Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Third Generation F-Body Message Boards (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/)
-   Auto Detailing and Appearance (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto-detailing-appearance/)
-   -   I used to like my GTA wheels until............. (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto-detailing-appearance/370360-i-used-like-my.html)

wackytower 06-10-2006 10:00 PM

I used to like my GTA wheels until.............
 
I tried my buddys firehawk wheels. I dont like the white painted accents but you get the idea. I didnt put the center caps on but they still look good. I just wanted too see what everyone thought.

before:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...1_148_full.jpg

After:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...1_147_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...1_137_full.jpg

FASTERTHANUMARK 06-10-2006 10:04 PM

:) Me likes my wheels

82firebird 06-10-2006 10:07 PM

Those look great! You should tell your friend to let me try those on. :)

Stevo 06-10-2006 10:42 PM

as is...the gta wheels look better...now put on some center caps+paint inserts blue or black and Ronals win :)

wackytower 06-10-2006 10:47 PM


Originally Posted by Stevo
as is...the gta wheels look better...now put on some center caps+paint inserts blue or black and Ronals win :)


I agree. I just wanted to see what they looked like on my car. If I get a set I want to paint the inserts silver or black I am not too sure how blue would look.

Derek The Great 06-10-2006 10:51 PM

thos 5 spokes look butt ugly.. the spokes are too fat, if i were you id keep your diamond spoke wheels and maybe paint the chrome edge the silver color of your trim

92RS(real slow) 06-10-2006 11:14 PM


Originally Posted by Stevo
as is...the gta wheels look better...now put on some center caps+paint inserts blue or black and Ronals win :)

:iagree: GTA wheels all the way:thumbsup:

Bull 06-10-2006 11:39 PM

Ronals, king of thirdgen Bird wheels. Period. The look of the Firehawk is tough to beat.

83camaroMN 06-10-2006 11:54 PM

:imo:the GTA wheels look like crap, I like the firehawk rims better

Agent13 06-10-2006 11:55 PM

GTA wheels looked much better on that car.

Trevor86TA 06-10-2006 11:55 PM

I prefer the closs laced ones way way more. They look really good.

SlowCamaro88SC 06-11-2006 12:17 AM

i think a set of torque thrusts w/ gunmetal spokes would looks best on your blue.

dcjredline 06-11-2006 12:48 AM

GTA wheels, I like the SLP ones but only on the non TA cars.

conlinj 06-11-2006 09:07 AM

I think the ronals look great but I'm biased :nod:

Orinackra 06-11-2006 10:33 AM

I love the Ronals but they look naked without painted inserts. Blue would look nice on there.

DanTheMan18 06-11-2006 01:49 PM

The GTA wheels are sexy man, don't ditch 'em.

1988CamaroSC 06-11-2006 01:59 PM

keep the gtas, the ronals look odd with the fat *** spokes....

Stuart S 06-11-2006 03:24 PM

I personally prefer the crosslaces...

TheBandit 06-11-2006 06:49 PM

yeha same here.. GTA's look better imo.. but the ronals dont look bad either

gcgarner 06-11-2006 10:38 PM

Obviously there are MANY opinions here, so I guess you're left wondering ... "Which one REALLY looks better?"

So, I'll tell you ... the Firehawk wheels. Which is weird, because I'm a very hard-core stock guy. But the Firehawk is the KING of Thirdgens IMO, and I think those wheels look hot. And since you obviously have other mods to your car, might as well change the wheels, too.

At least you would be sticking with thirdgen wheels either way.

Pontiaddict 06-12-2006 02:17 AM

The GTA wheels would look better with lighter colored spokes. The black paint hides the spokes and makes the whole center of the wheel look like one big blob.
The aluminum finish of the Ronals go with the GFX and the larger diameter makes them look better as well. I'm not a fan of the fat spokes, but they do a good job of hiding 80's era brakes.

crazyL 06-12-2006 04:47 PM

if you do get ur buddies rims. intrested in selling those black gta's :hmmm: . Im looking for a set. Either way man car looks great! good job man

wackytower 06-12-2006 05:28 PM

He not selling them but I may be looking for a set of ronal's

87tpi 06-12-2006 05:47 PM

I think they look good but would look better without the white accents as you said. Either plain or the same blue as your car would look awesome.

83camaroMN 06-12-2006 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by gcgarner
Obviously there are MANY opinions here, so I guess you're left wondering ... "Which one REALLY looks better?"

So, I'll tell you ... the Firehawk wheels. Which is weird, because I'm a very hard-core stock guy. But the Firehawk is the KING of Thirdgens IMO, and I think those wheels look hot. And since you obviously have other mods to your car, might as well change the wheels, too.

At least you would be sticking with thirdgen wheels either way.

:iagree:

MaineIrocer86 06-12-2006 06:19 PM

I defintetly think that the firehawk wheels look better...But like alot of the other guys have said its a matter of opinion....

G-Ride14 06-12-2006 07:59 PM

I like the look of the firehawk wheels. Is it hard to come across a set?

Firechicken92 06-14-2006 06:16 AM

I have both set for my 92 formula. I think they both look awesome on our cars. Buy the ronals and keep the gta's.

ZZ4 86 Z28 06-14-2006 12:39 PM

i think the best look would be the gtas, but with the spokes painted to match the gfx.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:51 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands