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wheels
im going to be buying some wheels in the near future for my 86. i was wondering if anybody has an 84-90 with nice rims w/ pictures just as an idea. thnx
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Here is a Picture of my 88 with the C5 (97-99) wheels. I got them on Ebay for $125.00 for the set with center caps. I also got a used set of Good Year RunFlats for $125 bucks on Ebay. Just took my time and waited for a deal. My car is the same bright red as your 86 excpet I painted the moldings when I painted the car.
The only problem with the C5 Wagon wheels are that the 18" in the back make the rear sit a little to high, would go with 17" all round if I had to do it again, some drop the rear instead. 'still handles the same for me.
The only problem with the C5 Wagon wheels are that the 18" in the back make the rear sit a little to high, would go with 17" all round if I had to do it again, some drop the rear instead. 'still handles the same for me.
Team Owner
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From: Sussex,Wi
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These are AFS rims in Chrome on an '85, '84-86 are all the same offsets.
These are 17 x 9.5 with 275/40 tires.
These are 17 x 9.5 with 275/40 tires.
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From: Central Maryland
Mine's a late-C4 ('94), but this should give you a pretty good idea of what a C4 'vert can look like with Chromed Y2k C5 wheels on it. I have a few shots of a friend's yellow '87 'vert with chromed C6 rims on it, but I don't have them with me now. I'll try to remember to post a shot of his when I get home tonight.
Be well,
SJW
Be well,
SJW
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Maryland
Originally Posted by touringmike
Sharp looking car, but.......
Cut the grass.
Cut the grass.
If you think that looks bad, you should have seen that photo before my cellmate at work photochopped the trash barrel out of the shot!
Be well,
SJW
Melting Slicks
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From: Grand Sport #82
Originally Posted by Square
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Lars87:
Posting pics of wheels that nice, without make/model info is just wrong man!
Lars87:
Posting pics of wheels that nice, without make/model info is just wrong man!
..Folger Cup4, 10x17 front, 11.5x17 rear.
Tires: 265/40-17 front 315/35-17 rear
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Maryland
Originally Posted by 86PACER
Damn that looks hot! 
The car is not flawless, but it's in damned good shape, and I'm always proud to show it. It turns a lot of heads, and gathers many favorable comments, and I think the wheels are a great deal of the reason for that. I've never been enthusiastic about the stock sawblades. These wheels really set the car off. Aside from the wheels and B&B exhaust (and the fact that it's mine!
), it's just another nice C4 ragtop.Be well,
SJW
