 coats of clear
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:13 PM
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Damn it must be getting late,I can't spell"coats" anyways heres a close up of the painted part
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:17 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 01:06 AM
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Damn those TTII's look sweet....

:hail:

Gotta love 'em
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 02:28 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
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ZR1's check sig for more pictures.
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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Car: 87 Red/Blk Bird loaded 3.4L & 700R4
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For something way different: Niche Serpants 17in Chrome (Discoed, so I got them on sale Cost about $1100 to $1200, plus adapters.) Normally sold for $1600-$1800, I think. Been a while since I pulled out the old sheets with prices.
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 01:23 PM
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American Racing's Baja in 16x8, about $100 a piece.
Direct Fit! No Spacers!
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 01:44 PM
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stock 15x7 firebird rim with chipped clearcoat and some oxidation with cooper 215/65/R15
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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I have the 1991-1992 style Z28 rims on my Camaro. I had them refinished and repainted. I love the color matching. They're 16" wheels.



Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE730 P245/50ZR-16 Tires


Wheel by itself:
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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wwasem how do you like the re730's? i have them on another car and love their grip and handling, so i'm thinking about getting them in the 245-50-16 for my 91 Z28.
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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wwasem how do you like the re730's? i have them on another car and love their grip and handling, so i'm thinking about getting them in the 245-50-16 for my 91 Z28.
I think they're frickin awesome! On my way to my college there are tons of twisties and those things just DON'T let go. The traction is great too, wet and dry. And the tread pattern looks sweet IMHO.
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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i hate my 87 sport wheels....but im gonna get new American Racing Tailgunner's
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 04:19 PM
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sorry wrong thread
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 02:14 AM
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I like your idea alot mark id like to see it done hopefully you ll get around to doing it =)
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:54 AM
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Figured I'd add mine to the post even though somebody already posted pics of TT2's.

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