Wheel question 86
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Drifting
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From: colchester CT
Wheel question 86
I have an 86 with the original rims which are not terrible but the clear coat is scoffed up in places. I have been through all the threads and read about guys spending 80 to 100 hours to strip and polish their rims. I wouldn't mind new rims but I have new tires already. Seems a shame not to go with bigger than stock rims but then I have to buy new tires as well. I am wondering what these original rims sell for now and if there is any interest in them. I am also curious to know what kind of rims you guys are putting on your early c4s and if you go up to the bigger rim and tire. Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Athens Ohio
I bought an 86 about 8 years ago. I put new tires on it and spent about $800 for them. Two years later and 6,000 miles, I changed to 17's with new tires My old ones set for about 6 years. I sold the wheels and tires this summer for $400 to a guy putting them on an S10.
Racer
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From: Nevada Missouri
I have an 86 with the original rims which are not terrible but the clear coat is scoffed up in places. I have been through all the threads and read about guys spending 80 to 100 hours to strip and polish their rims. I wouldn't mind new rims but I have new tires already. Seems a shame not to go with bigger than stock rims but then I have to buy new tires as well. I am wondering what these original rims sell for now and if there is any interest in them. I am also curious to know what kind of rims you guys are putting on your early c4s and if you go up to the bigger rim and tire. Thanks
Racer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Cordova TN
Our 86 had 17" zr1 wheels on it when we bought it. I have been looking for stock wheels to put on it every once in a while just for kicks(and the mor "stock" appearance. Good sets of wheels/tires can be had for $200-$300.
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Drifting
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From: colchester CT
The rims are in decent but not great shape and the tires have maybe 5k on them. They are BF Goodrich G force tires. I have put so much coin into a brand new interior so I guess I am on the fence with new rims/tires. I have a new paint job and it kind of sucks to look at so so rims. If any body in or near CT is interested in these tires/rims please send me a pm and we can talk. I don't think shipping these would be good. Also, if anybody has really nice/ cool 17" rims let me know. One last thing, do I need the hub adapters to go to 17" rims? Thanks guys
Racer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Cordova TN
The rims are in decent but not great shape and the tires have maybe 5k on them. They are BF Goodrich G force tires. I have put so much coin into a brand new interior so I guess I am on the fence with new rims/tires. I have a new paint job and it kind of sucks to look at so so rims. If any body in or near CT is interested in these tires/rims please send me a pm and we can talk. I don't think shipping these would be good. Also, if anybody has really nice/ cool 17" rims let me know. One last thing, do I need the hub adapters to go to 17" rims? Thanks guys
