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Old May 9, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I've looked at wheels for a long time but never really been ready to pull the trigger. My car has about 16k miles on it and I don't want to replace the tires on the originals 17s, so that's why I'm finally ready.

If I went with these wheels in 19" then it looks like my top options would be either 8.5" (with rear spacer?) or 9.5" all around. For the record, I can't find the G2 springs on the LG Motorsports site anymore but if I recall they drop 1.75"-2".

Few additional questions if you guys don't mind:

Is the advantage of going with 9.5" over 8.5" (in this specific case) mostly aesthetic?
Is there going to be a significant weight difference with wheels/tires?
Will I have to roll my fenders either way?
I saw mention here of Wheel Studio as a place to buy these...is there a different place (i.e. sponsor, better reputation, etc.) I should be looking?

Thanks!
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Old May 9, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ISMELLRICE
Sorry for the shitty pic
Damn that looks good. I need moar pics though!
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Old May 9, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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The 9.5s have a deeper lip and look better from behind with the wider tires. I purchased mine used for less than most people pay for one tire so I made the best of my 8.5s...
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Old May 9, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by VinR1
The 9.5s have a deeper lip and look better from behind with the wider tires. I purchased mine used for less than most people pay for one tire so I made the best of my 8.5s...
Sounds like you got a good deal - I'd compromise too if I found a deal like that.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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I think I will still go with 18x9 all around,what size tires u guys recommend I go with?I was thinking some 275-35 nittos or some 275-40s all around.Car is still on stock height but i do plan on lowering it in the future.Also the bolt pattern on the site has it listed as 5x120.7,will I need to get hub centric rings or would it be fine without them?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by g_carline
I think I will still go with 18x9 all around,what size tires u guys recommend I go with?I was thinking some 275-35 nittos or some 275-40s all around.Car is still on stock height but i do plan on lowering it in the future.Also the bolt pattern on the site has it listed as 5x120.7,will I need to get hub centric rings or would it be fine without them?

I will strongly suggest reconsidering....you will regret going with 18. The best these wheels look in a f-body is 19x9.5.

Here is how a Camaro would look with those:



Its a photoshop but the car I said before, Nineball's red SS looks almost exactly like that one.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Found some of the real stuff!



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Old May 9, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chaman
I will strongly suggest reconsidering....you will regret going with 18. The best these wheels look in a f-body is 19x9.5.

Here is how a Camaro would look with those:



Its a photoshop but the car I said before, Nineball's red SS looks almost exactly like that one.
Well the 18x9's I ordered will be in this Friday according to fedex,I may go with 19x9.5 for the rear though.I will admit the 19's with the bigger lip do give the rim a better look.I do prefer 18's on these f-bods but thats just a personal preference,Either way I'll be happy with these wheels and it will make my car look 10x better.Hopefully by next year I will be done with the appearance on my car,still gotta get it repainted and get a sunoco hood.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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my 18x9's looked good.....lol
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...noco-hood.html
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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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Chaman or Joshua where did you get those center caps? Are those something you fabbed up?
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by FBGSU02
Chaman or Joshua where did you get those center caps? Are those something you fabbed up?
Do a search on eBay for, 'Firebird Center Cap Emblem'.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Blank centercaps are $10.99 shipped - decals $4
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Old May 11, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by carlos64030
Do a search on eBay for, 'Firebird Center Cap Emblem'.
This.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VinR1
Blank centercaps are $10.99 shipped - decals $4
...and this.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by VinR1
Blank centercaps are $10.99 shipped - decals $4
Where can i get the blank center caps?
I looked on ebay like yall said and the emblems are $22 for a set of 4 there are 2 1/8 diameter is that correct?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-92-Firebi...#ht_1899wt_952
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Old May 11, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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The center caps, search - "60mm silver center caps"
Decals search - "pontiac logo center cap" - my mistake, they're $4.95 plus shipping
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Old May 11, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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heres mine now i have a wsq hood to match it it looks awsome
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Old May 11, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Thank you guys I found them. I have been searching on google and nothing would come up.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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Looking nice, whats the offset up front?
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