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11-07-2005 #1
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OK, Cheaper Wheels????
OK Guys. Here's the deal. Poor College student, needs wheels and tires for G-Machine project. I think 18x8 or 8.5 on the front and 18x10.5 or 11 on the rear. The most common prices have been around 2500-3000 for the wheels alone. Are there some less expensive alternatives I could go with until I get the right amount of cash together? I was thinking maybe Z06 Wheels???
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Cheap or inexpensive? Check out Centerlines site for "wheel deals".
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your right, inexpensive
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I was thinking the same thing, but from what I saw, the backspacing on Z06 wheels was always wrong for a 1st Gen Camaro. I'm not sure about a G-body though. My guess is that it would be similar...modern cars have much deeper wheel wells in general than older cars, so they also have deeper backspacing.
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Wheels Spacers are your friend!!!
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Wheel spacers and genuine ZO6 wheels are a good option. Don't get the knock off ZO6 wheels. They are much heavier then the real OEM ones.
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What about BS Street smart line....they are pretty reasonable
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Yeah I just ordered the BS Street Stars from Newstalgia Wheel in 17x9.5 and 17x8 with Nitto 555 to the door for $1800.
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What does "BS" Stand for? Originally Posted by Travis B
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Like how much heavier? Originally Posted by andrewb70
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Originally Posted by GBodyGMachine
Sorry Billet Specialties
http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...id=16&scid=132
here is the link to the street smart lineKENNY DAVIS HOTRODS
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Will an 18x11 wheel fit on your car?
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Umm, YES Originally Posted by USAZR1
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i'm running 18x10's in the back with no mods......it won't be hard to get a 11" wheel in there
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