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    I am going to look at these wheels tomorrow. I will be buying them on the spot if they are as good as they look. I don't care about the tires. Will they fit my 1993 Firebird without any hub issues? I have heard that the 98+ have an issue with the earlier hub, but these I believe are ok.

    Also, will they work with the same conical OEM lug nuts?

    http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/pts/1563992180.html

    Thanks...

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    Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

    For reference, here are my stock wheels.

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    • #3
      Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

      Should fit fine, price is about right.
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      • #4
        Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

        What are your opinions of the change?

        I am thinking that the 5 spokes will be a nice upgrade.
        Last edited by nascar24jd; 01-24-2010, 10:01 AM.

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        • #5
          Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

          Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
          Should fit fine, price is about right.
          Thanks for the quick reply.

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            Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

            Also, do they use the same conical OEM lug nuts from my 93 wheels?

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              Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

              "Chrome wheel interference problems on 93-96 F-bodies : Chrome wheels will not fit on rear of 93-95 Firebirds due to a lack of clearance between the wheel hub and the rear axle shaft. Factory 93-96 axle shafts have a 70.75 mm diameter hub face, while the 97-02 Chrome wheels have a 70.5 mm diameter hub opening. Minor grinding/machining is mandatory for installing those wheels on 93-96 models."

              http://www.tacreationsusa.com/firebird_wheels.htm#notes
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                Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

                Originally posted by FirebirdGT View Post
                "Chrome wheel interference problems on 93-96 F-bodies : Chrome wheels will not fit on rear of 93-95 Firebirds due to a lack of clearance between the wheel hub and the rear axle shaft. Factory 93-96 axle shafts have a 70.75 mm diameter hub face, while the 97-02 Chrome wheels have a 70.5 mm diameter hub opening. Minor grinding/machining is mandatory for installing those wheels on 93-96 models."

                http://www.tacreationsusa.com/firebird_wheels.htm#notes
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                Yes, I have read that on their site. These wheels are not chome. They appear to be 95-97 according to the TA Creations site. I am still not really sure...

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                • #9
                  Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

                  they'll fit. if by chance they dont all you have to is take a dremel to the inside of the wheel a bit.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

                    Originally posted by vanbibber View Post
                    they'll fit. if by chance they dont all you have to is take a dremel to the inside of the wheel a bit.
                    x2...mine our chrome though...you may not have to, but this is worst case scenario...

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                    • #11
                      Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

                      If the rears are tight just grind the hub down, I found out the hard way.LOL But after gringing they work perfect with newer rims. Those do look like 96 style rims.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Quick Advice - Please. Rims and Tires

                        Those look like the standard 98+ wheels, like mine.

                        As far as the tires: it looks like someone put tire dressing on the treads - you might want to clean that off before using the tires.

                        There was a hilarious thread years ago about a ricer who put tire dressing on all of the surfaces of his tires and then had trouble controlling his car.
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