hey guys- seriously thinking about buying a set of the slp take offs (firebird 16x8's) that come with the tires too... price is right and i kinda like the look of em...



anyways, what kinda backspacing problems am i gonna have with these?? i know the rear in the newer fbody's are wider by quite abit...

Steve

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Hey,
I have some 2k T/A wheels on my 87iroc(same wheels as your asking about). Here is a picture of what they look like. I used 2.5in spacers on the front, didn't have to use any on the back since i have the 4th gen rear end. You would need 2.5 in spacers for all corners if you don't have a 4th gen rear.

Later,

Brendan

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aww crap.
here is the picture

 

ok.. thats what i figuered,,, eck.. dunno if i like the idea of spacers... anyways, what i REALLY want is the 16x8 deep dish formy wheels... heheheh

Steve

 

Oh yea, keep in mind that the rims on my car WERE the same wheels, i hand stripped/wet sanded/and polished mine, then i had them powdercoated with clear. So mine almost look like chrome but not quite as obnoxious.

 

well, to finish this off- where did ya pick up the wheels spacers and how much were they? i am obviously gonna need 4...

Steve

 

Well when i got the car, the guy that had it had two already so i was able to pick them up for cheap(100bucks for the 2). You can get them at www.vettebrakes.com... But for t he price you may change your mind about those wheels. Drop the guys an email at vettebrakes and find out whats going on. Or call.

Brendan

 

you'd need 2.25" in front 1.25" in back. The spacers are made of solid aluminum and bolt to the hub. Then the wheel is bolted to the spacer. Very strong. Never heard of anyone having a problem. Lots of guys even road race with them.

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Yes, I agree with KarpTA. Those things are pigs! They slide right on and once you get them tightened. They aren't going anywhere!
If you decide to get them i don't think you'll have any beefs about them.

 

well what do u guys think of them???

Steve