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98 16"x8" Twisted 5-Star Firebird Formula Rims - Wheel Adapter?

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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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98 16"x8" Twisted 5-Star Firebird Formula Rims - Wheel Adapter?

What size wheel adapter should I be using with these wheels?
With stock front brakes: ?
LS1 front brakes: ?

I heard 2" with stock and 1.7" with LS1s. Down the road I want to switch to LS1 fronts so how bad would 1.7" be with stock fronts?

According to LS1tech the specs are: 6-3/4" backspacing with a 2-3/16" offset.



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I have an LS1 rear.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Re: 98 16"x8" Twisted 5-Star Firebird Formula Rims - Wheel Adapter?

Bump, anyone?
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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Re: 98 16"x8" Twisted 5-Star Firebird Formula Rims - Wheel Adapter?

Went ahead with 2in" spacers. Installed them with my 3rdgen brakes bought from a board member. Worked out nicely.


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Old May 5, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Re: 98 16"x8" Twisted 5-Star Firebird Formula Rims - Wheel Adapter?

That looks pretty sharp. I had thought of using those in the meantime if I find a set with decent tires on them.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Re: 98 16"x8" Twisted 5-Star Firebird Formula Rims - Wheel Adapter?

Thanks. It works alright, gives the car a different look. Only thing I find funny is the centercaps say "ABS" lol. Could always get stickers, but these are interim.
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