Cam'ron Posted April 7, 2006 Report Posted April 7, 2006 I have decided to add some new rims to my "list" for this year, looking for a package to be had for maybe under a grand. I would be interested in either a 5 spoke somewhat similar to an eagle 077 but those have been beaten like a dead horse i want something different. another option would be a black rim w/machined lip. looking for 17's because i might lower the monte as well, but not this year. any ideas suggestions post pics whatever i need some ideas. k thx Quote
94CutlassSLCoupe Posted April 7, 2006 Report Posted April 7, 2006 When i bought my Eagle 185's USED (No longer produced) and the 245/45R17 tires for them I spent about $900..I think you'll have a hard time doing a nice wheel/tire package in 17's for under a grand. So far my General Exclaim UHP's seem to be good tires. I LOVE the way my car handles with those big tires on it though. And in reality, sometimes it actually rides better...sometimes worse than with my 16's. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 7, 2006 Report Posted April 7, 2006 How about some newer (04+) style GTP/GT(2) style rims, 17" You'd just have to do something about the center cap... Probably find some on ClubGP or something... Quote
J Posted April 7, 2006 Report Posted April 7, 2006 http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=2266 Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Posted April 7, 2006 dave those would be an idea but i am looking more towards the aftermarket idea, but thanks i might look into them, GP's have always had nicer factory wheels that a chevy[br]Posted on: April 07, 2006, 06:55:16 PM_________________________________________________ http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=2266 speakin of bling bling bitches... i think 28" might be a wee bit to big for my car Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 dave those would be an idea but i am looking more towards the aftermarket idea, but thanks i might look into them, GP's have always had nicer factory wheels that a chevy Yeah, I'm just thinking some "slightly used" factory rims (with almost new Goodyear or whatever from the factory) would be cheaper than aftermarket.... And they look cool Quote
J Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 try to find a deal like don and his STS wheels Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Posted April 8, 2006 that they do... is there an availability for different centercaps on those wheels or would i be making something myself Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 http://www.grandsontario.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10860 fastco element 17" rims with falken ze512 tires(225/45r17), used for 2000km's not a scratch, $ 600.00 Hey, is this them? Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Posted April 8, 2006 little busy... i kinda want to stay away from the tuner look and try and end up wit ha more classic look... thats why i like the 5 spoke Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 17" Comp G rims (like I was suggesting earlier) http://www.grandsontario.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10824 Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Posted April 8, 2006 not bad... keep em coming guys, i am sure i will find something that really catches my eye... how much are those casino wheels (forget who makes them) i like those but fear they are too much Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 http://www.oqcgp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24760 17" Eagle Alloys, without rubber. 1 rim is slightlty bent but is able to be repaired. Minor scratches on the lip, but the rest are in Mint shape. They are polished aluminum. I'm askind $200 obo Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Posted April 8, 2006 those are nice.. do you know how much damge there really is?[br]Posted on: April 07, 2006, 07:41:36 PM_________________________________________________heres a good pic for photochopin if anyone feels so inclined Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 Sorry I never really go to that forum, all 2nd gen cars.. so I don't know that guy or anything. Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Posted April 10, 2006 oh ... ok... what model eagles are those?[br]Posted on: April 07, 2006, 07:54:40 PM_________________________________________________what is the decimal conversion of 5x4.5... i know the 5x115 number but will a set of rims that are sized 5x114.3 fit? figure they should but i am not sure... finding lots of rims i am interested in but for some reason they are 5x114.3 Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 oh ... ok... what model eagles are those?[br]Posted on: April 07, 2006, 07:54:40 PM_________________________________________________what is the decimal conversion of 5x4.5... i know the 5x115 number but will a set of rims that are sized 5x114.3 fit? figure they should but i am not sure... finding lots of rims i am interested in but for some reason they are 5x114.3 5x114.3 will fit with no problems, but itll be snug. Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Posted April 10, 2006 is there any increased risk of damaging the wheel due to the stress when they are that snug or does it help the problem, or is that something i dont have to worry about? Quote
futuretgper Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 it doesn't fail on this board........someone will always mention some lame ass stock wheels!!! fork up and go big or don't do it!! thats my opinion! Quote
MonteCarloChick Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 it doesn't fail on this board........someone will always mention some lame ass stock wheels!!! fork up and go big or don't do it!! thats my opinion! Get the SS diamond cuts and paint the centercap with the red in in it white They're the ONLY stock FWD rim I like. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 Ewww they look like some sort of reject 80s Camaro rim.. Quote
MonteCarloChick Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 Ewww they look like some sort of reject 80s Camaro rim.. Camaro rims are hot Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Posted April 11, 2006 i have been trying to find the 17" black diamond cuts from the dale jr. edition but the only ones i have found were 350 each used... little more than i want to spend Quote
jeremy Posted April 11, 2006 Report Posted April 11, 2006 it doesn't fail on this board........someone will always mention some lame ass stock wheels!!! fork up and go big or don't do it!! thats my opinion! x2 +1 Quote
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