Wheels and Tires Need help with wheels or tires? Got fitment issues? Have questions about tire performance and handling? Ask all of those questions here!

BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:22 AM
  #1051  
89-bird's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 790
Likes: 0
From: Pigeon Forge ,TN
Car: Firebird
Engine: 2.8 v/6
Transmission: t/5
Axle/Gears: open/3.42
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by V6Beast
Well i got my camaro a few weeks ago and it came with some odd rims on it. i really like them because they have a bold style. However im clueless as to what kind of rim it is. its 16" and thats all i really know. if anyone has any clue what they are it would be greatly appreciated.
They call them Sawblades but the actual name I can't remember .
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 05:22 PM
  #1052  
bigdavesiroc's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 691
Likes: 16
From: Owasso, OK
Car: 87 iroc
Engine: 410 sbc
Transmission: tremec 3550
Axle/Gears: 30 spline 3.73
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by 89iroc-z559
those wheels are sik where did u get them ?
or what are they called?
um, those are corvette wheels. C5
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:44 PM
  #1053  
3.1rscamaro's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: lincoln park
Car: 1990 camaro rs 3.1L
Engine: 3.1L
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: roadgear
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims




these are my rims, the po said they cost 2k for the set

Last edited by 3.1rscamaro; Jul 6, 2009 at 06:50 PM. Reason: different pic
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:50 PM
  #1054  
3.1rscamaro's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: lincoln park
Car: 1990 camaro rs 3.1L
Engine: 3.1L
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: roadgear
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

ill try to post some pictures that show
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:18 PM
  #1055  
IROCmenace's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 529
Likes: 1
From: Tennessee
Car: 1988 IROC
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4 Silver Dart
Axle/Gears: 3.70 posi
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I like the later IROC rims the best, plus it saves cash Ü
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:45 PM
  #1056  
CharcoalBird's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,444
Likes: 75
From: Plant City, FL
Car: 1991 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L V6
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by IROCmenace
I like the later IROC rims the best, plus it saves cash Ü
That depends if you have them already or not. If I had not bought the formula wheels plus tires that I did...I could have better looking aftermarket wheels+tires than I do now......althought at the time...for the price of the wheels...couldn't beat it. Formula wheels look bad-asz.

Last edited by CharcoalBird; Jul 13, 2009 at 10:33 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:52 PM
  #1057  
New2Chevy's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,375
Likes: 6
From: Wyoming
Car: 1995 Formula
Engine: LT1 350
Transmission: Built 4L60e
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, Eaton posi, 3.73's
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Are those 18's for sure? Those are frickin' sweeeeet on that Camaro.
Originally Posted by Red91CamaroRS
Seeing this memebers car with the Z06 Wheels made me a die hard fan!



:hail:
Reply
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:47 PM
  #1058  
piratagt's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Mexicali , Mexico
Car: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: 5.7l TPI
Transmission: 700
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

any one have a third gen camaro with eagle 17" wheels

iroc-z or 92-92 camaro
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 04:48 AM
  #1059  
PowerHour84's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: Palmdale, CA
Car: 1984 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 305 -> 383 Stroker
Transmission: T5 -> T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Posi
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Name:  CIMG0266.jpg
Views: 3066
Size:  382.0 KB
Rally Wheels, not my personal favorite..but its all I have for now
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 05:42 AM
  #1060  
third_genbowtie's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: fontana CA
Car: 1991 camaro RS
Engine: 305-LT1 swap
Transmission: 700
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

................................................................................
Attached Thumbnails BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims-my-pix-050.jpg   BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims-maro.jpg  
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:46 AM
  #1061  
piratagt's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Mexicali , Mexico
Car: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: 5.7l TPI
Transmission: 700
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

i looking for a viw of third gen camaro with this wheels
any one?
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:32 AM
  #1062  
Q's 91z28's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 135
Likes: 3
From: Edinburg, Texas
Car: 91 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Automatic
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Deep Dish Y2Ks

