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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 09:40 AM
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Does anyone make 17x9 Formula wheels

Just wondering if anybody makes the 87-92 Formula wheel style in 17x9?

I know there are companies making the GTA reproductions in 17x9, was not sure if anybody did/does make the Formula wheels in that size.

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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 04:55 PM
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Re: Does anyone make 17x9 Formula wheels

I am pretty sure they only offer stock sized repops of those.

Sad, because I too would totally buy a 17x9 set!!
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 09:44 PM
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Re: Does anyone make 17x9 Formula wheels

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I am pretty sure they only offer stock sized repops of those.

Sad, because I too would totally buy a 17x9 set!!
Man, that sucks! The Formula wheels are growing on me fast....if somebody made a 17x9 set, with a deeper dish lip......heaven!
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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 06:17 AM
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Re: Does anyone make 17x9 Formula wheels

9" is kind of narrow - 9.5" is what you want.

Considering how few cars came with that style wheel (and the fact no one really wanted them back in the day) - would be one tough sell for any manufacturer to bother with.
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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 08:16 AM
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Re: Does anyone make 17x9 Formula wheels

Wish there was, but nobody has come forward about making them. I wish they would because i would buy a set for my 89 formula.
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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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Re: Does anyone make 17x9 Formula wheels

A friend has had the 16x8 formula wheels on (back)order for over a yr and a half. He just gave up and ordered the r15 repops.

I too would dig a 17x9.5 formula wheel but I really doubt they would sell, esp like the crosslace that fits/looks good on many vehicles.
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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 09:38 AM
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Re: Does anyone make 17x9 Formula wheels

I think they would sell reasonably well, but definitely not as well at the GTA reproductions.

Oh well, maybe some day....
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