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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Car: 1991 firebird
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what do you think?

how would these look on a 91' firebird:
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee...ehicle&data=1#
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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id say not too shabby
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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i think they would look pretty spify
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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They would look good on certain cars... gotta pic of the 'bird?
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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Look like a truck wheel to me. Spokes are too wide. If you like, do it.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Those look pretty nice. Just be patient when cleaning. Looks like they might have some hard to reach places.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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Car: Bitchin' 92 RS
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they'd look alright

Kyle
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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Originally posted by iansane
Look like a truck wheel to me. Spokes are too wide. If you like, do it.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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sorry no picks of the bird yet... another option i have thought about is these:

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...78&prmenbr=361

im lookin at this size:
260-61815
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15'' x 8''
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'', 4-3/4'', 5''
Rear Spacing: 4-1/4''

i want to keep the price down and by keeping 15's i can use my current tires (besides i wanna go for more a muscle car look) would these rims be the propor spacing and everything? if not help me select the ones that are. thanks for all the help! i cant wait to get my rims! i will try and find a camera and post pics soon.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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Not a big fan of those, I recomend some FIREHAWK wheels
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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i dont like the first set, they like to wide/flat to me. i like the 2nd set alot but a lot of ppl have those so its not to original but do what u like.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Originally posted by thirdgenbird
sorry no picks of the bird yet... another option i have thought about is these:

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...78&prmenbr=361

im lookin at this size:
260-61815
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15'' x 8''
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'', 4-3/4'', 5''
Rear Spacing: 4-1/4''

i want to keep the price down and by keeping 15's i can use my current tires (besides i wanna go for more a muscle car look) would these rims be the propor spacing and everything? if not help me select the ones that are. thanks for all the help! i cant wait to get my rims! i will try and find a camera and post pics soon.
15's in my opinion would be way too small. Our cars (the 91-92's) are too shapely to ever appear "muscles car"ish. If you stick those dinky wheels on there it's just look odd to me. Nice looking wheels, just try 17's or something.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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ok after hours of thinkin about and and searching for rims i am now looking at zr1s. it seems that may of you are for the bigger rims and i think i can swing buying these (tires will have to wait). slp has them on sale and i may order them today. im lookin at them in "hyper black" not only to be diffrent but i think it would look great on my dasrk green bird. its basicaly the same color a the camaro several posts up. thanks for all your opinions guys!
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Car: 1991 firebird
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oops, heres the link if ya havent seen them in this color:
http://www.slponline.com/browse_list.asp
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Now I think that would look sweet. I haven't seen those on a green 91-92 yet. Good choice. I'd definately do the same thing (at least buy the wheels now and tires later)
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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wicked awesome , go for it.
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