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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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IROCs on 91-92 Z's

So, what do you guys think of IROC rims on 91-92 Z28's?

Im askin cuz i've found a set of polished 16 inchers as a direct swap for my stockers...
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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here's a pic of my Z
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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I say just polish yours.

Ive seen iroc rims on 91-92 and they just dont look right to me... Shurg. maybe its just me.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 08:33 AM
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i agree, polish ur rims! Thats what im doing this summer, imo i think the 91-92 wheels are the best By the way nice car man
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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here's a pic if it helps - i kinda like it
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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those actually look pretty damn good. A 1991 Z28 pretty much looks like a Iroc besides the GFX and the Spoiler..
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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A 1991 Z28 pretty much looks like a Iroc besides the GFX and the Spoiler..
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And that's all I have to say about that.......
I like the look of the earlier IROC wheels, but your wheels look better IMO. But I am biased......
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Depends, If it's the 85 to 87 style ones they will look totally sweet, I'd go for it. Irocs in mint shape look fuggin awsome. But if its the 88 to 90 style I think I'd keep your rims.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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I say the IROC rims will look better than the 91-92 z28 rims. Either get the older iroc style chromes, or the 88-90 polished.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Originally posted by z28kindaguy
I say the IROC rims will look better than the 91-92 z28 rims. Either get the older iroc style chromes, or the 88-90 polished.
:werd: Iroc rims look sweet on teh 91-92's. Especially the early style Irocs
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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I don't have a Z28, but you can get the idea. These are the older style IROCs...polished.

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Sweet! Nice car
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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another one
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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here's the rims
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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If you have access to them, why not throw them on your car and see what YOU think. I know I threw my $0.02 in, but just remember, the only person you have to please is.......
I'm sure you know the end of that one.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 01:42 AM
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yeah its a swap, but the polished rims have 205r16s on em,

my 92s have brand new 245/r16 BFGs on em, so im gonna prob stick w/ the Z28s.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:13 AM
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i could tell a difference just by looking really quick. but i like it just because it is different.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:20 AM
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Originally posted by 911rsq
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And that's all I have to say about that.......
I like the look of the earlier IROC wheels, but your wheels look better IMO. But I am biased......

Its true tho!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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Polished 91-92's hands down.

Unless you get Chrome 18inch Irocs

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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by TPl383
Polished 91-92's hands down.

Unless you get Chrome 18inch Irocs

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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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imo opinion the 87-90 wheels are by far the nicest, and a polished set would look rediculously good. Just my opinion
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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is that urs Quick6?? Looks nice
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by Quick6
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*Drool*
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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No, not my car, but that car is VERY nice.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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man irocs do look good on 91-91 z28's. i wish i woulda kept mine now
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Does Anyone know if the rims on the car Quick6 posted has factory IROC wheels or are they the aftermarket ones. They look bigger then 16's.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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They are 18"
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Mine are polished '86 IROC's on my 89 RS. I like the chrome IROC's in a 17" and I'm on the fence between them and the SLP ZR-1 wheels. I wish they were available in chrome!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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before I got my TTII's, I was considering getting a set of the 18 inch IROCs, polished, but to still have the highlighted area instead of an all polished IROC wheel. Something about an 18 inch IROC wheel with the dark grey highlights, looks much nicer
(like Graboids 18 inch IROC's)
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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are those 18 inch irocs chrome or polished?
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Wow, that car really catches your eye! In the future, I'd like to get another iroc, remove all stickers and stripes, paint it jet black, and lower it. Then throw some 17's or 18's on it.
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