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    New wheels suggestions?

    Hey guys, I am hoping to get wheels soon to replace my ahem... "wheel covers". I want to hear your suggestions.

    I am looking to get 17x9 and my price range is ~$700 for all 4. I dont really care about chrome, painted is fine. Right now the one that I have been looking at are SLP's "17x9 Painted, 10-Spoke Camaro SS Takeoffs" What exactly does "takeoffs" mean, I am assuming are used right?

    http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...&SHOWEMAIL=Off

    Also some tires suggestions for "all weather" are also welcomed since I will need to get all 4 new tires since I have 16" right now.

    [ April 24, 2003: Message edited by: Merlin ]</p>
    Lenore<br />Red 1996 Camaro 3.8L M5<br />Flowmaster 80 Series, Pro-5.0 Shifter
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    What do you have now?
    John<br />98 Firebird,V6,A4,Navy Blue Metallic,Y87, K&N Filter,<br />Whisper Lid, Whisper CAI,<br />Firestone Firehawk SZ50EP P245/50ZR16<br /><a href=\"http://www.fbody.com/members/98navybird/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.fbody.com/members/98navybird/index.htm</a>

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    • #3
      I have nothing, just hubcaps on 16x8 Wallmart tires
      Lenore<br />Red 1996 Camaro 3.8L M5<br />Flowmaster 80 Series, Pro-5.0 Shifter

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      • #4
        check my rims... they are damn good and unique.. not a lot of ppl have these and i get good comments on em everywhere i go

        http://www.v6firefury.com/images/ext...2003-hs-04.JPG

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        • #5
          "Takeoffs" means they're supposed to look like the Camaro SS wheels, but they aren't the "real deal".

          Oh yeah, I'd get the chrome.

          [ April 24, 2003: Message edited by: youngcamarokid ]</p>
          1997 Camaro 30th Anniversary...M5, chrome 16\" 5-stars Goodyear 245/50R16<p><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman</a>

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          • #6
            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by silicuda:
            check my rims... they are damn good and unique.. not a lot of ppl have these and i get good comments on em everywhere i go

            http://www.v6firefury.com/images/ext...2003-hs-04.JPG            <hr></blockquote>


            How much $$ did they set you back? I guess chrome would be nice but I dont know if the extra $$ money would really be worth it.
            Lenore<br />Red 1996 Camaro 3.8L M5<br />Flowmaster 80 Series, Pro-5.0 Shifter

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            • #7
              Take-off parts are the real deal. They've been 'taken-off' car that go directly to SLP for upgrades then are sold cheaper because they are used (very slighty, only destination mileage).

              http://slponline.com/view_product.asp?PARTNUMBER=80064

              these are reproduction wheels, not the real deal, but still very nice. A little more than you wanted to spend though.

              -Andrew
              1998 NBM Pontiac Firebird - LS1/T56 Swap | Pro-Kit Springs & Bilstein HD\'s | BMR LCA\'s | LG Adj. PHR | T-top Conversion | <br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6</a>

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              • #8
                <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> How much $$ did they set you back? I guess chrome would be nice but I dont know if the extra $$ money would really be worth it.
                <hr></blockquote>

                They cost 3000CAD total, which is approximately 2000USD for wheels and tires..

                wheels are 17x8" centerline rebels
                tires are dunlop performance 5000 245-45ZR-17

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                • #9
                  <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by silicuda:


                  They cost 3000CAD total, which is approximately 2000USD for wheels and tires..

                  wheels are 17x8" centerline rebels
                  tires are dunlop performance 5000 245-45ZR-17                  <hr></blockquote>

                  Can you get them in 17x9?

                  Nevermind I just looked, 17x8 is as wide as it gets... drat.

                  [ April 24, 2003: Message edited by: Dominic ]

                  OMG [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] Those rebels weigh in at 26lbs/ea!!! Thats incredibly heavy. I'd never get them :( So pretty though.

