pics of RONAL 17x9.5" R-15 wheels on a ('91) camaro
02-21-2002, 05:13 PM
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pics of RONAL 17x9.5" R-15 wheels on a ('91) camaro
Any of these out there on a camaro? (preferably red) Ive seen them on the firebird, but I am still trying to decide. Thanks, Doug
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02-22-2002, 02:43 PM
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Ok, these wheels are just damn good looking, now what would they look like on a black 92 z?
I am gonna try and photoshop this in a bit, if i egt ir right, i will psot it up unless someone beats me to it....
I am gonna try and photoshop this in a bit, if i egt ir right, i will psot it up unless someone beats me to it....
02-22-2002, 03:42 PM
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what is all the hype about these wheels, they look nice and all but they are just basic 5 star rims. actually I would like them much better if they didn't have that screw holding on the center cap. the whole center cap is a hex nut isn't it. so why does it need a lock. just my .02 cents, I think the screw kills the rim and makes it look cheezy.
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Those center caps need a screw in them because they are like $50 a peice! At least thats what it cost to get one with the original firehawk logo in it and everything.
And I'm almost positive that these are lighter than the stock wheels or almost the same weight. I was swapping rims on my 88 IROC and I took off some 15's which were steel, but the 17" firehawk rims weighed like half as much even though they are much bigger.
Thats the 2 different sets of rims that I was swapping. My Iroc rims are on my 67 firebird so I didn't get to compare weights between those and the firehawk rims.
And I'm almost positive that these are lighter than the stock wheels or almost the same weight. I was swapping rims on my 88 IROC and I took off some 15's which were steel, but the 17" firehawk rims weighed like half as much even though they are much bigger.
Thats the 2 different sets of rims that I was swapping. My Iroc rims are on my 67 firebird so I didn't get to compare weights between those and the firehawk rims.
02-22-2002, 05:00 PM
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what I meant was why not make it look cooler, rather then one big screw why not put several evenly spaced screws around it. like the ricers do with there 18's, makes it look much better and not so early 80's
02-22-2002, 07:47 PM
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what I meant was why not make it look cooler, rather then one big screw why not put several evenly spaced screws around it. like the ricers do with there 18's, makes it look much better and not so early 80's
what I meant was why not make it look cooler, rather then one big screw why not put several evenly spaced screws around it. like the ricers do with there 18's, makes it look much better and not so early 80's
and our cars are from the 80's
02-22-2002, 10:06 PM
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yes our cars are from the 80's, an era which produced some of the ugliest stylings ever, including the cheezy screw on caps for the rims. when you buy rims its to update the look of your car, why put outdated wheels on if your trying to update your car. and not only ricers can have nice rims, just because ricers use a certain technique or style doesn't mean we can't use it to improve our cars
02-22-2002, 10:30 PM
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they are just basic 5 star rims
yes our cars are from the 80's, an era which produced some of the ugliest stylings ever
02-23-2002, 01:10 PM
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So what ... if I put 18's on my camaro im gonna be a *****? Blah! I think those wheels are plain. I like deep dish wheels but I agree thats just a basic 5 star design ... nothing to get excited about. How much do they weigh per wheel? Are they 2 piece or 3 piece?
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
Exactly. The classic understatement. Look at any show winning modified classic car, and what do you see? A car that's been made more plain then when it was stock. All the window edges removed and smoothed. Bumpers welded right to the body and painted. Simplicity. Gaudy, "look at me" styling is a fad. Look at any tacky stripe package from the 70s and you'll see what I mean. That was all the rage once. It's the simple, clean, classy understated cars that continue to look good year after year. Some of us would rather a simple, but unique wheel style instead of the bright, tacky **** that is all the rage now.
That's definately a matter of opinion. I think the thirdgens are the best looking of any generation.
Exactly. The classic understatement. Look at any show winning modified classic car, and what do you see? A car that's been made more plain then when it was stock. All the window edges removed and smoothed. Bumpers welded right to the body and painted. Simplicity. Gaudy, "look at me" styling is a fad. Look at any tacky stripe package from the 70s and you'll see what I mean. That was all the rage once. It's the simple, clean, classy understated cars that continue to look good year after year. Some of us would rather a simple, but unique wheel style instead of the bright, tacky **** that is all the rage now.
That's definately a matter of opinion. I think the thirdgens are the best looking of any generation.
02-24-2002, 07:57 PM
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I like the rims, just don't like the matching colors.
My favorites have to be Zr1 wheels, TT2s, the Ronals, and the guy on here who has the fikes. There are a few I'm leaving out I'm sure, but I like those alot.
My favorites have to be Zr1 wheels, TT2s, the Ronals, and the guy on here who has the fikes. There are a few I'm leaving out I'm sure, but I like those alot.
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