Name:  IMG_2177.jpg
Views: 2118
Size:  145.3 KB

Name:  IMG_2184.jpg
Views: 2382
Size:  86.7 KB
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:55 AM
  #1063  
Caveman305's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 18
From: Newburg, MD
Car: '89 RS, '89 Iroc
Engine: L03, LB9
Transmission: 700r4, T5
Axle/Gears: 2.73, 3.08
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Q's - now those IMO are the best looking corvette wheels for a thirdgen, dont get me wrong they all look good, but the deep dish y2k's look the best,

but as far as the best wheel goes, i would have to say stock iroc's for the camaro
and GTA wheels for any bird, color matched is also a good option

i personally just picked up a set of Black rally wheels for my rs(for the simple fact that they were near perfect with no curb rash, and very very minor clear coat peeling around the lug holes) for $100, no tires.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:21 AM
  #1064  
mtflyboy's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO and Billings, MT
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

this makes me want to get some corvette rims instead of the zr1 hyper blacks from SLP.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:13 PM
  #1065  
91camaroplaya's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: North Jersey
Car: 1991 camaro
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4 w/shift kit and b&m megashift
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

okay so i have these rims on my car and they look beautiful but the problem is i cant get the power to the pavement... i dont care if i need to buy ugly rims... what is the fattest i can go on my 91 including rims and tires.... ive only got 245s now.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:21 PM
  #1066  
Demon355's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,633
Likes: 4
From: Toronto, Ont
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

If you "massage" the wheel wells they can fit 315 tires easily. Being able to run viper size tires on your 3rdgen is awesome.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:19 PM
  #1067  
UDAMON's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 291
Likes: 0
From: Lapeer, Michigan
Car: Mazda Protege5
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by piratagt
i looking for a viw of third gen camaro with this wheels
any one?




older picture
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:38 AM
  #1068  
sapphire irocz's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

i think just the stock silver/black 85-87 iroc-z rims. if they are damaged they dont look to well put if they are in good condition or re-finished i think they look great. the chrome iroc's dont look to bad but not into like how some ppl have 20's, 18's should be the max
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 05:15 AM
  #1069  
83 Crossfire TA's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,028
Likes: 93
From: DC Metro Area
Car: 87TA 87Form 71Mach1 93FleetWB 04Cum
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by Demon355
If you "massage" the wheel wells they can fit 315 tires easily. Being able to run viper size tires on your 3rdgen is awesome.
Vipers came with 335/30-18's on 18x13" rims, I haven't seen anyone put something that big on a 3rd gen without them sticking out some with a stock rear suspension/unmodified wheel tubs.

I've put 295's and 305's on Z06 rear rims (18x10.5, the 295's were actually slightly wider, the 305's were taller, they had interference issues in different places) and they're about the limit back there without making real changes or sticking out some (I have my inners hammered in/cut, my outers are rolled, there really isn't any more room to be had without cutting and welding). 315's on ZR1 17x11's mostly fit (I think most look like they stick out a little), and actually look better on some 9.5-10" rims, I don't believe that you can get the 315's on the ZR1 rims to work with small enough spacers to for them to look tucked in from all angles.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 09:23 AM
  #1070  
Shadow Z's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,450
Likes: 2
From: Delaware
Car: Lots of 'em
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Does anyone else besides Sinister Z and Sickness91Z28 have deep dish 5 spoke rims on their Third Gen?

I haven't seen it done much, and I'm pretty bored right now, it'd be nice to look at some nice wheels.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:50 PM
  #1071  
pwdbychevy's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 26
From: Wesley Chapel, Florida
Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: Dart SHP 406ci T88 turbo
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: QP 35 spline Ford 9" 3.50 gears
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I like mine.

Name:  Picture166.jpg
Views: 2020
Size:  205.9 KB

Name:  Picture168.jpg
Views: 2011
Size:  229.7 KB
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 09:03 PM
  #1072  
Shadow Z's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,450
Likes: 2
From: Delaware
Car: Lots of 'em
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I remember complimenting your rims on another thread, I like them too.

Originally Posted by pwdbychevy
I like mine.



Reply
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:55 AM
  #1073  
Q's 91z28's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 135
Likes: 3
From: Edinburg, Texas
Car: 91 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Automatic
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by Eternal Z
Does anyone else besides Sinister Z and Sickness91Z28 have deep dish 5 spoke rims on their Third Gen?

