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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA Trans am 1 owner since new
Engine: 383 built
Transmission: 1995 camaro t56 6 speed
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I have a question. I am looking at buying a used set of 94 Camaro rims for my 1988 gta trans am..


I was told the bolt pattern is the same.....


I also kinda read that I need 2" wheel spacers all the way around to install them on my car....


has anyone done this 10000% sure.....


where do I get them????
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 12:14 AM
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Car: 1987 camaro irocZ
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: t5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Need Help

ive heard of people doing this but not having to use 2 inch spacer all around
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 12:16 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA Trans am 1 owner since new
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Transmission: 1995 camaro t56 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.24 posi 9 bolt
Re: Need Help

ok ty that's kinda what I read the rims are so mint I have to try
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Car: 1987 camaro irocZ
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Transmission: t5
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Re: Need Help

id go for it since i plan on doing that same things if i find a cheap set let me know how they turn out
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 03:57 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA Trans am 1 owner since new
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Axle/Gears: 3.24 posi 9 bolt
Re: Need Help

I am gonna try I am buying them Monday...now heres my question what are my 28 year old gold honeycoamb rims worth with newer 245 50 16 tires....
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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Car: 86 Trans Am
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Re: Need Help

You need spacers, but the size depends on exactly what wheel your getting.

That said, if these are factory 4th Gen wheels, why on earth would you want then over the GTA crosslace wheels? They are probably the same size, 16x8, and don't look nearly as good.
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