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04-24-2014 #1
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71 Firebird Fomula 400
Sure wish I had found this sight about 6-7 years ago when I started. First post today. First ride in it yesterday. Very close to being finished. New gauges, wheels and tires and may lower the stance a bit. Had NO idea what I was getting into. I will post the full rebuild photos later.
Leaning towards 17" black wheels. Any suggestions?
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04-25-2014 #2
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Welcome, I just joined and my head is swimming in all the good info available here. Read, Read and Read! Then ask questions.
Glad to see some more Pontiacs on here!1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88-R,
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Lookin Good ! Lets see them pictures....
Have you checked out the Weld RT-S series of wheels .... a affordable forged wheel.A link to some pictures of my Firebirds and other toys
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How big are the wheels pictured? I kinda like 'em. Not really a bad look IMO, but I see where you want to improve on it.
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Nice looking car, I love those Formulas. And I would not go with an all black wheel, I don't care for them too much to begin with, but all black would be lost on that car. If anything, a black center with a machined or polished lip.
Josh Campbell- Pushing the limits of my HOA since 2011
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Black Center five spokes is what I have been looking at. These wheels and tires are not safe to drive a block or two. They have been on it since I acquired the car 7 years ago. They 15's on the back and 14's on the front. Not sure of the height but they are 11 wide on back and 9 on the front. I have plenty of room tuck them inside. At least a couple of inches.
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They're starting to get pretty common, almost like the next Torque Thrust, but dare I say, the Boss Motorsports 338's would like nice as an affordable wheel, for under $700 a set. Black center would look nice, or the gray would be a nice classic contrast.
Josh Campbell- Pushing the limits of my HOA since 2011
71 Firebird- 455, Ridetech front suspension. https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...04#post1124504
67 Camaro RS/SS clone, Speedtech front suspension, coilovers, soon to get LT1/T56.
82 Z28- cheapie beater, soon to get a 406.
66 Mustang coupe- 393, T-5, sold. https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...-Coupe-GT393-C
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I like those 338's. I have been looking at the KMC Jacks and Fives that very similar
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