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Jan 25, 2006 | 07:41 PM

tjl IROC

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From: MD

Car: too many

Engine: SBC

Transmission: AUTOs and a 5 speed :D

Axle/Gears: you name it

Wheels Need Help!

I have a 1982 camaro and am looking at after market wheels
what are the back spacing and sizes I should be looking for?

will the 15 by 8 Nomad 11 wheels in jegs fit?
or should I go for 16 in IROC wheels?

any cheap wheels combos?
since I want to buy 6 wheels
2 extra or drag tires

Jan 26, 2006 | 12:11 AM

87TAairlineyard

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From: Whitehouse, Ohio

Car: 1987 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 305 LB9 Tuned Port Injection

Transmission: 700-R4 Automatic

Axle/Gears: Saginaw 10 bolt 2.73 posi

My personal preference would be the earlier (1985-1987) IROC 16" wheels. They seem to look good on any Third Gen- Camaro or Firebird. A little larger wheel with a bigger contact patch should give you better handling- but the 82 handles pretty well already! I don't know much about drag racing, but a wider tire will help with grip off the line, which means 16x8 wheels. Unless you want to go larger...

Jan 31, 2006 | 09:47 PM

1991L98G92

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From: Central California Coast SM

Car: 91 Z28 24th Anniversary

Engine: L98

Transmission: Auto

Axle/Gears: Posi 3.23

IROC wheels may be front/rear specific and may not look correct after installation. It would be personal preference.

Feb 1, 2006 | 07:38 PM

jjs_world

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From: Lincolnton, NC

Car: 89 RS

Engine: 305 TBI

Transmission: Auto

I have the same prob, with the back spacing deal. But I was told if I do a 255/60/15, I need at least a 5 inch backspacing. But I have decided on the Weld Drag Lites, they are pretty reasonable priced on the Summit Racing site. All four is around $600