Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11
10-10-2010, 03:32 PM
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Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11
Just got done mounting the 315 Kumho autocross tires and bolting them on the car. The fronts are 17 x 9 1/2 with 275s on them.
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10-10-2010, 05:00 PM
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Re: Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11
thats pretty cool. I assume the centers were cut out and adapter to new hoops? Hate to know what that cost. But seems well worth it, has the stock look, yet much improved and stealthy
10-10-2010, 05:01 PM
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Nice. What bs did you go with on the 11s?
Who & How did they put the 16" centers in a 17" hoop?
Who & How did they put the 16" centers in a 17" hoop?
10-10-2010, 06:09 PM
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Once again Jerry sets the watermark… Nicely done 
Can’t wait to see it in person!
Can’t wait to see it in person!
10-10-2010, 06:32 PM
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10-10-2010, 06:50 PM
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That shop might be getting some traffic pretty soon. Who did it and how much Jerry?!!
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10-10-2010, 07:09 PM
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10-10-2010, 07:45 PM
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even more impressive doing it yourself. Well done.
10-11-2010, 08:41 AM
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I made them 6 inch to be a bolt on set. With how low the car is and how big the Kumho XS are ( very big for a 315 ) i think some wheel tub work and new 7 to 7 1/2 wheels are not to far away. My 92 has 12 inch wide wheels with 6 inch back space and the rear end is narrowed 3 inches on each side.
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10-11-2010, 05:44 PM
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Those wheels look great. Gotta do something with mine.
10-11-2010, 05:51 PM
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Oh wow those are really nice. Great job. They look really aggresive.
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10-11-2010, 07:42 PM
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When I move to socal in Dec/Jan, Im going to find you and $mooth talk you into doing my crosslaces.
10-11-2010, 08:59 PM
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always impressed by your good work/craftsman ship . i think all the fellow so cal third gen guys are ganna want a set of these lol ill have to check these out in person.
10-19-2010, 12:04 AM
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Two thumbs up Jerry, I just might have to do 2 11's and 2 9.5's after seeing those pics. Let your boy know that might be a possibility. We'll talk more about it later after you talk to him.
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10-19-2010, 12:31 AM
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Amazing work, I like these better than the overpriced flashy versions posted here a while ago.
10-19-2010, 03:10 PM
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I like those!No,i take that back...i love those!Ronals and the stock '91-'92 wheels are my favorite wheels for these cars,i happen to own both.I would gladly pay you to do the same to my stock 16" wheels!I have a new favorite after seeing your wheels,very nice work.Let me know when you want to make some money and i'll get the ball rolling finacially.Although if i were you i might just do them for myself only so as to be unique,you know damn well nobody else has a set and thats a cool feeling!
10-20-2010, 02:03 PM
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Man!! That looks sick!! I wish I had the money to do my '91 wheels like that. Need another set to practice on? 
10-20-2010, 02:19 PM
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I'd spend some hard earned money on a set, but I were you, I'd hold out on making a set for anyone at any price just for a little while, you know,to be exclusive....exotic even.
10-20-2010, 11:36 PM
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Thanks for all the neat comments. I do Third Gen stuff just for fun, and no way will it ever be a business for me. With that said, it would be fun to have another set out there and I had a great conversation with mikesanto70 and we're working on a plan to get him a set.
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10-20-2010, 11:52 PM
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great job on those rims....very stealthy but bad ***...its good to be different
10-28-2010, 09:20 PM
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Thanks for all the neat comments. I do Third Gen stuff just for fun, and no way will it ever be a business for me. With that said, it would be fun to have another set out there and I had a great conversation with mikesanto70 and we're working on a plan to get him a set.
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i would pay the price your askin lol how can i do this or where can i take em?
10-31-2010, 04:04 PM
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Re: Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11
The wheels look great. I would love to get a set made when I get back from Afghanistan. They would compliment my ls3 swap.
11-01-2010, 11:26 AM
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..sounds like a very rewarding experience.
11-01-2010, 03:25 PM
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The 91-92 are you love them or hate them wheels.