I haven't seen it done much, and I'm pretty bored right now, it'd be nice to look at some nice wheels.

I'm running deep dish Y2Ks 17 & 18. Pics are a few posts up.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 10:04 AM
  #1074  
Shadow Z's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,450
Likes: 2
From: Delaware
Car: Lots of 'em
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Wow, them deep dish Y2K's are pretty nice. I'd be stuck deciding between yours and UDAMON's wheels.

I've been looking around for a cheaper chrome wheel, to see how the chrome would hold up to the salty ocean air, before I get stupid and empty my bank account for Boze Octanes.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 12:48 PM
  #1075  
MADMAXGTA's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
From: A.Z.
Car: 89 TTA
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Direct fit 17 ARs not sure what style,got them for 350.00 with tires from ebay

Last edited by MADMAXGTA; Sep 2, 2009 at 12:51 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 12:46 AM
  #1076  
Shadow Z's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,450
Likes: 2
From: Delaware
Car: Lots of 'em
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

By the way Q's 91z28, do you have any side shots of the car? Showing basically the cars and wheels as I guess, a whole? I'm thinking about getting some.

I'm curious to see how a chrome wheel would hold up, since I live 13 miles from the ocean, and go there pretty often.

I'd literally cry if I forked out the $2,800+ for a set of Boze Octanes, and they started to flake and peel after a couple months of being around somewhat salty ocean air.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 02:20 PM
  #1077  
Shinobi'sZ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 453
Likes: 13
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

315's are not Viper size....unless it was the very first ones (?) and I don't remember. I remember 315s being the OEM Porsche size from Pirelli. I have been running the 335s on my Vette for almost 10 years...they were Viper size..but I also have to run Toyo Proxes RA1s to get any traction....650 hp on 18X12" wheels....I tried running it at 800 hp and it was no good at all. Barely gets traction at the 650 hp setting.

Personally I don't like to see Corvette wheels on FBodies. It's like they are trying to be something that they are not...but having said that a lot of the C5 and C6 wheels DO look great on these cars..with the C6s looking the best IMO. However, I most likely will go with an aftermarket (non GM) wheel...like CCW, Fikse, or HREs for my 91 after the LS6 is installed. I wish they made a later model Firebird Formula Wheel in an 18X10.5" wheel size...I would run 18X9.5" in the front. That would be really cool...if anybody knows of any 3rd Gen Wheels that come in a larger size then 16" please point me in the right direction.

You don't want to run a larger tire on the wrong wheel width. With proper inflation it will make the tire crown and you will actually loose contact patch vs. running a smaller (for wheel width)....315 to 305 is only 10mm and would work better on a 9.5" wheel.

Originally Posted by pwdbychevy
I like mine.

I do too....I also like the guy who has the 17" ARs..those look similiar in style to the HREs I like...but probably about $3K less.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2009 | 02:38 PM
  #1078  
89transam's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 864
Likes: 0
From: Santa Maria Ca
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Those r sweet
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2009 | 06:58 PM
  #1079  
FSTFBDY's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 5,945
Likes: 1
From: Boosted Land
Car: 92 Z28
Engine: Boosted LSX
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I'll add mine to like 22 paces of rims also.

Dono if I like em yet or not. They are similar to 4th Gen 10 spokes just after market.
Tires are kuhmo escta supra 275/40/17







Reply
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:53 AM
  #1080  
bottlefed125's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Fleetwood, PA
Car: 1982 camaro
Engine: 355, Brodix Top End
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.90 posi ford 9"
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

18" 2004 Mustang Mach 1 wheels....sorry guys just dont kill me.
Attached Thumbnails BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims-side-shot-1.jpg  

Last edited by bottlefed125; Oct 15, 2009 at 09:56 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:19 PM
  #1081  
RamAirZ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Panama City, FL
Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

They don't look half bad, some people might not have noticed if you hadn't said anything. What size spacers are you running? x8 wheels?
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:31 PM
  #1082  
bottlefed125's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Fleetwood, PA
Car: 1982 camaro
Engine: 355, Brodix Top End
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.90 posi ford 9"
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

they are 1.25" spacers, the wheels are 6" BS, they are 9" wide and right now have 245 40 tires but i think i wanna go a little taller and wider
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:33 PM
  #1083  
pwdbychevy's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 26
From: Wesley Chapel, Florida
Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: Dart SHP 406ci T88 turbo
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: QP 35 spline Ford 9" 3.50 gears
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by bottlefed125
18" 2004 Mustang Mach 1 wheels....sorry guys just dont kill me.
I'm going to assume that your car ate the mustang and all was left was the wheels...
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 11:46 PM
  #1084  
RamAirZ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Panama City, FL
Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by pwdbychevy
I'm going to assume that your car ate the mustang and all was left was the wheels...
That would be my response haha, that's funny. Thanks for the spacer info. I'm actually considering running the black FR500 wheels on my 70'. I love the look/design of them especially the 10" wide version, but finding a wheel just like that in a Chevy pattern is a little difficult and expensive. I was going to get the Stern wheels that look similar but the dish isn't what I would like it to be. I figure guys can hate all they want but if it looks good it looks good, especially if its flying past you lol. And I don't see the point in spending 2-3K on a set of wheels JUST so I don't have to buy one originally designed for a Ford.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:26 PM
  #1085  
cvz6977's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Elgin
Car: 89 RS
Engine: 355
Transmission: T5 B&M Shift kit with short throw
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Posi
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Just thought I'd throw these on here. It's still a work in progress.
Attached Thumbnails BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims-prepunisher.jpg  
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:36 PM
  #1086  
RamAirZ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Panama City, FL
Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Here's a few from my past:

Eagle Alloy's 203 17x8
Name:  192036_42_full.jpg
Views: 2025
Size:  18.9 KB

Name:  192036_67_full.jpg
Views: 1966
Size:  35.0 KB

88-90 Iroc Wheels stock then Polished
Name:  192036_3_full.jpg
Views: 2007
Size:  19.9 KB

Name:  192036_28_full.jpg
Views: 1935
Size:  29.2 KB

85-87 Iroc's stock
Name:  192036_122_full.jpg
Views: 1944
Size:  33.9 KB
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:37 PM
  #1087  
RamAirZ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Panama City, FL
Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Weld Draglites
Name:  irocprimer-1.jpg
Views: 2513
Size:  89.6 KB


Non-3rd gen, 68' with 18x10 and 18x8 Foose Nitrous Thrusts
Name:  l_aeda7c08d21c8d0c67cb8f49423881a3.jpg
Views: 1994
Size:  51.7 KB




Last edited by RamAirZ; Oct 16, 2009 at 01:40 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 02:35 PM
  #1088  
bottlefed125's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Fleetwood, PA
Car: 1982 camaro
Engine: 355, Brodix Top End
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.90 posi ford 9"
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by RamAirZ
That would be my response haha, that's funny. Thanks for the spacer info. I'm actually considering running the black FR500 wheels on my 70'. I love the look/design of them especially the 10" wide version, but finding a wheel just like that in a Chevy pattern is a little difficult and expensive. I was going to get the Stern wheels that look similar but the dish isn't what I would like it to be. I figure guys can hate all they want but if it looks good it looks good, especially if its flying past you lol. And I don't see the point in spending 2-3K on a set of wheels JUST so I don't have to buy one originally designed for a Ford.

Yeah it didnt make sence for me to spen $1000 or more on just wheels when i picked these up with the tires off E-bay for $400 and they look just as good or better then any aftermarket wheels out there. And besides that its just an emblem in the middle and thats removable.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 02:55 PM
  #1089  
gmsoldier's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: indianapolis, in
Car: 86 Iroc
Engine: 383 MR
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: stock 2.73
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

american racing "rebels" look pretty good, my buddy turned me onto these....now im gonna buy a set before he has a chance to haha
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 03:09 PM
  #1090  
BigWhiteGTP's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,043
Likes: 3
From: San Diego
Car: 1994 Trans Am
Engine: LT1
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Bottlefed, more pics man. I love Mach 1 wheels. Were they in the mustang bolt pattern or Fbody bolt pattern. Eitherway, we need spacers right. But yeah, more pics.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 03:43 PM
  #1091  
RamAirZ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Panama City, FL
Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by bottlefed125
Yeah it didnt make sence for me to spen $1000 or more on just wheels when i picked these up with the tires off E-bay for $400 and they look just as good or better then any aftermarket wheels out there. And besides that its just an emblem in the middle and thats removable.
Yup so true, and the FR500's just have an R emblem in the center (the replicas). I'm gonna run these on my sunset orange 70' when it's done:



They sell the spacer/adapter setups on ebay or call Skulte if you need an exact size, they can do it.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:10 PM
  #1092  
bottlefed125's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Fleetwood, PA
Car: 1982 camaro
Engine: 355, Brodix Top End
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.90 posi ford 9"
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I will get more pics and post them, i got my adapters from A&A auto parts but I believe summit sells them. My wheels are ford pattern; I have a ford 9 inch in the back so all i eneded were spacers for the back and adapters up front.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:28 PM
  #1093  
RamAirZ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Panama City, FL
Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Thats cool, I'm running Wilwood brakes up front so I could swap to the 4.5" bolt pattern but would still need a spacer. I could always run 4.5" out back in the 12 bolt when I put the wilwood brakes but again would still need a spacer, I'll probably do the adapter route. Sweet looking car man, can't wait to see more pics
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:25 PM
  #1094  
!CamaroDave's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Mount Pleasant Michigan
Car: 87 Camaro IROC, 85 IROC Roadste
Engine: 5.7 V8 350 TPI, 383 - Coming Soon
Transmission: 700R4, Turbo 350
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Im sick of people putting corvette rims on the camaros. They look retarted. Thats just my Well im sporting the 18" IROC reps.
Attached Thumbnails BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims-fgafasfda.jpg   BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims-downsized_1016091758.jpg  
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:37 PM
  #1095  
305forever's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: nazareth pa
Car: 98 blazer 4x4 lifted 3inches
Engine: 4.3
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: idk, but not a posi
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

IMO the Z28 wheels from the early third gens are the best looking
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 12:37 AM
  #1096  
KennyN's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: St. John, In.
Car: 91 z28 convert
Engine: soon to be LT1
Transmission: WC t-5
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

[quote=pwdbychevy;4270632]I like mine.

Name:  Picture166.jpg
Views: 2183
Size:  205.9 KB
Your wheel/tire set up looks really sharp, could you let me know what sizes you've got? Im hoping to do sumthing similar and not quite sure what sizes to go with for my 91. /quote]
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 01:43 AM
  #1097  
mikeirocz1's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
From: San Leon, TX
Car: 91 RS and 88 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TBI and 383 Carb
Transmission: 700R4/2200 stall & 700R4/3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi and 4.11 posi
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Yeah, those are my favorite! Look sweet!
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:56 PM
  #1098  
tom86iroc's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 867
Likes: 1
From: pawtucket RI
Car: 1986 iroc
Engine: alum. head 350 supercharged
Transmission: 6speed
Axle/Gears: ford 9in 3.90 35 spline moser axles
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

i had my 91 wheels chromed i like the look chrome Name:  DSC00026.jpg
Views: 1993
Size:  76.8 KB
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:13 PM
  #1099  
vendetta's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 271
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, Alberta
Car: 1990 Iroc-Z28
Engine: 350HSR
Transmission: HD 700r4 B&M Stage2 SK
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Originally Posted by tilstad
I want this style real bad, they come in 18x8+9
What do you guys think?

what are these?!?!
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:09 PM
  #1100  
New2Chevy's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,375
Likes: 6
From: Wyoming
Car: 1995 Formula
Engine: LT1 350
Transmission: Built 4L60e
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, Eaton posi, 3.73's
Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I agree with !CamaroRS-Dave. The stockers look best. I got lucky....mine are still in great shape, as you can see--1986 factories. However, the Z06 wheels can look good with the right color ThirdGen Camaro.
Name:  P9120128.jpg
Views: 1959
Size:  27.0 KB
Reply



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