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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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19's on a 89 Formula.

i have been out of the f/body scene for a while so im not sure this will work.. but i figured i would ask you guys for some advice, so here it goes.

I just sold the GTO a few days ago and i mounted the stockers on it and took off the 19's..

The wheels are the TSW THRUXTONS, they are staggered.. i beleive the tire size is .. front's 245/ 35/19 and the rear's are 275/ 30/19, now i know the wheels will bolt up on the car but will it work.. im not sure.

i am not looking for that DUB look but the wheel well on these cars are larger then the one's on a late model GTO.

any input would be much apreciated........... thanks.

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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

They will work if the backspace is correct on the wheels. You may need a set of spacers.
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

I had been looking at that set of wheels. Changed my mind on them though. If you get them mounted take some pictures! I'd like to see how they look.
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

Originally Posted by Bullydawg
They will work if the backspace is correct on the wheels. You may need a set of spacers.
cool.. i guess i will find out tomorrow .
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I had been looking at that set of wheels. Changed my mind on them though. If you get them mounted take some pictures! I'd like to see how they look.
camera will be in hand...
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

we will see what happens

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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

I think they're gonna look sick!! Looking foward to pics...
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

They'll def loo bad ***! Your gonna need some spacers for sure tho
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

They should look real nice. Post pics when you get them on the car.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

im going to mount the wheels on 1 side to see what they look like on saturday.
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 02:57 AM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

man those are some sweet rims
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

nice rims, would want to see pics once there mounted, but it does seem like you will require spacers
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

So...how do they look? I've seen them on a Lexus GS300 and a 96(?) Mustang. The Lexus got me to look into them.
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

perfect look man cant wait to see your pics. HURRY UP ......just kididn
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

Z281le has them in 19's and i love the way they look (I think they are the same ones).
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Re: 19's on a 89 Formula.

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Z281le has them in 19's and i love the way they look (I think they are the same ones).
I have that picture saved on my computer. Didn't realize they could be the Thuxton's. Always liked that vert.
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