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Blacdout96
09-17-2015, 11:45 AM
Needing to take measurements, and need two matching size turbine rims. There are 15X7 and 15X8 sizes. Would prefer the 15X8, thanks.
Stevoone
09-18-2015, 02:54 PM
My boss has a NOS set or 4 still in the boxes. I believe they are 15x8. He's asking $1000 and I doubt he would be willing to split them up.
BonzoHansen
09-18-2015, 03:08 PM
that's cheap IMO^^^

there are some trans am groups on facebook you might want to check. and one called second gen graveyard, run by a guy who parts firebirds. IMO check there. Or maybe trans am country forum.
Blacdout96
09-18-2015, 09:32 PM
Thanks Bonzo, I'll certainly look into it
TaKid455
09-19-2015, 07:29 AM
What are you referring to as turbine rims. Factory never offered such. Do you mean snowflakes? I have a set of 15x8 snowflakes.

Western made a set of turbine looking rims similar to the late Fox body Mustang GT if that is what your are referencing. These were aftermarket.

OR are you referencing the Turbo wheels? I have a set of those also.
Blacdout96
09-21-2015, 06:24 PM
What are you referring to as turbine rims. Factory never offered such. Do you mean snowflakes? I have a set of 15x8 snowflakes.

Western made a set of turbine looking rims similar to the late Fox body Mustang GT if that is what your are referencing. These were aftermarket.

OR are you referencing the Turbo wheels? I have a set of those also.

The rims I'm reffering to came on the 10th Anniv. Trans Am's, Daytona 500 Editions, and a few other trims I believe. They look like this:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/trans%20am_zpsporj8saa.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/Balcdout96/media/trans%20am_zpsporj8saa.jpg.html)


EDIT: Found a site with restored sets, basically $175 a pop, not too shabby:

http://www.restorationperformance.com/firebird-15-x-8-turbine-wheel-white/
Stevoone
09-23-2015, 01:43 PM
The line on the wheel by the valve stem hole is a wire tag, not a scratch or crack. And they are 15x8

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q415/stevoone/IMG_20150923_142830944_zpswxet16dz.jpg (http://s350.photobucket.com/user/stevoone/media/IMG_20150923_142830944_zpswxet16dz.jpg.html)

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q415/stevoone/IMG_20150923_142858282_zpsfznhjun6.jpg (http://s350.photobucket.com/user/stevoone/media/IMG_20150923_142858282_zpsfznhjun6.jpg.html)