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dlp · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:51 pm Post subject: New rims

I have owned my 87 IROC since 1991 and have always wanted to install a larger wheel. The problem I kept running into was that the rims I liked ( Fikse) always seem to retail for more than the car is worth. I found these rims on SLP's website, direct fit for a 3rd gen, 17" x 8" with center caps for 599.00 for a set of four.

What do you guys think?

http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/IROC%20pics/

I also ordered a set of chromed rims for my wifes IROC convertible. SLP was out of stock on those, they should be here the 2nd week in August.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject:

Those look good man!

-Schultzy

dlp · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks man. I just need to find a reason to buy tires now Very Happy

I promised my wife that I would'nt run out and spend money on tires, so for now they will be taking up room in the garage next to the 195 AFR heads and HSR for her car. When the new AFR's go on my car it wont be long before there will be a legit reason to purchase 17" tires Very Happy

The next upgrade for my car will be larger brakes, hence the larger rims.

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject:

thats almost the same exact style i was wanting for my bird

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

Very nice

dlp · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, opinions on rims are as subjective as paint colors.

SLP's site is down right now, but this site has the same rims for the same price. Not that I want to see every 3rd gen in town with these Very Happy

, but it is a dam good deal. All you need are the lugnuts and tires.

http://www.lmperformance.com/4129/7.html

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject:

i've always liked the five spoke rim and mine when i can get em will be blacked out i really like that style.
i just looked and those are the same rims i was looking at here at americas time here in salem Laughing

dlp · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject:

What were they asking for them?

They look silver under direct sunlight, then turn dark gray as light diminishes.

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject:

im not shure its been a wile since i've been there i always price with tires from there you can get a package deal

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:57 am Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject:

Those wheels look great! Good designs just never go out of style. Buy right.... and buy once.

I'd suggest a 10 inch wide rim for the rear, if possible. I was shocked how tiny the 17x9 looked on the back of my car (non-ground effects Firebird). Ground effects will help balance the size and make them look wider.

dlp · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

yea, 8" wide rims look tiny without rubber on them. SLP advertised that these rims have the correct backspacing and no need for shims. I measures them and all four rims have the same backspacing. It doesnt appear that they will rub, but I was hopeing for a different offset front to rear.