May pull the trigger
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May pull the trigger
Thinking about pulling the trigger, but want to be sure the rear rims and tires don't stick out beyond my stock set up.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AFS-8...mZ230273158390
Melting Slicks
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Pete,
I have recently been down this road a bit looking for wheels and tires to fit my 94. What I discovered is that the early C4s can wear the 36mm offset rims wheras the latter C4 like mine can't do that without tire overhang.
I just sold a pair of 17X11 36mm offset ZR-1 wheels to another forum member for his early C4. I think it was an 89. (not sure though), and he was very happy with the size of the wheels and tires. I had BFG Drag Radials mounted on them.
I think you'll love those wheels, as they are some of the nicest looking wheels for the C4.
I can't offer much as far as the manufacturer or the longevity of the chrome plating, but many people seem to be satisfied with the AFS wheels.
I have recently been down this road a bit looking for wheels and tires to fit my 94. What I discovered is that the early C4s can wear the 36mm offset rims wheras the latter C4 like mine can't do that without tire overhang.
I just sold a pair of 17X11 36mm offset ZR-1 wheels to another forum member for his early C4. I think it was an 89. (not sure though), and he was very happy with the size of the wheels and tires. I had BFG Drag Radials mounted on them.
I think you'll love those wheels, as they are some of the nicest looking wheels for the C4.
I can't offer much as far as the manufacturer or the longevity of the chrome plating, but many people seem to be satisfied with the AFS wheels.
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Pete,
I have recently been down this road a bit looking for wheels and tires to fit my 94. What I discovered is that the early C4s can wear the 36mm offset rims wheras the latter C4 like mine can't do that without tire overhang.
I just sold a pair of 17X11 36mm offset ZR-1 wheels to another forum member for his early C4. I think it was an 89. (not sure though), and he was very happy with the size of the wheels and tires. I had BFG Drag Radials mounted on them.
I think you'll love those wheels, as they are some of the nicest looking wheels for the C4.
I can't offer much as far as the manufacturer or the longevity of the chrome plating, but many people seem to be satisfied with the AFS wheels.
I have recently been down this road a bit looking for wheels and tires to fit my 94. What I discovered is that the early C4s can wear the 36mm offset rims wheras the latter C4 like mine can't do that without tire overhang.
I just sold a pair of 17X11 36mm offset ZR-1 wheels to another forum member for his early C4. I think it was an 89. (not sure though), and he was very happy with the size of the wheels and tires. I had BFG Drag Radials mounted on them.
I think you'll love those wheels, as they are some of the nicest looking wheels for the C4.
I can't offer much as far as the manufacturer or the longevity of the chrome plating, but many people seem to be satisfied with the AFS wheels.
I only do 3 or 4 K miles per year, so I hope to be able to keep them nice, with minimal upkeep.
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I think they will look nice on my black 87, and give in almost classic look.
Although I have dozens of wheels to choose from, I always go back to these.
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i AM in my second childhood, lovin it.
after lookin/lookin/lookin, concluded that any shiny wheel (i prefer polished vs chrome) looks good on a c4, like any hairdo on a pretty girl...my fav (wheel) is still the 5-big-holes on countachs but nobody does those polished/vette bolts
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lookin at the sumitohos also, can't believe they're only $99 ea...is that a clue as to their quality???...anybody???
i AM in my second childhood, lovin it.
after lookin/lookin/lookin, concluded that any shiny wheel (i prefer polished vs chrome) looks good on a c4, like any hairdo on a pretty girl...my fav (wheel) is still the 5-big-holes on countachs but nobody does those polished/vette bolts
i AM in my second childhood, lovin it.
after lookin/lookin/lookin, concluded that any shiny wheel (i prefer polished vs chrome) looks good on a c4, like any hairdo on a pretty girl...my fav (wheel) is still the 5-big-holes on countachs but nobody does those polished/vette bolts
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Because I drive normally on the street, and miles are so low, I tend to dry rot them before burning them down, so I am ok with that.
I have a seperate set of drag radials on stock rims, and a nice set of slicks and skinnies on a set of liteweight weld wheels.
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Anyone willing to post some pics of an 84-87 with the same offset/wheel combo?
Please disregard. The search feature is my friend. Found many pics.
Please disregard. The search feature is my friend. Found many pics.
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you can find them at a better price through exotic muscle:
http://www.exoticmuscle.com/wheels/catquery.php?RZR1
http://www.exoticmuscle.com/wheels/catquery.php?RZR1
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I don't like that wheel, and have a seperate set of race rims of the track. Price is not an issue. I simply prefer the zr1 style, and have enjoyed the look since they debuted in the mid 90's
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Pete. with shipping you are looking at $1400. You can buy the sumos for about $400, meaning you are paying close to $1K for the rims. To me that is way too much. I think you can find a set of the rims for about 1/2 that on ebay. I am running the polished AFS rims, 285/40 FSWOs on the front and 315/35 sumos on the rear. The Firsetones stick like glue, by commparison the sumos are fair at best.
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Pete. with shipping you are looking at $1400. You can buy the sumos for about $400, meaning you are paying close to $1K for the rims. To me that is way too much. I think you can find a set of the rims for about 1/2 that on ebay. I am running the polished AFS rims, 285/40 FSWOs on the front and 315/35 sumos on the rear. The Firsetones stick like glue, by commparison the sumos are fair at best.
PS: Never had a chance to make it to Georgia till tomorrow. Going to Valdosta via Jacksonville, Fl so I still cannot find time to hang out in one of my favorite states.