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Sep 14, 2003 | 09:35 AM

85red_vette

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From: Ft. Walton Bch. Florida

16" wheels

My 85 has 16' stock wheels and almost new tires. Is there a nice after market
wheel available in 16". Everything I find is 17" or larger
:sad:

Sep 14, 2003 | 11:39 AM

MrNuke

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Re: 16" wheels (85red_vette)

Why do you want to stay with 16" wheels?

Sep 14, 2003 | 12:03 PM

85red_vette

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Re: 16" wheels (MrNuke)

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Why do you want to stay with 16" wheels?

I don't have unlimited funds and if I bought 17" wheels I'd have to buy 4
new tires and probably not be able to sell the tires I have now.
There's not that much demand for stock 85 wheels and tires especially
if you have to ship them. :sad:

Sep 14, 2003 | 12:03 PM

Southern Comfort

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Re: 16" wheels (85red_vette)

Im going to ride my stock 16s till the tire wear out....THEN put some cool 17s and rims. Why waste the money when you have good tires.

Sep 14, 2003 | 12:07 PM

85red_vette

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Re: 16" wheels (Southern Comfort)

I'm retired :) and don't put much wear on my tires. I'd wear out before my tires. :sad:

Sep 14, 2003 | 01:02 PM

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Re: 16" wheels (85red_vette)

probably at most swap meets, you will find decent 16" rims - even if slightly dinged, they can always be refinished :cheers:

Sep 14, 2003 | 01:15 PM

Raidmagic

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Re: 16" wheels (*89x2*)

Eagle Alloys makes a five spoke wheel that will fit your car. I just sold a set to upgrade to 17". I had the chrome and don't suggest that you go with those try the polished aluminun ones. I had peeling problems and when I contacted the company they told me it was my problem and wouldn't do anything for me.
Good luck in our search.