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Old 07-18-2007 | 12:46 PM
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Are Gio wheels any good???
Old 07-18-2007 | 12:59 PM
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Not sure about the Gio wheels...can't say i've heard much about them, but i'm sure i've come across them in my search.

Here's what juggalo did for me...i love the split 5-spoke wheels...hopefully it will happen next Spring:

http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules.php?...t=wheels+black

I love thse ones:

Old 07-18-2007 | 02:07 PM
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Buff,

those look great even tho im not a huge fan of the split spoke. OK, so Im narrowed down

Im leaning toward this wheel
http://www.cruisinchrome.com/phpThum...pg&w=300&h=300

My second choice is:
http://www.cruisinchrome.com/phpThum...pg&w=300&h=300

How wide of a wheel can you put on an impala????


Also, your opinions on my new selection?
Old 07-18-2007 | 02:44 PM
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I think 7.5 is just about going to do it. You can get some 8s. . .depends how much of an 8 they are. What diameter?
Old 07-18-2007 | 08:49 PM
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black for sure
Old 07-18-2007 | 09:05 PM
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so for any wheel i get, they will have to be 20 x 7.5 and be 5 lugs??
Old 07-18-2007 | 10:20 PM
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u need a bolt pattern of 5x115, for 20's, i'd get either a 7.5" or 8" with 235/40's, or 8" or 8.5" with 255/35's...
Old 07-19-2007 | 07:19 AM
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Ok, i think these wheels may be my final answer...does anyone forsee any fitment issues?

here are the details:
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ShowLarge=True

Everyone, thanks for your input and keeping me away from shitty wheels.
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...Provided they're available for the 5x115 fitment, and it does say FWD fitment, it's a high offset (which we need)...you should be golden!
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Yeah, Make sure you get 5 X 115. Don't let them try and sell you a 5 X 114.3 wheel and tell you that if you use hubcentric rings, you'll be okay. You might, but you might not. I'd hate to be you if you're not, especially at 70 mph.
Old 07-19-2007 | 02:31 PM
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got an email back today sayin they would fit perfectly...what do you guys think of the wheel..you likey???
Old 07-19-2007 | 03:45 PM
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Find out the actual offset size.
Old 07-19-2007 | 04:22 PM
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Foose DF-5's are real nice wheels. As for the list, no problem....I like wheels .
Old 07-19-2007 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Axltransam
got an email back today sayin they would fit perfectly...what do you guys think of the wheel..you likey???
I like 'em!

Yeah, like eddie said, find out the offset (needs to be +35 to +45) and find out the exact specs for the wheels. Their definition of perfect may not be the same as your definition of perfect, and to be honest, if they just tell you they're "perfect" and not give you the exact specs of the wheel, I'd be a little cautious. Just my $0.02.
Old 07-19-2007 | 05:58 PM
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ok, he emailed me back and apologized, saying they are discontinued and not in stock...wtf!!!!!!!!!!
Old 07-20-2007 | 06:33 AM
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My personal opinion, and I know I am in the minority here, but I just have never seen any car driving down the road with black wheels that looked good. I have seen some in pictures that looked ok, but just not on the road, no matter what color vehicle it was.

They always seem to look like a car with really dirty rims.
Old 07-20-2007 | 07:04 AM
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I would tend to disagree. Black rims are like a black car. . .they take a lot of care to keep looking in tip top shape.
Old 07-20-2007 | 07:56 AM
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Yeah, with the right rim, and properly maintained, black on black can look hot!
Old 07-20-2007 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Corny40
Yeah, with the right rim, and properly maintained, black on black can look hot!
so corny would you see this is the right rim??
Old 07-20-2007 | 11:30 AM
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Oh, I am just saying from personal experience and all those vehicles I see on the road, the black rims just don't look as good "in real life" as they seem to in pictures. Then again, about the only ones I see with black rims are imports, so....



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