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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

How do our cars look with these rims. I searched and couldn't find anything. My buddy is selling a set for 300 and i was wondering do these fit our cars. The 16x8 with spacers. I have spacers so im just looking for rims now. Any pics or suggestions would be nice. Thanks!
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

I am not sure which rims you are refering to as all 4th gens had ABS that I know of and there are a bunch of 16x8 styles. Imho I wouldn't pay 300 for just the rims, only if they had a great set of tires on them.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

i have the chrome 16x8's on my car and they look great imo. especially compared to stockers.. ill post up some pics in the next couple of days.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

This is a pick of the 4th gen. rims that i got painted bronze with 2" adaptersbehind them. I got them for $30 from a friend with 2 bad tires.

Last edited by Stu's Firebird; Jul 29, 2008 at 01:00 AM.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

heres the pics i promised.. btw, i paid $80 for all 4 wheels w/ bald tires on them, but had some chrome peeling on backside of rims where you cant see. i have more pics if u need from diff. angles etc..

used 2" spacers with 245/50/16 tires all around. they work great w/ no rubbing issues.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

Looks good Red92, but they look a bit too small for my taste. I've seen the WS6 wheels which are the same design only 17" and those look B/A.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

Nice car!

I'm a fan.

In general, I dislike using spacers on my car. I want a wheel made for it, you know? I don't have to worry about the wheel rubbing the wheel well and keeping the front wheels tight isn't ever an issue.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

i agree with both of you, i would have rather had 17's , but at this point in life (being 18) i couldnt pass up a deal on a nice looking set of rims for cheap. i think its a nice upgrade from stock. new tt2's or ws6's are a little spendy. eventually ill upgrade but these will do for now. havent had any trouble with my spacer's either.

the next thing i buy will probably be a set of sportline springs to lower it down a bit. it will make the wheels look better i think.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

Yeah, lowering will definetly make the wheels look better. And I hear you about the money issue.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

those 16's look pretty good! I have the 17's, and to be honest, I dont think its that obvious the size difference.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

I have those wheels on my new 95 T/A. I hate them though...
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

Just saw this one on cardomain and made me think of this thread.
To me the size difference in obvious. To those who don't know their not the same wheel they'd never know.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Re: Firebirds with the 4th gen ABS rims?

i think they look pretty good.
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