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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

Anyone tried this? Are crosslaces even compatible on a 4th gen? I think the two would look pretty awesome together if it's possible. But then again they look great on any vehicle. haha
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

You need to use 4 "rears". Should be fine
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

Considering that a 3rd gen needs 2" spacers to run 4th gen wheels, that would mean a 3rd gen wheel on a 4th gen should set out 2" further. So I think at any of the 3rd gen 16" wheels are going to set out 2" further than a 4th gens stock wheels would. A 16" rear wheel would set out the least but I think would still set out past the outermost point of the fender lip.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

One of my friends tried out a few sets of rims i had laying around on his bird just for the hell of it... Rear is a GTA rim...
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

That's pretty cool. Almost enough to make me find a 4th gen attractive looking. :P
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?



my freinds 94 formula with gta wheels off of his 87 gta
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

That's awesome! If I ever decide to go after a 4th gen that's the first thing I'm doing. haha
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

A couple months back I passed a 4th gen Formula riding on 3rd gen Formula 16s. It looked perfect.
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

Originally Posted by 72vega


my freinds 94 formula with gta wheels off of his 87 gta
reminds me of "The Wraith" movie car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHhYC...eature=related
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Re: GTA Rims on a 4th Gen?

huh.. apparently charlie sheen was winning back then too.
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