new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

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09-08-2013, 08:20 AM

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Car: 86 iroc, 02 v6 camaro

Engine: 350 HSR, 3800 V6

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Axle/Gears: 9in 4.11 posi, 3.23 LSD

new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

finally got new rims and tires to replace my bald/dry rotted junk

the car is lowered on eibach sportlines, no rubbing what so ever, i plan to cut a coil from the fronts

i went with
18x8 255/35/18 BFgoodrich super comp II
18x9 275/35/18 BFgoodrich super comp II

here is where we started

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09-09-2013, 12:46 AM

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Re: new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

NASTY!!! where did you get those?

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09-09-2013, 06:38 AM

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Re: new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

i like those ,its a good look for your car!

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09-09-2013, 09:25 AM

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Car: 86 iroc, 02 v6 camaro

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Axle/Gears: 9in 4.11 posi, 3.23 LSD

Re: new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

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NASTY!!! where did you get those?

www.carid.com
http://www.carid.com/us-mags-wheels/...ed-452986.html

according to their configurator the rear can only fit a 18x8 but i spoke with one of their wheel reps and they went around the computer and got me the 18x9, no rubbing issues at all.

thanks for the complements!

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09-09-2013, 05:16 PM

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Re: new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

Nice!!! I like the idea that carid searched out and found that the 18x9 fit without rubbing. With those wheels you can put almost any big brake set up you want. BTW any spacers needed?

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09-09-2013, 07:05 PM

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Re: new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

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With those wheels you can put almost any big brake set up you want. BTW any spacers needed?

Knowing these wheels, I wouldn't say that.

Wheel barrel to brake caliper contact is one issue (and probably isn't a problem with these), but the rear of the spokes hitting the front of the caliper face is another. I remember seeing a pic on here recently of this style wheels with a smaller brake kit and you could just fit a key between the caliper face and wheel spoke.

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09-09-2013, 09:04 PM

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Re: new rims and tires for my 86. USmag torque thrusts

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Nice!!! I like the idea that carid searched out and found that the 18x9 fit without rubbing. With those wheels you can put almost any big brake set up you want. BTW any spacers needed?

CARiDs website is pretty good when it comes to that, plus their staff is great at what they do. they will gaurentee fitment for you. on my set i did have to sign a clause since it was considered a "custom" fitment, ive found their computer system is a bit on the cautious side. when i ordered rims for my 4thgen it did the same thing and i knew for sure theyd fit.

as for breaks, they are always the last thing to get upgraded when they should be the first lol. honestly though with my driving habits i havent been saying gosh i wish i had more breaks, so at this point ill leave them at that

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