NON-Vette Wheels on a F-Body! POST UP!
09-03-2009, 09:24 PM
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NON-Vette Wheels on a F-Body! POST UP! I'm starting to get tired of the wheels I was planning on getting (C6 Z06 Deep dish) and am liking the mesh type wheels more and more. Been looking and can't find a single thread like this.
I'll start (What a shocker.) (Not my car obviously.. it's a trans am.. but it seems that no one puts these on Camaros. Am I just crazy?
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I'll start (What a shocker.) (Not my car obviously.. it's a trans am.. but it seems that no one puts these on Camaros. Am I just crazy?
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09-03-2009, 10:21 PM
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HP racing EVOs
19" chrome RPM 505's 19x8.5 2.5 lip f, 19x9.5 3.5 lip r
09-04-2009, 07:23 AM
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If your taste runs to the "mesh" design, do you like the older "BBS-style" mesh designs? If so, you may want to contact CCW.
About 10 years ago, when they were still an "up and coming" wheel company, they had a wheel center that resembled the traditional BBS mesh center, and I bought a set of 16x9.5s for my '96 Z-28. They were a 3 pc. design, with a silver center spoke, and a polished outer lip. (the spokes could be any color) They really looked sharp on the car, and I got numerous compliments.
I sold my set 2 years ago, simply because I wanted to both try a different look, as well as step up to a 17" rim/tire combination.
Although CCW has since become a larger player in the aftermarket wheel business, and have other designs, I think they may still have some of those centers on hand, and cold make you up a nice set of wheels.
About 10 years ago, when they were still an "up and coming" wheel company, they had a wheel center that resembled the traditional BBS mesh center, and I bought a set of 16x9.5s for my '96 Z-28. They were a 3 pc. design, with a silver center spoke, and a polished outer lip. (the spokes could be any color) They really looked sharp on the car, and I got numerous compliments.
I sold my set 2 years ago, simply because I wanted to both try a different look, as well as step up to a 17" rim/tire combination.
Although CCW has since become a larger player in the aftermarket wheel business, and have other designs, I think they may still have some of those centers on hand, and cold make you up a nice set of wheels.
are there any cheap versions as im sure the answer will be 2 grand haha... Trending Topics
09-04-2009, 12:06 PM
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150ish but they don't have them wider than 9.5"
Someone correct me if they have found them in wider than 18x9.5 and that was on a members car.
Someone correct me if they have found them in wider than 18x9.5 and that was on a members car.
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18x9 are $148 shipped to 74006 for the RPM 505's.
I looked them on on ebay since I could not find the black ones, and the ad I looked at is apparently an RPM dealer and can get custom sizes.. unfortunately this is what he told me.
The widest they make the 505 is 18x9. You can run 18x9 all the way around. What kind of car is this for? (need to know the bolt pattern). And I can see if we can help you out. If not there are tons of wheels that we can do that go that wide, just depends on what kind of car you have.
Im awaiting a response as I let him know my car and the type of wheel I am looking for, maybe we will see something different we've never seen.
Those RPM's are looking nicer and nicer each time I see them, especially the 18's. I wonder what they look like in a dark gunmetal/cyber gray.
leadfoot: looking into those now.. thanks a bunch, there's a couple of wheel choices I never knew the name of until now.
Thanks for the responses guys, keep goin!
I looked them on on ebay since I could not find the black ones, and the ad I looked at is apparently an RPM dealer and can get custom sizes.. unfortunately this is what he told me.
The widest they make the 505 is 18x9. You can run 18x9 all the way around. What kind of car is this for? (need to know the bolt pattern). And I can see if we can help you out. If not there are tons of wheels that we can do that go that wide, just depends on what kind of car you have.
Im awaiting a response as I let him know my car and the type of wheel I am looking for, maybe we will see something different we've never seen.
Those RPM's are looking nicer and nicer each time I see them, especially the 18's. I wonder what they look like in a dark gunmetal/cyber gray.
leadfoot: looking into those now.. thanks a bunch, there's a couple of wheel choices I never knew the name of until now.
Thanks for the responses guys, keep goin!
09-05-2009, 04:50 AM
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I'm running the Kinesis wheels in black on my NBM SS. They would look good on a black car. They are 3-piece and a little pricey though...a little over $900/wheel. I've got 18 X 10 all the way around on mine...kinda wish I had 11s on the back, but at least I can rotate my tires since I drive the SS fairly often. Sorry, don't have pics of them on my car yet.
09-06-2009, 09:38 AM
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Sign up for a free photo hosting website. (I use photobucket although there are a ton out there.) Then upload the photos you want to share. After uploading click on the picture, on photobucket a small list will appear. All you need to do is copy the IMG line and paste it here. Easiest way to share photos and it is safe.
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I don't know how old these pics are but it looks like you need to adjust your fender. Someone jacked it on the fender that says DO NOT JACK HERE accross it. Grab some channel locks or vise grips and bend the mounting tab at the bottem of the fender to line your fender and door gap back up. Takes about 45 seconds.
09-07-2009, 03:08 AM
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^ I really like the fact that you painted the black parts that are under the headlights. I think it looks so much better body colored. I wish they would have done it that way from the factory. When I repaint my 95 I am going to do it that way.