GTA wheels on my Firehawk
09-18-2007, 02:15 AM
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Honestly I think it ruins the car.
Stock Firehawk wheels are the best no questions, these things scream, to me "I was too cheap to buy after market, so I found these in my junk 3rd gen pile down by the outhouse so I'll use them"
Sorry for the harsh honesty.
Stock Firehawk wheels are the best no questions, these things scream, to me "I was too cheap to buy after market, so I found these in my junk 3rd gen pile down by the outhouse so I'll use them"
Sorry for the harsh honesty.
09-18-2007, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by orangefun
UMM...needs to be lowerd and the centers painted black, plus a high polished lip, and even then I would still have mixed feelings
I don't care for them honestly either (even if they were black with a high polished lip)
09-18-2007, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Sorry, but IMO they don't look good.
What might look good, and would be something I've never seen on a 4th gen is the Ronal R-15 wheel. This is the wheel that was offered on the 3rd gen Firehawk cars, and it comes in a 17x9.5 size.
Here is a pic of the wheel on my buddy's car (RPM Mark). Being that your car is black though, I'd get the inlays painted in black to match:
What might look good, and would be something I've never seen on a 4th gen is the Ronal R-15 wheel. This is the wheel that was offered on the 3rd gen Firehawk cars, and it comes in a 17x9.5 size.
Here is a pic of the wheel on my buddy's car (RPM Mark). Being that your car is black though, I'd get the inlays painted in black to match:
09-18-2007, 08:33 AM
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Keep in mind that these are replacing painted firehawk rims, not chrome. These are 4 front wheels, so they stick out further, I think that 4 rear wheels would probably fit up better. Yea without a spacer on the front I would be grinding my calipers on the back of the wheels. I was thinking black centers, but now I'm not sure. I have this posted on several boards, and for the most part it's a no, but there are some people that like it. The reason the sidewalls are so high is that these were off a Buick T-Type, and he has 255/50's on em. I think with a lower sidewall and a drop on the suspension of 2" it would look cool. I still don't know though. Maybe just sell the rims and buy some aftermarket.
-Gary
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09-18-2007, 10:23 AM
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I have considered doing this for a while, even though many people have advised me not to. I have a like new set of 16" tires that I don't want to waste and I don't want to drop the cash on a new set of tires for my 17's. Will you take a picture down the side of the car for me so I can see how far they stick out? I would appreciate it. Good job on trying something different. I like it. I hear those are light wheels
09-18-2007, 11:56 AM
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Yes I can get a picture for you.(Gotta get some batteries) If I had 4 rear wheels (set in more)instead of 4 front wheels(offset out further) they would look better. Also the massive amount of sidewalls 255/50 don't help on these either.
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09-18-2007, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tomozey
those wheels are bad *** i saw a 02 formula with the on chromed looked clean.
Sorry to hi-jack! Carry on!
10-09-2007, 09:33 PM
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I liked those in 1987 or 1988 and still like them. I think they look good in the pics you have. I'd have to see them in person to know for sure. They are far from sucking. Funny how different opinions are. I would say the younger generation don't like them as much as us "older" guys. I think the wheels on the 92 Firehawk looked like crap then and now.
10-11-2007, 01:39 PM
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I liked those in 1987 or 1988 and still like them. I think they look good in the pics you have. I'd have to see them in person to know for sure. They are far from sucking. Funny how different opinions are. I would say the younger generation don't like them as much as us "older" guys. I think the wheels on the 92 Firehawk looked like crap then and now.
I agree 100%. Those red ones look ugly to me. I like the GTA wheels.
10-11-2007, 07:03 PM
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hmm. you know it's kind of cool, but another part says mexican whip. or a negro ride (not to be racist) i think maybe with a different color they would look pretty good. it's neat something you don't see everyday. keep them
