Just got these ......what do you think

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Sep 12, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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What do you guys think


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Sep 12, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Those look pretty sweet man! What size are they? Slap them puppies on so we can see what they look like on your ride!!!
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Sep 12, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Nice! What did you pay for them? They are going for Top Dollar...
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Sep 12, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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they look like crap, the worst wheels for a 3rd gen, but i'll take them off your hands cheap
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Sep 12, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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I think they are Ronal R-15 - 17 X 9.5. Supposidly never mounted. Have all the hardware too.

I paid market value for these. but I am glad to find a set and that too not used.


What tires should I get for them. Its gona be just a weekend car that I can enjoy with my daughter
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Sep 15, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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I want to see them on the car!
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Sep 15, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Nice score!
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Sep 15, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Thanks guys.

These are the suggestion I got for tires
275/40/17 for front
315/35/17 for rear
But what is this thing about stretching 315 ? would any tire shop mount it or do i need to get a hookup. I know most shops in OPKC hate custom :| .
Another thing to conside is I got a LS1 10 bolt in my car now. This pushes out the axels by an 1" on eithr side.
These wheels have the correct bs for running a 9.5" wide rim in the back in a 3rd gen.
I havent seen it yet, but I heard that this combination even though will give me clearence to run 315 in the back they stick out too much and makes it look uke:
Not sure where to go from here. This is on the back burner for now until I get the engine running and brakes done .

But I will try to put on one rim on the rear axle and take some pictures for everyone this weekend
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Sep 18, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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As you can see, many people love the looks of them, but they just don't do anything for me. I can't believe you were able to get brand spank'n new wheels though. Did you get those shipped from Australia or Europe or something? I didn't think ROH sold to any US vendors anymore.

In my opinion... 17"x9.5" single line IROC wheels = perfect wheels. Then again, I also favor IROC's over TA's/GTA's.

None the less, good find!
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Oct 5, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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post some pics!
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Oct 5, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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I like them, they'll loook great on there.
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May 19, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Quote: Thanks guys.

These are the suggestion I got for tires
275/40/17 for front
315/35/17 for rear
But what is this thing about stretching 315 ? would any tire shop mount it or do i need to get a hookup. I know most shops in OPKC hate custom :| .
Another thing to conside is I got a LS1 10 bolt in my car now. This pushes out the axels by an 1" on eithr side.
These wheels have the correct bs for running a 9.5" wide rim in the back in a 3rd gen.
I havent seen it yet, but I heard that this combination even though will give me clearence to run 315 in the back they stick out too much and makes it look uke:
Not sure where to go from here. This is on the back burner for now until I get the engine running and brakes done .

But I will try to put on one rim on the rear axle and take some pictures for everyone this weekend
how old is this post?
i got the exact same deal
you know there is another consideration
the clearance of the connecting rod on the front
i hear it must be ground down to allow
space so you dont ruin those cool works of art
SLP Firehawks...way to go!
i am thinking BFG KDW NT'S

275/40/17 on all for corners
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May 19, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Quote: how old is this post?
i got the exact same deal
you know there is another consideration
the clearance of the connecting rod on the front
i hear it must be ground down to allow
space so you dont ruin those cool works of art
SLP Firehawks...way to go!
i am thinking BFG KDW NT'S

275/40/17 on all for corners
the top left of every post has a date on it, these are from 09

they are "Ronal r-15" not" slp firehawks", but they came on the firehawks.
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May 19, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Quote: the top left of every post has a date on it, these are from 09

they are "Ronal r-15" not" slp firehawks", but they came on the firehawks.

okay we can drive it your way
i did tie one on last night
the time on the date said 3AM
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May 19, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Quote: Thanks guys.

These are the suggestion I got for tires
275/40/17 for front
315/35/17 for rear
But what is this thing about stretching 315 ? would any tire shop mount it or do i need to get a hookup. I know most shops in OPKC hate custom :| .
Another thing to conside is I got a LS1 10 bolt in my car now. This pushes out the axels by an 1" on eithr side.
These wheels have the correct bs for running a 9.5" wide rim in the back in a 3rd gen.
I havent seen it yet, but I heard that this combination even though will give me clearence to run 315 in the back they stick out too much and makes it look uke:
Not sure where to go from here. This is on the back burner for now until I get the engine running and brakes done .

But I will try to put on one rim on the rear axle and take some pictures for everyone this weekend
If you want "315"s, I'd go with Sumitomo tires. I specify that brand, because they run narrow. Closer to a 295-size. Other brand 315s will be almost 1" wider (ignore Tirerack's specs on the Sumitomos....they lie. i know, i have some right now).

I put those Sumitomo 315s on my 11" Snypers & I know a guy that put the identical Sumitomo "315"s on his 9.5" wheels. His fit better & give a better foot print. My tire seats are very obviously not seated like they should be.



Even my narrow "315"s look good under my fenders....
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