17x8 IROC Replicas. Where did they go?
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17x8 IROC Replicas. Where did they go?
The perfect size wheel and they discontinued it? I have a set on my 86 Monte SS and I want to put a set on this 87 IROC I am doing now and I can't find them anywhere. It's either 16's or 18+. Does anyone know the reason for this or if any other company is making them? I've exhausted all of my googling efforts. Thanks!
Re: 17x8 IROC Replicas. Where did they go?
I just bought a set of used 17" Irocs from a guy about a month ago. I never even knew they were made in that size. Like you said, it's either 16" or 18". Not sure why they quit making them though.
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Re: 17x8 IROC Replicas. Where did they go?
I've seen 17" IROCs and have no idea the reason, but it is probably due to popularity of the 18" size.
Honestly, a 17" x 8" IROC wheel only has the advantage of being able to use a 245-45-17 tire, which there are probably 50 tire choices, unlike the less than 10 in the 245-50-16 OE size. You won't pick up any noticeable handling improvement with them.
Honestly, a 17" x 8" IROC wheel only has the advantage of being able to use a 245-45-17 tire, which there are probably 50 tire choices, unlike the less than 10 in the 245-50-16 OE size. You won't pick up any noticeable handling improvement with them.
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