I just got some 17x8 chrome IROC rims for my car. I was wondering what the best product would be to clean them ? My buddy recommeneded Windex. Will that work ?

Also if anyone knows... what's the widest tire I can throw on these ? I heard 275 is alright and 295 is pushing it. Any thoughts ?

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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI

ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc

 

I wouldnt go past 245 width personally. 255 max. as far as cleaning them, just use soap and water. the dirt and brake dust will rinse off of them



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*1989 RS
*Red, Daytona Turbo fiberglass hood, chrome 16x8 IROC wheels
*355 CID
*TPI ported plenum, SLP siamesed runners, Edelbrock high flow intake
*SLP 1 and 3/4 headers with 3 inch catback
*Richmond 3.73, Auburn Posi
*Modded 700-R4, 2800 stall converter
*eibach pro kit and hotchkis sturt tower brace

"There is no way you have a 350 in that car. They are made to have 305's and a 350 wouldnt fit"
-local parts store genius-

 

Be sure to wax them too. Mine IROC wheels still look like the chrome is almost brand new after almost 10 years since I had them done. The wax doesn't just protect, it also makes them clean easier, and shine more. I use Wax Shop liquid wax on them, real simple and quick. You can also use a chrome polish every now and then if you really think you need it, but I've never had to use it on mine. My car sat outside in the Northwest weather and was my daily driver until it became a garage queen in '99.

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IROCnRoll.com
'86 Camaro Sport Coupe and '88 IROC

 

good point blue, i forgot to mention that one

 

Chevy High Performance has an article about wheel/tire sizes for Camaros in the January '02 issue. For a thirdgen they say max tire size on a 17" wheel is 275/40 for both front and rear.

 

...but is that for an 8 inch wide rim? It might be ok for a 9 inch wide rim. I dont think you will be happy with your results if you put a 275 on 8 inch wheels. The sidewall of the tire will be hanging way past the edge of your wheel

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*1989 RS
*Red, Daytona Turbo fiberglass hood, chrome 16x8 IROC wheels
*355 CID
*TPI ported plenum, SLP siamesed runners, Edelbrock high flow intake
*SLP 1 and 3/4 headers with 3 inch catback
*Richmond 3.73, Auburn Posi
*Modded 700-R4, 2800 stall converter
*eibach pro kit and hotchkis sturt tower brace

"There is no way you have a 350 in that car. They are made to have 305's and a 350 wouldnt fit"
-local parts store genius-

 

According to the magazine that is for the max width wheel which is 9.5" with 5.5" back spacing front and back.

I have 245/50s on my RS which are pretty wide in my opinion. How wide are my 16" '91-'92 Z28 wheels?

 

8 inches

 

I dont get why but everytime I polish my chrome irocs on the groves on the fronts from the brake dust they alwasy seems smear like or coated with something and dont seem to *** out right I dont know why and its driving me nuts!

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1991 teal camaro RS rebuilt 96 350 marine motor, comp cam, accel ignition,8mm accel plugs and wires, hedman headers and y-pipe, and rear end with 4.10 gears. Stock 700r4, best 1/4 time 14.6

 

I used a diluted windex/water combination on them last night and it worked pretty damn well. The almost non existent brake dust washed right off. It's a lot easier then cleaning aluminum wheels that's for sure ! ehehe

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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI

ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc