my wheels are ok. i think they would look better black or bronze

 

I just don't get why people like black wheels, you can't even see what they look like from a distance, all you see is blackness with a silver ring around it.

I remember back in '88 when Pontiac started used color keyed wheels (black, white, or maroon) on the Grand Am SE and Bonneville SSE, and I hated them way back then.

 

Love the black Vette rims on the Camaro. Black wheels are the only rims I've ever put on any of my cars and I wouldn't change a thing. While I do like many different styles of rims I don't care if it's a fad or not that's just how I roll. I bought a set of chrome 18's for my Grand Prix ended up selling em and bought the same rim in black it looked 100% better. I can't wait until I can ditch the factory gold spokes and mount up my C6 Z06's.

 

i don't like to clean my chrome ones. that's why i don't like it

 

Going by your logic, alloys or chrome wheels look just as bad from a distance. All you see is something shinny lol.

Cant go wrong with GTA wheels:

 

Thinking about buying a set of these helos
http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels...roducts_id/599

 

Haha, I actually liked those. Remember the '87 Celebrity Eurosport VR? They had color keyed wheels too (technically so did the 88's, but it was only the inserts)... it was awesome

 

the question is like what kind of underwear do you like ? ( myself i prefer fruit of the loom boxers ) i have and i love my ZQ8 rims . stock look but different . i get many compliments/questions about them . people say i know they are chevy wheels but what ? when i say S-10 ZQ8 i get a big OMG !!! bottom line , what you like is the best . it's your car , your image , your choice . good luck .

 

I haven't heard any complaints on wooden spoke wheels yet!!!

 

Funny thing, I bought a Yellow Hard top 1987 Formula LB9/M5 for my wife. One thing that I really liked about the car is someone put the charcoal spoke wheels on it that were used on the Trans Am. My wife hates the look of the wheels... i am still scratching my head on it, as I think it looks killer.

John

 

No, I don't only see shiny things, in fact I hate those big ghetto "bling bling" wheels too. There's a middle ground between boring and flashy.

I have my original gold GTA wheels and I don't care for them, too many little lines for my taste (but I will always keep them). I know I like the Torq Thrust M and maybe the Foose "Legend" wheels, but I've got about another year before I make that decision..

 

Hmm, I don't remember the Eurosport VR, although I do remember the Beretta GTZ with the matching wheels, those didn't look too bad.

 

Actually there is a balance between good looking wheels and overbearing wheels. There are a bunch of great looking wheels. Unfortunately the vast majority of those wheels do not accent the car, but rather take the focus away from the car and draw all your attn to the flashy wheels. Also Wheels that typically look good on Camaros, do not look good on Firebirds IMHO. So just because it looks good on one car does not necessarily mean it would look good on another.

John

 

This is a really good look. The combination is just right I think. The car has minimal badges and stripes, good clean lines and the wheels really accent it. Nice!

 

just got my new rims yesterday. theyr american racing rebels 18"x9" had to use a 1" spacer. (shoulda gone with .5" or .75" spacer instead) but all in all i love these rims. iv wanted this exact rim for the past 4 years now, and i finally found a deal on them

but i deffinatly need to lower it about 2" now. thats my next thing im gonna do to it.

 

i am trying to trade my wheels for gta wheels. i love them! any pics of them on camaros?

 

I agree, IMO I think thats why the single stripe 16" IROC rim (85-87) is a long time favorite.

 

Hmmmm? Found this one on web.....

 

the 89's street sneakers b4 the drydock, now this kinda style is getting played out, im prolly gonna go back to stock appearance rims, wish someone made 88-90's in 17", 18"

 

I have always been a fan of the classic look. I got a great deal on these TT2's 17x10 and 17x12

 

^^That's really the look I want for my GTA, although I think I may like the TT-M's a little better, not sure.

 

Beautiful, what are they?

I'm the same, I've never understood black rims and never will...to me they look like spare tires, and just look crappy, even when they are a $3k set. They definitely need a polished lip but to me it's still the same...winter donuts. Just personal preference though, to each his own.

 

looks like ya lost the hubcaps

 

IROC 1's [IMG]https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/


IROC 2's[IMG]https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/

I polished and painted the IROC 2's and only painted the IROC 1's. 5 spoke is hard to beat.

 

I agree...black wheels are a no no for me too, I think that they kill a cars look! FUGLY!!!

 

Very nice! your Iroc looks great with both sets!

 

Love your wheels, what kind are they? Sizing?

 

I think it depends on how much black there is. If you left a silver ring That looks better than painting the whole wheel black IMHO... It takes more work mind you than breaking out a can of spray paint.



Granted Your yellow car is flashy enough to handle chrome wheels, My car on the other hand I think it would overburden the rest of the car and you would lose the car for the wheels when you looked at it.

Another used of a "Beauty Ring" to set the car off... I think it works well on this Camaro as well..



John

 

I'm usually not a fan of the black wheels but I like how you tied in the blue gfx stripe with the stripe on the wheels.

 

They do ---> https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...heel-boyd.html

Those are the Boze Forged Octane Wheels 18X8 & 18X10 (6.1/4 backspacing)

 

Well from what I see there on your car...they are grey spokes rather than black with the polished lip...I have seen Camaros, Corvettes, Fords, Dodges & various countless other makes that have all black or with the chrome or polished lip wheels, IMO I think that it really does take away from the over all look of the car weather it's flashy or not, to me they look like steelies who have lost their hubcap like another member mentioned regardless how nice or expensive the rim is but that's just my opinion!

 

I was looking around and can't find any pics of the KMC Venom rims on a 'bird. Was kinda leaning towards them in black anyone have any pics and feedback with aftermarket brakes?

 

You more than likely won't find anyone with those wheels on these type of cars. The only way to see them on the car is to photoshop them on there. There is a request section for that here on the boards.

 

Hi can anybody tell me what style of rims/ alloys these are? Or the specific make if you know it
Ive been looking everywhere but cant seem to find out



apologies if they are common in the US but you never see them here , thanks

 

i personally dont like chrome rims im not sayin mine r better i just like this style even tho its stock now just need tires

 

just did that black chrome paint, think its looks better.

 

I cant remember what those are called, but they were very popular back in the '90s, my cousin had them on his little S-10 truck.

 

I am a bit partial to the 1st gen Iroc wheels and the ROH ZS. The GTA wheels look good as well.

 

I really like these vintage wheel works v45s. Timeless and 17x9.5. they are what im thinking bout goin with.

 

I think they're either Weld or American Racing wheels. Fugly as hell though.

 

For my GTA, the factory gold wheels are the ONLY way to go. I would like to have a set made in a 17 or 18 inch diameter though.

 

Your wish is my command.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/bra...scientist.html

old eBay;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280525656037

 

Those wheels came out great! I remember reading the thread when he first got started with that project.

 

What kind of spacers would you need to get those to work on a GTA?

 

thanks man il have a look
i quite like them personaly, they would be very unique over here

 

The were made by Progressive back in the 90's. The previous owner put them on the car brand new in '99.


It's too bad you are so far away, i'd give you a good deal on them. I've been trying to sell them for almost a year around here and nobody wants them. I switched to IROC's this spring (See sig)

 

They shouldn't need a spacer to fit. If anything they might rub in the front on the outer edge at full lock if the backspacing is too little.

If the backspacing on the rears are 6 inches or less they should fit perfectly on most Fbodies though you have to watch closely that the bump stop tab can't hit your wheel. (I'd trim it flush and move the rubber bump stop inboard a bit)

My car has sportline springs and 18 inch wheels that are 10 inchers... My fronts are also 8.5 wide. 4 inches back spacing or close to it either way is fine on the front. The larger size lets the wheel clear everything on the inside very well.

 

does anyone have a set of rough cut butterflys on the third gen?
15 inch preferred?
i have always liked the old skool look.
jd

 

I am sure this question has been asked before but I cant seem to find a good post that does. I am getting ready to order some new rims for my 1982 Camaro Z28. I have converted it to Iroc ground effects and want to go to a larger rim than the factory 15". If I go to a 17" rim will I have to lower the car or will it look proportionate?