Bed time rant - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

BigAls87Z28 · 11-12-2005, 12:34 AM

Im sitting here cause I cant sleep, and Im looking for wheels for my 72. Now, pretty much every single GM muscle/sports car from 67 to 92 all had the same bolt pattern and back spacking of 5x4.75 and 4.5 backspacing...
When the **** did GM brainstorm the idea of ****ing that all up? There are a lot of nice rims that fit 4th gen and C4-5-6 Vettes, but will not work for OLDER cars because of back spacing. Why did they do that? I would so love to put a set of ZR1's on my 72 without going to spacers. Just SOMETHING!!
I dont belive in spacers, they scare me. Its like all that is there are Torque Thrusts and its 20 different types and rip offs, Rally wheels, or stock. There isnt much else out there unless you put on spacers. Can someone tell me why no one makes wheels for cars built by the largest car company in the world? Im tired of the TT2 look, and im not 100% sold on the Rally look as I have not seen any 2nd gens with them on.

If anyone has any ideas on wheels, real ideas so dont be throwing up pics of 22 inch spinners or 100 spoke gold pimp rims, I mean rims that would fit the car, AND look good, please post up!!!

Ian · 11-12-2005, 01:01 AM

weld pro stars

NJSPEEDER · 11-12-2005, 01:13 AM

it sort of depends what look you are going for.
if you want a classic ground pounder look the rally's, a slotted mag, or a TTd woudl be great looks in a 15inch rim.
if you wanna get more of the modern street machine with upsized rims look there are tons of options. weld rod lites(i am lookin at these for my 76) can be had in 15-18inch sizes i believe, or the billet specialties "vintec" and "vintec dish" series wheels(really stylie wheels, just too heavy for my racin gblood

)) would look good.
give me a clearer idea what style you are after and i can find you examples of wheels to check out.

BigAls87Z28 · 11-12-2005, 06:54 AM

Anything, post up pictures

jims69camaro · 11-13-2005, 10:00 AM

crager SS rims are making a comeback, and they're available in sizes 15-20", various backspacing. classic muscle car fare, chrome 5 spokes.

and they're even available on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Craga...13949576QQrdZ1

JL8Jeff · 11-13-2005, 11:02 AM

The stock Z28 5 spoke rims always look great on the 2nd gen cars and there usually not too expensive on Ebay. Or the classic look of slots look great too.

NJSPEEDER · 11-13-2005, 11:26 AM

one thing to consider when you look at wheels is the stance you are going for. second gens, like most f-bodies, look tons better if they come down 1-1.5 inches.
classic slot is ddefinately a cool look. i think a 15inch TTd would be another classic muscle car look to consider.

Ian · 11-13-2005, 07:44 PM

Here are a few pics I found of early second gens with some different wheels on them.

Ian · 11-13-2005, 07:44 PM

one late second gen thrown in for good measure

enRo · 11-13-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

That car is f'king sexy omfg

Ian · 11-13-2005, 07:52 PM

and its from jersey too

enRo · 11-13-2005, 07:53 PM

Ok, nevermind the red one, the black Z28 ownz all

Ian · 11-13-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyKane

Ok, nevermind the red one, the black Z28 ownz all

Yeah, I had to edit the post once I saw that one

Ian · 11-13-2005, 08:59 PM

17 inch TT2's

Savage_Messiah · 11-13-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

salad shooters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob WS6 · 11-13-2005, 09:04 PM

Dunno if its been mentioned, but SLP makes ZR1 rims that fit thirdgens and should fit your second gen as well. Damn only $500 for the set, thats cheap as hell! Used to be ALOT more than that!

http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=81000

BigAls87Z28 · 11-13-2005, 09:05 PM

I really dont like Craiger style rims. Dunno what it is about them, they just look like crap. Sorry, just IMO they dont look right on anything. Too much lip, not enough spoke, and it looks very cheap.

ZR1's are awesome. I want them, but spacers...I could do the Third Gen wheels, but I hate that they are 17x8 only. ****ing SLP should have had the insight to see that 17x8 aint gunna cut it, and that 17x9 is where they want to be. Oh well, SLP blows anyway.

TT2's are also super sexy, but are very common and are on a lot of cars. Sexy, but too many.

Still looking...looking at ROH now.

Rob WS6 · 11-13-2005, 09:10 PM

Yeah the size was everyones gripe... Granted you can fit a nice size tire on an 8" rim so to me its not a big deal. If you want traction, your not getting it out of a street tire anyway... thats what DR's are for.

BigAls87Z28 · 11-13-2005, 09:24 PM

I want the car to handle, drag racing will just be extra. Dont care too much about its drag racing carrer, but I want it to be a true cruser.

Ian · 11-13-2005, 09:27 PM

so I guess we could say your car will be a pro touring car?

BigAls87Z28 · 11-13-2005, 09:51 PM

yes, the 72 will pick up the plans that the 87 left off.

ar0ck · 11-14-2005, 02:08 PM

Fiske FM-5's nuff said.

Ian · 11-14-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TransAm4Life

Fiske FM-5's nuff said.

I already had that conversation with Al....not gonna happen.

Tru2Chevy · 11-14-2005, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TransAm4Life

Fiske FM-5's nuff said.

I don't think they would look as good on a Second gen as on a Third or Fourth. Just something about that combo doesn't appeal to me.

- Justin

ps - it's Fikse, not Fiske

Tsar · 11-14-2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

17 inch TT2's

damn id have sex with an owners wife so i can just take a ride in it!!!!