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Apr 27, 2008 | 03:30 PM

vortec350s10

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From: Minnesota

Car: '88 Iroc

Engine: Single turbo Vortec 5.7, Megasquirt

Transmission: Probuilt 700r4 3000 stall Vigilante

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.25 w/True Trac

What do you think of this look? New wheels

Here's my new setup, Boyd Junk Yard Dogs with BFG G-Force Sports.
My rears are 17x10 with a 5.75 backspacing. They stick out a little too much for my liking, and I have about a 1/2 inch of clearance between the inner fender and the tire on the front of the tire (if you'd draw a horizontal line from center of rear wheel to door). How much does a rear end move around? Is a half inch of side to side clearance excessive?

Apr 27, 2008 | 04:56 PM

MaNiAk86

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

very nice

Apr 27, 2008 | 05:15 PM

cameron7710

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

i like um they look good

Apr 27, 2008 | 11:07 PM

klause83z28

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Car: 83 z28

Engine: boat anchor 305 (ex CFI)

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Those remind me of the ROH RT wheel. very good looking wheel.

Cheers!!

Apr 28, 2008 | 09:44 AM

91_5.7_TPI

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Car: 1991 RS Camaro

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

I like those. Car looks good.
You can trim the inner wheel well lip for more clearance, but I'd have a auto-body shop do it. I had mine done for more clearance when I had the quater replaced.

Apr 28, 2008 | 08:23 PM

92RS702

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Those look great,I like the way they look from the rear.

Apr 28, 2008 | 09:05 PM

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Considering I'm not a big fan of chrome wheels, they look pretty good.

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Apr 28, 2008 | 10:25 PM

vortec350s10

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From: Minnesota

Car: '88 Iroc

Engine: Single turbo Vortec 5.7, Megasquirt

Transmission: Probuilt 700r4 3000 stall Vigilante

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.25 w/True Trac

Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Well everybody seems to like 'em so far. They're actually polished aluminum. As for the house- not mine. I just live there.

Apr 29, 2008 | 09:42 PM

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Very nice set up.

What is the front rim size and bs?

Apr 30, 2008 | 09:46 PM

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vortec350s10

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From: Minnesota

Car: '88 Iroc

Engine: Single turbo Vortec 5.7, Megasquirt

Transmission: Probuilt 700r4 3000 stall Vigilante

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.25 w/True Trac

Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

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Very nice set up.

What is the front rim size and bs?

Thanks. The fronts are 17x8 4.5 inch backspacing, or 0mm offset. Same as front Iroc wheels.

Apr 30, 2008 | 10:08 PM

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Car: 84' Z28-White/T-Tops

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

They look great, thats the set I've been wanting for awhile now but just can't get the cash up. I think the only time you have to worry about rear wheel contact is if you catch a bunch of wheel hop trying to burn off some of that expensive rubber all at one time.

Apr 30, 2008 | 10:16 PM

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Hey Vortec 350 where do you live in MN?

May 1, 2008 | 08:36 PM

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vortec350s10

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From: Minnesota

Car: '88 Iroc

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Transmission: Probuilt 700r4 3000 stall Vigilante

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.25 w/True Trac

Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

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Hey Vortec 350 where do you live in MN?

Rogers

May 1, 2008 | 09:39 PM

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Car: 85 z28

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

May 2, 2008 | 08:09 AM

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Car: 1992 Camaro ZO3

Engine: 350 HSR

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Nice car and wheels. I'm running 17x10 with 6.25" backspacing. I haven't done any modes to the fender wheels. I have clearance all around but it is tight. I can get my fingers around the rims and the bumpstops.

May 3, 2008 | 09:20 AM

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Is that fitment with the stock rear end?

May 22, 2008 | 09:56 PM

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Car: 1992 Camaro ZO3

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

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Is that fitment with the stock rear end?

If that is directed to me. Yes, stock 9 bolt.

May 29, 2008 | 11:10 PM

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rsrookie

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Car: 1992 Camaro RS t-top

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

Yeah dude ,those wheels are a hit. Botchin' stance,too!! I take it you won't be driving it during those harsh Minnesota winters....

Aug 15, 2008 | 08:18 PM

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

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are you using sapcers adaptor or any mods to get them to fit

Aug 15, 2008 | 08:37 PM

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

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are you using sapcers adaptor or any mods to get them to fit

read the post, no, they will bolt right on, but the clearances are tight

Aug 17, 2008 | 04:22 PM

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vortec350s10

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From: Minnesota

Car: '88 Iroc

Engine: Single turbo Vortec 5.7, Megasquirt

Transmission: Probuilt 700r4 3000 stall Vigilante

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.25 w/True Trac

Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

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Originally Posted by rsrookie

Yeah dude ,those wheels are a hit. Botchin' stance,too!! I take it you won't be driving it during those harsh Minnesota winters....

That's for damn sure. I wouldn't drive anything but a crappy vehicle in the winter.

Aug 17, 2008 | 07:43 PM

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Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

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Originally Posted by vortec350s10

That's for damn sure. I wouldn't drive anything but a crappy vehicle in the winter.

do they rub and are you using spacers

Aug 21, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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vortec350s10

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From: Minnesota

Car: '88 Iroc

Engine: Single turbo Vortec 5.7, Megasquirt

Transmission: Probuilt 700r4 3000 stall Vigilante

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.25 w/True Trac

Re: What do you think of this look? New wheels

No I'm not using spacers. The back wheels had to be made but the fronts are a size and backspacing that are off the shelf. They don't rub, the backs have at least a half inch of clearance at their tightest point.