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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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TT 2's On a Red TA

Alright yall,

First of all before I ask I want to say that I have already done a search on this topic. The info I got back was helpful but still not enough to base a good decision on. Therefore...I have a red 87 trans am that was repainted in 1990 from the two tone silver and red...to its present form which is all red with a flat black aerowing. I am looking at getting the American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels in 17 inches and wrap them with goodyear eagle f-1 tires. What I need is:

1. Some pictures of the TT 2's on Trans Ams

2. The exact wheel size I should get...I have read where some people got 17x8 or 17x9.5 or different sizes on the front and back. Me I want to keep all the wheels the same for rotating purposes. Will the 17x9.5 work all the way around or will there be issues with them. I like the wider form of the wheel.

3. What specific sizing/ bolt pattern/ backspacing/ etc do I need...I'm ignorant when it comes to most of this and I don't want to go to a tire and wheel dealer and get screwed.

4. What size tire in the eagle f-1's should i get so as to minimalize rubbing.

5. Any suggestions or comments you guys have is appreciated...ya'll are experieced when it comes to this so thats why I come to you guys with these questions.

Thanks for any and all help yall!
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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tt2's on a red trans am looks like crap . dont do it . Bad move.:nono:
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Ok Nolan, your boyds look pretty good and you having a red TA I'm sure you've thought this one out before...but what wheel would you recommend??? I"m open to ideas...the trouble is I can never find red TA's with a wide variety of wheels that i like...your boyds are pretty cool. Anyone else that can answer the previous questions that I have asked keep the replies coming.
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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i think he is joking cuz TT2's look good on TA's. his wheels sorta resemble TT2's. LOL IMO, i would go for it.

second option is ROH synpers or 98-02 17inch WS6 wheels. LOL
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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I am trying to figure this one out too. I like the TT2 look but cannot decide if they will look good on a TA. The snypers seem to have a more Euro look that fits with the TA theme.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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all i know is that i seen a TA with TT2's and it looked good

edelbrock 409's are similar to TT2's and I think CAR Craft or Hot Rod did a thirdgen firebird that was red with those 409 wheels. looked hot!!
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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ttt
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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I have 17x9.5's all the way around and am going to get rid of the front in favor of 17x8's. I have a 4th gen rear and spacers for the front. They are all 4th gen offset and the back fit perfectly but the fronts stick out just about 3/8" too much. I don't care about rotating them because the car doesn't see but 5,000 miles a year on it. I'll just buy new ones when the time comes.
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