Right now we are getting ready to start 10 more 91-92 wheels and 2 GTA wheels. I hope the GTA wheels workout with the new way we are doing them, doing them the old way will not work. Now for one more love them or hate them wheel, at are last club meeting one members was asking if the snowflake formula wheels can be done, and after looking at them i think the formula wheels will be very easy to do.
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Right now we are getting ready to start 10 more 91-92 wheels and 2 GTA wheels. I hope the GTA wheels workout with the new way we are doing them, doing them the old way will not work. Now for one more love them or hate them wheel, at are last club meeting one members was asking if the snowflake formula wheels can be done, and after looking at them i think the formula wheels will be very easy to do.
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11-03-2010, 12:27 PM
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Please do tell more on the GTA wheels? I have a set I would love to get done as you have the wheels int he pics.. 17 x 9.5 and 11. I understand you won't do them but do you know of a place that does?
11-03-2010, 05:51 PM
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Stay tuned on the GTA wheels. We should know in a week or so if this will work. I understand one wheel showed up today. Maybe the next one will show up tomorrow. If so then off to the wheel shop for a brain storming session.
11-04-2010, 07:24 AM
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Wow! I know a lot of road racers that would LOVE a 17x9 or 9.5 GTA wheel. Keep us informed!
11-04-2010, 12:02 PM
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I would be highly interested in knowing how these sizes work out on the GTA wheels and cost associated…. 17 x 9 -9.5 and 17 x 11. I have a set of 4 I can send last night!
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Re: Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11
I didnt think this could be done with GTA rims. I recall PMng back n forth with Jerry more then a year ago asking about doing my GTA rims in a 17inch hoop.
If its doable now , I know what I'll be buying again and sending his way is he plans to do more.
If its doable now , I know what I'll be buying again and sending his way is he plans to do more.
11-04-2010, 08:10 PM
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I am taking one wheel to the shop tomorrow and have a brain storming session. The other wheel has not shown up yet. Both wheels shipped the same time in the same place but arrival is days apart. Should have an answer soon as to whether or not we can convert 16" GTA wheels to 17". I will ask about 9" widths also.
11-05-2010, 11:23 AM
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awesome! always was a big fan of these wheels, making em' bigger and better is just icing on the cake
11-05-2010, 02:24 PM
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Okay, we had a brain storming session this morning. The bottom line is maybe. The problem is the design of the GTA wheel being different from most other 16" wheels. Just looking at it one would say it can't be done. However I have donated a rear wheel for experimentation purposes. So we may have an answer in two weeks or so. The shop is real busy with the SEMA show coming up so that is the delay with the project and of course we have to get in line.
They will be looking into an alternate method of doing the conversion to 17". So I would say there is a 50-50 chance. There are two sizes of 17" rims readily available. Those with a 9.5" spacing and those with a 11" spacing. The preliminary figures for maximum back spacing is a around 8" with the 11" rim and 6" with the 9.5" rim. All this is subject to change once the machining is done and the real numbers can be computed.
So lets keep our fingers crossed.
They will be looking into an alternate method of doing the conversion to 17". So I would say there is a 50-50 chance. There are two sizes of 17" rims readily available. Those with a 9.5" spacing and those with a 11" spacing. The preliminary figures for maximum back spacing is a around 8" with the 11" rim and 6" with the 9.5" rim. All this is subject to change once the machining is done and the real numbers can be computed.
So lets keep our fingers crossed.
11-06-2010, 10:00 PM
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Those look bad*** very nice job. Would like to see what the GTA wheels look like, hopefully the coin lands heads up for them.
12-07-2010, 12:47 AM
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Re: Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11
Jerrywho,
Sent you a PM in regards to these wheels. Please respond.
Thanks,
Bennie C.
Sent you a PM in regards to these wheels. Please respond.
Thanks,
Bennie C.
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Re: Stock 92 wheels modified to 17x11
Many companys already do this. Found one that widened or shoten 1-4 inches for $300 ea.
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They narrow or widen wheels, yes (1"-3", never seen a place that does 4"). But not change diameter. A 16" x 11" wheel would be easy to have, but there is really no point in doing that. Not much selection for wide 16" wheel tires.
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