                  [ April 24, 2003: Message edited by: Dominic ]</p>
                  2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
                  Details: www.1lev6.com

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                  • #10
                    i'd get the 10 spokes if i were you. i've seen them on a bunch of z28's and v6's and they look reall good. you could also check this site for wheels. http://aaarims.com they have 17x9.5 silver reproduction zr1 wheels for $695. i got my wheels from them and they are a very good company. they're a sponsor at camaroz28.com and give discounts to members on their board.

                    [ April 24, 2003: Message edited by: Predator Bird ]</p>
                    94 Firebird - Red A4<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/predatorbird\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/predatorbird</a>

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                    • #11
                      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by BattyV6:
                      Take-off parts are the real deal. They've been 'taken-off' car that go directly to SLP for upgrades then are sold cheaper because they are used (very slighty, only destination mileage).

                      http://slponline.com/view_product.asp?PARTNUMBER=80064

                      these are reproduction wheels, not the real deal, but still very nice. A little more than you wanted to spend though.

                      -Andrew                      <hr></blockquote>


                      I've always thought take-off parts we're reproductions of the real thing? Well, I stand corrected. Sorry.
                      1997 Camaro 30th Anniversary...M5, chrome 16\" 5-stars Goodyear 245/50R16<p><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman</a>

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                      • #12
                        I like the Z06 replicas I have. Pics are in the sig. They are 18's but they come in 17x9.5 for $210 each. They offer free shipping and the wheels are awesome. They have polished aluminum and chrome for just a bit more. I could not be more happy with the Bridgestone Potenza S03's I have right now. They were spendy and cost almost a grand. Just my thoughts.
                        <a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my website

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                        • #13
                          Dude here, check mine out....you can find them at www.tiretrends.com, they are 17 x 8 Mille Miglia (1000 Miglia) Emotion II's. They are 197.00 US each.
                          http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/pics2/zzzcar26.jpg
                          http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/pics2/zzzcar20.jpg
                          http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/pics2/zzzcar16.jpg
                          http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/pics2/zzzcar5.jpg
                          http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/pics2/zzzcar8.jpg
                          I wrapped them in 245/35/17 Yokohama A520's, all in all it set me back 2600 CND, which is just over 1800 us but you can find cheaper tires, the yokohamas are expensive. here is what you can do ....buy my rims for 197 each, which is $788.00 and then get Falken FK451's which are 153.00 us each. You can get this whole wheel and tire deal for $1404.00 US, thats a good deal. ;)
                          99 Firebird Vert, Pewter Metalic<br />Fast Toys Ram Air<br />Jet Stage 2 Chip<br />17x8 Mille Miglia Emotion II Plus\'<br />wrapped in 245/35/17 Yokohama A520<br />Rhino Perf. Exhaust<br />K&N air filter<br />check pics at:<br /><a href=\"http://www.fastrides.com/members/v6birdy/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.fastrides.com/members/v6birdy/</a>

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                          • #14
                            I'm gonna get 17x9.5/275-40 and 17x11/315-35 rims/tires sets for $2000. the rims are polished 2-piece Torque Thrust II's. Tires will probably be yoko's. if u don't wanna spend that much, go w/ replica 17x9.5 or 18x9.5 vette rims(ZO6 or Y2K) w/ 275-40-17, 285-40-17, 275-35-18, or 285-35-18 tires.
                            2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />More mods than I\'m allowed to list!

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                            • #15
                              Takeoffs are reproductions? Reproductions of what?

                              My understanding is that takeoffs are stock wheels taken off a car for replacement by aftermarket wheels.

                              I got a set of 16X8 alloy takeoffs from SLP so that I could change tires winter/summer. They are identical to the stock 16X8 painted alloys on my convert. They came with the GSCs and were obviously taken off after only a few miles, when the new car was sent to SLP for conversion.

                              "SLP's "17x9 Painted, 10-Spoke Camaro SS Takeoffs" would, I assume, be the stock wheels supplied by GM on a Camaro SS.

                              [ May 02, 2003: Message edited by: V6Bob ]</p>
                              2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCs

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