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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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mysterious rims

hello, I have a set of '88 trans am wheels' that have different stud spacing then a typical 3rd gen, and take larger studs. I was wondering if they arent trans wheels at all or if they are rare because i can find any matches anywhere. Im building an 88 firebird and i need to mount these wheels. Im posting this pic so someone could hopefully help me out.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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not sure what they are, but definatly not a trans am wheel.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Re: mysterious rims

third gen firebird rims? on the inside they say 15 x 7 x .34 IN. They also look like they have a second set of mounting holes of smaller size, on the inside to be drilled out.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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GM never offered those, they're aftermarket.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Atilla the Fun
GM never offered those, they're aftermarket.
they may be a factory rim, just not one from GM.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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they kinda look like charger/ challenger wheels. I sent the link to my mopar friend , he might know
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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thanks, i want to use them but it might not happen if their not compatible
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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i think the 83 is close.


www.gmtips.com/3rd-degree/dox/tips/wheels/wheel-dex.htm
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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those are Buick mags from 80's wagons and big cars. should be 5 on 5" pattern.
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