17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!
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??? I thought these are all 17x9 cast aluminum. Or as the British say, alu-minium
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So I just re-read this whole thread. Do they not have the 85-87 in 17x9.5? I see a listing for an 18x8, but wouldn't a 17x9.5 have more contact area? Speaking from my personal experience, just a 17x9.5 with a 275 is a huge improvement over the 16x8. I agree that to some only running a 17 nowadays may seem a little "dated", but my personal preference is a more period correct look. I'm still on the fence about the look of the black ZR1's on my car, so I may be in the market for something different next year.
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This might be old news to some however Continental/General has released a 245/50/16 that has had better reviews than the BFG Comp 2. So there's still some support for the 16.
That's a good question. It seems to me that I've put the front offset on the rear with no issues.
I'm not seeing it either.
I'm not seeing it either.
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This might be old news to some however Continental/General has released a 245/50/16 that has had better reviews than the BFG Comp 2. So there's still some support for the 16.
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Okay, you've got my attention!
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Regardless, I'm really interested in an 18, especially this one that looks just as good as the IROC style and doesn't look out of place on an 80's car or too modern.
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Would these fit similar to how the wheels on Moe Dirt fit? Would inner fender liners need to be removed/altered?
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Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!
Is there any interest in making a 17x9 version the 15x7 Camaro Z28/RS wheel? I always loved that design. Hell, I would be interested in bringing back the SLP thirdgen specific ZR1 wheel, but with at least 9" width.
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Is there any interest in making a 17x9 version the 15x7 Camaro Z28/RS wheel?
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I just want to say THANK YOU! for acknowledging the difference between 85-87 and 88-90 Iroc rims. It drove me insane that I could not purchase the correct rim for my 88 in aftermarket sizes.
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I just want to say THANK YOU! for acknowledging the difference between 85-87 and 88-90 Iroc rims. It drove me insane that I could not purchase the correct rim for my 88 in aftermarket sizes.
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I never thought anyone would make 88-90 style
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I really want these 17x9 Iroc wheels for my project. I can’t wait the 6 months so can anyone tell me where I can buy something comparable please?!
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I really want these 17x9 Iroc wheels for my project. I can’t wait the 6 months so can anyone tell me where I can buy something comparable please?!
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Good to know thanks Abubaca! Will be calling them tomorrow, love the wheels in the pics, hope they look the same in person
Irocs, 17x9 Hawks...
Irocs, 17x9 Hawks...
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Bummer. Spoke to Hawks today, the 17x9 year 85-87 won’t be avail until beginning of the year. Anyone know who sells something I can get now that looks original? Thanks all!
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Hold out or run the originals. IMO its difficult to find wheels in a modern size that don't look out of place on these cars. There are a few wheel styles. I'm going to wait patiently for Bruce's company to start selling the 18x10 Firehawk wheels. Then I'll be further interested in seeing them on a thirdgen and show the clearances between the wheel/rim and the strut, wheel well and A-arm. An 18x10 that clears everything and looks era appropriate will be killer.
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Does such a thing exist in any style? Or any 10" width for that matter? While I haven't looked into it in any great depth it seems to be there's always some compromise or clearancing needed to get that width in there front and back.
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Seems to me I had read about a 10" rim with the right backspace/offset that fit with out modification.
I'd often thought about taking an OEM early IROC front rim and adding 1.5-2.0" inboard. It's been done and posted here (although I don't recall if a front rim was used). The deal breaker though is the lack of wider tire options on the 16" platform.
I'd often thought about taking an OEM early IROC front rim and adding 1.5-2.0" inboard. It's been done and posted here (although I don't recall if a front rim was used). The deal breaker though is the lack of wider tire options on the 16" platform.
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1. Stay stock and wait
2. Pick up Ronal R15 reps (17x9.5) or GTA reps (17x9) from Hawks and run those. Once the 17x9 IROCs arrive, sell one set of wheels and simply swap tires.
Be warned that you may no longer want the IROC reps, as the GTA rims look great.
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I couldn’t wait so picked up an oem set of 16x8 iroc to refinish for $200. No curb rash but quite a bit of cleanup/prep. I figure I’ll soda blast and paint. Anyone have a link to the oem silver and gray in rattle can?
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Dang. Makes me lowkey regret my brembo swap. 17x9s are perfect.
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88-90 iroc wheel in an 18x9.5 “ would be sweet.. my car is lowered 1” with 18x8 wheel and love the look .. but 8” wide wheel does not leave enough meat on the ground imo especially if you have decent hp
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