Awsome New Wheels on the Trans Am.

[Takid455]

They freakin fit and look awesome!!!!!Yeaaaaaaaaaaa

New Forgeline WC3 wheels that actually fit. YEA. there was an issue with the first set I ordered which were sent back ( GM has 2 hub diameters, 70.3mm and 70.5mm. late second gen t/a’s as far as I am aware have the larger hubs) and I order these though local BMW race shop and worked w/ forgeline to make sure everything is up to snuff. The wheels are 18 x 9 up front w/ 5.4” BS and 18x9.5 rear w/ 5.5” BS. I planing to upgrade to Porsche turbo or GT3 brakes so that was taken into consideration when specing the backspacing. we actually went as far as contacting Alcon to get dimensions for their high end calipers that are used on GT cup cars and cars that race in the rolex and sebring 24 hr races. not sure when or if I will get at set at 9k (caliper, pads, and rotors for all 4 corners), but I didn't want to not be able to should it happen. The tires are toyo T1R 255/40 front and 285/35 rear to have all the tires at 26” tall. one size spare. 295 in the rear would work, but be tight and could probably do 275 up front. I have to work on a solution for the front hub cap issue. I am thinking about taking some material off the spindle and crushing the grease cap to gain the need clearance. I'll know how much once I get the rotors installed. they should be here shortly.



These look awesome
Nice dish/ lip to them as well compared to the first set.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/ForgelineWC3pt21-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/ForgelineWC3pt27-1.jpg

rear
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/ForgelineWC3pt210-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/ForgelineWC3pt212-1.jpg

front
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/ForgelineWC3pt24-1.jpg


first set
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/PICT17541-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/PICT1759-1.jpg

[MrQuick]

Looking good. Fitment is perfect.

[6'9"Witha69]

Looks great!

[TPI Monte SS]

I want 'em!!!! Very nice selection!

[Steve1968LS2]

Well, you KNOW I like those wheels! lol

Looks great!

[CurtiSS 69]

Nice! Where did you get the adjustable anti-roll bars? Super Kool!

Regards

CurtiSS 69

[redfire69]

very nice!!:cool:

[Takid455]

picking out a set of wheels that look good with a car is alot more challenging than I expected especially with all the choices for wheel that exist today. in the end it was close between BBS 3pc RS wheel and thes eforgelines. Steve's (bad penny) actually played a big influence. I wish there was a place where you could try on a set of wheels , but with so many variations and styles, that would be very cost prohibited. so far, I dont regret my decision.

the sway bars are herb adams (VSE) / Rancho bars from back in the day. they came with teh car when I bought it, they show up on oline sites for sale time to time. there is this fellow in NY who has a set but I lost his number :pat:

[opnwide]

Looks good. I noticed your new rear bumber sub assembly. I need to do something like that to mine:)
Also, you may want to check out Brembo brakes instead of the the Porsche brakes. You can buy ex-Viper setups for pretty cheap on ebay. You still need to figure out a parking brake though. There are also bolt on c5 and c6 corvette stuff that'll suck your eyeballs out of your skull.

[gearheads78]

me likes alot:twothumbs

[Takid455]

I scheduled the car to be painted the middle of June sothis weekend I'll be busy wet sanding, yea . but I can't wait to see how these wheels look against the painted car.

on the brakes, I have not settled on anything yet. Vipers would be nice, but they are 6 lug wheels so I whoule have to find a rotor with the same dimensions in a GM bolt pattern. porsche brakes are brembos if I am not mistaken, then again there are always upgrades. I'm always open for sugestions.