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Nov 22, 2003 | 09:48 PM

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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

Car: 1986 Camaro SC

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Which Looks better????

which set of rims suits my car better?

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Nov 22, 2003 | 09:51 PM

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:00 PM

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Car: 1987 Z28 Camaro

Engine: 305 tpi

Transmission: 700r4

i say go with 2, they look the best on ur car, even tho i dont like neither rims that much, but 2 looks best, black just doesnt do it, nice car by the way

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:02 PM

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Car: 1991 Firebird

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Transmission: 700R4

I'd go with the black ones. they're the corvette gran sport wheels right?

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:03 PM

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From: Massachusetts

Car: candy blue 85 z28

Engine: 305 tpi LB9

Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one

Axle/Gears: ones with teeth

i like number 2 better.. but you have to drive it

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:06 PM

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From: Amarillo, Tx

Car: 1986 Z28

Engine: 355TPI 380hp

Transmission: Rebuilt 700r w/ Transgo Shift Kit

I'm kinda torn between the two, they both look pretty sharp.....but, I think #2 would be best. To me, black wheels are hard to match to the right car.

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:09 PM

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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro RS

Engine: 283

Transmission: 700r4 Auto

#2

but its your ride!

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:43 PM

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From: NJ

Car: 87 Iroc (summer only)

Engine: 5.0 TPI

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I don't think you can go wrong with either...but I would go with 2.

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:48 PM

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From: Oak Harbor, WA

Car: 1990 IROC-Z

Engine: 383 HSR

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.70

I'd go with #2 , your car though.

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:55 PM

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From: Hill AFB, Utah

Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback

Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO

Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed

Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs

Go with #2!

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Nov 22, 2003 | 11:19 PM

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From: Detroit, MI

Car: 91 Z28/99 WS6/02 WS6

Engine: All 350's :)

Transmission: 700R4 & 2 Tremec T56's

I don't think black wheels looks good on many cars, I'm not even sure I like em on my car (and they came that way) - go with #2

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Nov 22, 2003 | 11:48 PM

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i'd go with the black ones ... the silver ones look "out of place" I've never liked the look of chrome on Red cars... It just detracts from the beauty of the red paint

My .02:lala:

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Nov 23, 2003 | 12:22 AM

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Car: 1989 Firebird V6

Engine: 2.8

Transmission: auto

No.2 , if the No.1 isn't black, it will not even join the game

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Nov 23, 2003 | 05:24 AM

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Car: 2000 Camaro SS

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Transmission: 6 Speed

go with the chromies

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Nov 23, 2003 | 11:09 AM

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Car: 1989 IROC-Z

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Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 4.11:1

I like number two a lot better. I'm not a big fan of spares- I mean black rims

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Nov 23, 2003 | 05:47 PM

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Go with #2 the black ones just don't flow imho but hey its your ride bro. Pick what u want.

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Nov 23, 2003 | 05:52 PM

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From: Montreal\Quebec|Canada

Car: Camaro Z281991 Engine: 5.7L/350 TPI Transmission: TH700R4 ··································· Car: Acura CL 1998

Engine: 3.0L/183

Transmission: 4 spd auto/OD

Unless u can make the black ones shine.. the chrome
ones win. Black really hides the mag in that pic.

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Nov 24, 2003 | 01:14 AM

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Car: Base Firebird

Engine: TPI 350

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i personally like the look of dark spokes with a polished lip... cant really tell though if those are grand sport wheels or roh zs's with painted spokes. either way.. thats my pic!
wow, this thread is pretty much split isnt it!

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Nov 24, 2003 | 02:26 AM

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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird

Engine: The Mighty 305!

Transmission: 700R4

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I like the first one.

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Nov 24, 2003 | 02:39 AM

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From: Glen Allen, VA

#2

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Nov 24, 2003 | 02:49 AM

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#1

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Nov 24, 2003 | 02:24 PM

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From: Detroit, MI

Car: 91 Z28/99 WS6/02 WS6

Engine: All 350's :)

Transmission: 700R4 & 2 Tremec T56's

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Originally posted by 90firebird
i personally like the look of dark spokes with a polished lip... cant really tell though if those are grand sport wheels or roh zs's with painted spokes. either way.. thats my pic!
wow, this thread is pretty much split isnt it!

They looked like the wheels on my 2002 Collector TA... black 5 spoke with polished lip

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Nov 24, 2003 | 04:50 PM

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number 2 i think also.

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Nov 24, 2003 | 05:30 PM

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From: Colonial Heights, VA

Car: 85 Iroc-Z

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: 10-bolt 3.42

definately number 2

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Nov 24, 2003 | 05:46 PM

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Yeah, #2. Black rims have always looked like ***.

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Nov 24, 2003 | 11:25 PM

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From: Austin, Tx

Car: 91 Z28

Engine: LS1

Transmission: T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.73 Hawks 8.8

You should put on the #2 rims to apease the crowd, and hook me up with the #1 ones, cause I freaking love those rims.

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