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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Stock 85-87 16x8 rims picture request on a TA??

Does anyone have these rims or pictures of these rims on a Trans Am? Thanks guys/gals.

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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??

It'll probably look awfully similar to any of the Trans Ams that came with the salad shooter style wheels:



I've got pics somewhere of my GTA when I bought it. It had 88+ Formula wheels on it when I bought it. It looked terrible, and with the 87 style wheels, I'm guessing it would look even worse.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??

In the picture you posted those are the rims I am referring to. Thanks. I just wanted to see what it would look like.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??

Here's a couple of mine when I got it with the salad shooters. It's a Formula that got a T/A body kit when it got repainted. Just for reference, I'll throw in one of the Torq-Thrusts and M-sport rims on it now.







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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??



Personally, I liked the aluminum 16x8" better than after they were blacked out. I put the Torq Thrusts on because the 16" tires were shot and I didn't feel like getting another set of new tires when I already had 15". I put the BMW rims on because they were cheap, and the handling was no bueno with those heavy Torq Thrusts.

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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??

That helps a lot. Thank you. I didn't realize those rims came stock on TA's between 85-87. Ive already bought a set for a pretty good price. I just have to clean them up and strip the clearcoat and they will look great.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??

I like these formula rims better. They are 16x8 as well, I think the ones you had pictures of are the older ones that are 15's...dont quote me on that.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-92...Q5fAccessories
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:05 AM
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Re: 87 Formula Rims on a TA??

Those only look good on Formula's and any firebird without ground fx. I know because i had those on my old 88 TA clone.
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