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Garry
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Post subject: Wheels?  Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:57 pm |
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Wondering, does anybody have 2 rims flying around that will fit a 2k Firebird? Can be banged up/scratched ... Thinking about getting some DOT drags, guess that would be easier with 16" rims ... but do they fit over the rear brake calipers?
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you."
"Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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Chevroletfreak
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:03 pm |
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Are you looking for 16" only? I have a broad range of wheels.
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:06 pm |
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dunno ... what are decent DOT drag radials, will they come in 16 and 17" alike, at similar cost?
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you."
"Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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Chevroletfreak
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:12 pm |
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I would look into a 275 40 17 Nitto 555R drag radial. They are a pretty good bang for the buck. Keep in mind that they will only last around 10K street miles. I was able to stretch mine a little further than that, but it was pushing it.
On the 16" side I would go with a 255/50R16 BFG T/A DR. This will give more sidewall flex for drag grip. I think Nitto 555r's come in a 245/50R16. Those will be cheaper, but they will be slightly shorter than stock and narrower. They will be cheaper though.
Yes, they will be similiar in costs.
The site I usually look for prices for is down, but that is where I would start.
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My name is Brian and I have a SSickneSS
Black 01 6spd SS # 5971 - AFR, FAST, Nick Williams, SLP, Kooks, Borla, Kirban, Spec, Moser, BMR, Spohn
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:47 pm |
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the 275/40 17 are pretty rare - BFG doesn't seem to have any, Nitto has the 555R @ 150$ ... can't seem to find the 255 R16 BFGs, though ...
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:04 pm |
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:12 pm |
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Kirschbaum's wheels didn't fit - not sure what size they are though, may be 15" ... they interfered with the calipers ...
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Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you."
"Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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KC10A
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:57 pm |
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GArry, both BFG and MT make street radials to fit the 17" wheels. They are the same size tires as original.
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:53 am |
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Garry wrote: Kirschbaum's wheels didn't fit - not sure what size they are though, may be 15" ... they interfered with the calipers ... That is the problem, It has to be factory to the 4thgen camaro. Remember the brakes are the same between the V6 and V8 models from 98 on. The V6 came standard with 16 inch.
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:02 pm |
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*bump*
So, any spare 16" or 17" around anywhere?
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Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you."
"Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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chieftransam
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:23 pm |
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Get some 275/40/17 MT ET streets... they were awesome!!! I didn't have much luck with the 555's. To each his own....
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:12 am |
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Garry I have my old 16", do you take all four? 
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:38 am |
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I guess 255's (255/50 R16) would still fit on 16x8, or?
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Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you."
"Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:57 am |
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Wheels? Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:01 pm |
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BFG DR2 (newer version I guess) is at tirerack for $2 less for the 255 ...
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you."
"Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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