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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

Forgive me if this has been covered before (im new), is anyone cutting out the mesh rim centers and sticking em into 17 or even 18 inch hoops? I am aware of http://www.ericvaughnmachine.com/ in Los Angeles, but has anyone done this with satisfactory results?

Again, please forgive me and re-direct me to the proper thread if its been covered. THANKS GUYS!
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Re: 17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

These are very close: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...eels-17x9.html
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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Re: 17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

Originally Posted by 85_ZED28
Thank you! I did see these (after I posted my thread)... They got the look we all want, but I visited their site- wrong bolt pattern, and I still gotta run spacers... no offense to those who do, but I refuse to run spacers, or run the offset lug shims I read about in some posts. not a snob, just know what I like :-)

Im now looking for a way to run 4th gen spindles or corvette spindles so i can run newer wheels...(the same way I use SN95 mustang spindles on my FOX body mustangs)... but again, THANK YOU
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Re: 17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

Year one sells them in bigger sizes
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Re: 17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

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Year one sells them in bigger sizes
REALLY??? hot damn! gotta check that out! thanks!
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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Re: 17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

Originally Posted by Sojer
Year one sells them in bigger sizes

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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Re: 17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

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Year one sells them in bigger sizes
Nope. Year One sells 2nd gen Snowflake wheels in larger sizes but nobody make larger 3rd gen Crosslaces.
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Re: 17 inch GTA/GNX rims?

Right its been a few years since I looked. Sorry
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