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New wheels for 95 Triple black?? | Yes | | 33% | [ 1 ] | No | | 67% | [ 2 ] |
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Snowdog Addict
Name : Timo Age : 38 Location : Finland Joined : 2008-10-04 Post Count : 732 Merit : 24
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:29 am | |
| - Mr.Riviera wrote:
- may be better to have them re-drilled to our bolt pattern. pretty common for VW guys to do that if they find a rim they like.
or use the bolt pattern changin plates. also will add some more offset. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:34 pm | |
| I found a set of rims locally that i LOVE, the catch is they are off a mustang so the offset and width may be a problem. http://www.orlandoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138479&highlight=5x114.3 8.5" in the front w/+20offset 10" in back with +25 offset they are a complete set with tires for $700, and i could probably get them for $650. will the 10" rim even fit in the back? i know it's dumb to run a 10" rim w/285 tire in the back of a FWD car, but i really want new rims and need tires anyways. whats the skinniest tire i could put on the back to minimize drag? (i dont want stretch like VW cars ) _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:03 pm | |
| I think as much as you may like them and the price is right, you may have to pass on these due to the 10" width and offset. I'm not sure but everything that I have read to date would tell me the 10" with the appropriate size tire would not fit. If it did i'd put them on the front not the rear. Maybe someone with more wheel, tire and sizing experience can chime in.
His original post is dated October of last year. Are they even still available? | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:21 pm | |
| yea they are still up on craigslist. i guess i'll keep looking. i really didnt want anything heavier than stock wheel/tire combo anyways. (i'd ideally like it to be lighter than stock) _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:24 pm | |
| It's too bad. I really like those wheels and tires also. And you can't beat the price . | |
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turtleman Expert
Name : Codith Age : 37 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:12 pm | |
| - Mr.Riviera wrote:
- I found a set of rims locally that i LOVE, the catch is they are off a mustang so the offset and width may be a problem.
http://www.orlandoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138479&highlight=5x114.3
8.5" in the front w/+20offset 10" in back with +25 offset
they are a complete set with tires for $700, and i could probably get them for $650.
will the 10" rim even fit in the back? i know it's dumb to run a 10" rim w/285 tire in the back of a FWD car, but i really want new rims and need tires anyways. whats the skinniest tire i could put on the back to minimize drag? (i dont want stretch like VW cars ) Those actually look a lot like the 19" Konig Imagines I had but better. Those could work with proper tires. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:36 pm | |
| Good idea to pass. Even if the 10" wides fit in the back, they wouldn't help our car's handling, which wants to understeer. Those wide tires on the back are wrong for economy and handling, plus the rear tires always wear less than the fronts, and rotating would be expensive with directional tires.
You'll find another set soon enough! _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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KillaKeninaRiv Addict
Name : Kenneth Age : 42 Location : Roseville, MI Joined : 2008-05-17 Post Count : 709 Merit : 6
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:10 pm | |
| Im looking for a set myself but every pair locally on craigslist, they want too much for them, like $600-700 or up. I refuse to pay that much money for used 20s on craigslist when you can find them all day for under $500. | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:11 pm | |
| - KillaKeninaRiv wrote:
- Im looking for a set myself but every pair locally on craigslist, they want too much for them, like $600-700 or up. I refuse to pay that much money for used 20s on craigslist when you can find them all day for under $500.
Well, where can you find them all day for under $500.00.? Might want to start looking there (wherever there is) if that's what you want to pay. | |
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ewolfe0050 Aficionado
Name : Eric Location : Indianapolis, IN Joined : 2007-07-31 Post Count : 1159 Merit : 27
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:26 pm | |
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KillaKeninaRiv Addict
Name : Kenneth Age : 42 Location : Roseville, MI Joined : 2008-05-17 Post Count : 709 Merit : 6
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:28 pm | |
| Damn those look nice! I want to see those on mine in white | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
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Name : Matt Joined : 2007-06-05 Post Count : 1125 Merit : 37
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun May 02, 2010 11:51 am | |
| 17"s? _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^
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Tank Enthusiast
Name : Shawn Age : 40 Location : Mansfield, Ohio Joined : 2010-01-31 Post Count : 123 Merit : 1
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun May 02, 2010 11:58 am | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun May 02, 2010 2:36 pm | |
| 16's sir! | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun May 02, 2010 2:36 pm | |
| - Tank wrote:
- those look good!
thanks dude | |
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stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01 Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun May 02, 2010 3:57 pm | |
| wheels look alright hopefuly cleaning`em won't be tough. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun May 02, 2010 6:40 pm | |
| Pontiac wheels powder-coated? tint the turn signals and the black rims will look 10X better IMO.
just curious but what are your mods now? also if you cant hook with the 555's the BFG KDW2's are very nice and will almost dead hook with 300+hp _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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97 park ave Addict
Name : Tyler Age : 33 Location : MN Joined : 2009-03-06 Post Count : 669 Merit : 21
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Mon May 03, 2010 7:55 pm | |
| - Mr.Riviera wrote:
- Pontiac wheels powder-coated? tint the turn signals and the black rims will look 10X better IMO.
just curious but what are your mods now? also if you cant hook with the 555's the BFG KDW2's are very nice and will almost dead hook with 300+hp current mods are EVERYTHING you have.. but 1.9' RR's, 65# inj, tuned to E85, 3.1 pulley , headers, gen V and N*.. and some little stuff.. i prolly forgot.. but its good for 275whp prolly | |
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envus87 Amateur
Name : Nick Age : 41 Location : STL Joined : 2007-11-01 Post Count : 41 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Fri May 21, 2010 6:53 am | |
| 98riviera98>> Ive thought about those pontiac diamond spokes for a couple of my cars, that will look great. Has anyone considered lacrosse wheels? After I get done painting my folks car for them this summer, I figured these would refresh the look of the car. And yes they are out of proportion to the car, no photoshop on this computer... | |
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turtleman Expert
Name : Codith Age : 37 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat May 22, 2010 6:19 pm | |
| those are the new (to my car) 18's I think that's plenty big. | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat May 22, 2010 7:41 pm | |
| Turtle, Did you buy the 18" wheels new.? or did you find them used.? That will be the last large investment, other some big dollar PM that I want to accomplish this summer. But 18" wheels and some nice HP Summer tires is something I still want to experience. Rick | |
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