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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 11:16 PM
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Any leads on a set of four that have the factory offset would be appreciated! 👊🍺🍺
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What diameter and width are you looking for?
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There's a decent set on eBay right now for $895 BIN.
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These perhaps? Don't waste time with anything but 18" wheels.

https://www.team3wheels.com/lt_iii.html
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I guess he can "waste time" any way he pleases. I don't mind my 15s at all.
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I guess he can "waste time" any way he pleases. I don't mind my 15s at all.
What performance tires can you find for 15" wheels? The choices aren't much better for 17". Lots of options for 18" wheels, which was the point of my comment.
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I guess it depends on what your goals are for your car. Hopefully, he finds the wheel that's right for him. 🤷🏽‍♂️
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Just looking for a good alternative to the factory Rallye wheel. Would like to keep the same 15 inch diameter if possible and stock offset. not interested in using spacers. Reducing the rotating mass at all four corners and keeping with the 70's trans am look! Thanks for any help!
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Just looking for a good alternative to the factory Rallye wheel. Would like to keep the same 15 inch diameter if possible and stock offset. not interested in using spacers. Reducing the rotating mass at all four corners and keeping with the 70's trans am look! Thanks for any help!
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Thanks Taint, I will check them out, Appreciate it!!
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Originally Posted by Bikespace
What performance tires can you find for 15" wheels? The choices aren't much better for 17". Lots of options for 18" wheels, which was the point of my comment.
I went from 15 to 17 many years ago and have Mini lite style rims. I wanted to track my car and find that now 17 are becoming obsolete size. I am currently using Michelin PS2 sizes 255/40 ZR/ 17 for the front and 335/35 ZR/ 17 in the rear.
Not sure for how much longer. At the time, not sure 18 inch rims were available.

To the OP, if high performance rubber is not your concern, go 15 if that is what you want. I think ET Mags may have what you want.
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Originally Posted by l2vette
Just looking for a good alternative to the factory Rallye wheel. Would like to keep the same 15 inch diameter if possible and stock offset. not interested in using spacers. Reducing the rotating mass at all four corners and keeping with the 70's trans am look! Thanks for any help!
For the 70s Trans Am look, perhaps the available optional YJ8 or N90 aluminum wheels are worth considering?

They are the same 15x8 size, and the same 4" backspacing as the Ralleye wheels, but weigh half as much.

Still available as new reproductions.
https://www.zip-corvette.com/68-82-c...heels-set.html
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