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gtexotic
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Topic: 18" rims on fiero? Posted: 11 June 2008 at 3:07am |
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Will 18" rims with an offset of +45 and the width of 7.5 fit on my 86 fiero gt that is lowered 2 inches?
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Capt Fiero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 June 2008 at 8:12am | |
I don't know about the offset, however Chris aka RedDragon in the members gallery section. Has 18x8's with 245/40/18's on his car, which is dropped 2" all the way around.
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Matt
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 June 2008 at 6:04pm | |
pictures plz (once it's done)
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I wanna go fast.
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Austin
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 June 2008 at 12:17am | |
I found this thread/diagram very helpful when I was looking for wheels. (from this thread) |
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1986 Fiero GT 3.4L V6 DIS, 5 spd, Full Polyurethane Suspension, Rear Coil-overs |
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Bassman
Senior Post God Sir Brian Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2501 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 June 2008 at 9:13am | |
What are you running now Austin?
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Brian (Bassman)
86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
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Austin
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 June 2008 at 9:33pm | |
17 x 7.5, 42mm offset They are pretty 'tucked in' so at full lock my front tires rub a tiny bit. Problem would be solved with a brake upgrade though |
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Bassman
Senior Post God Sir Brian Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2501 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 June 2008 at 11:42pm | |
I a looking at these in 225/50/16's http://www.falkentire.com/#/Tires/Motorsports/RT-615 But had great replies off the Fiero Racing list on Yahoo: Honestly? My advice aint what you want to hear. Leave it alone. Makes sence, I would like to salvage my rims for the stock look and feel, so let's see how much it works out to...lol |
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Brian (Bassman)
86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
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Austin
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 June 2008 at 6:33pm | |
Those definately look to be good track tires but that treadwear of 200 lol... Wouldn't drive on those everyday :) |
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1986 Fiero GT 3.4L V6 DIS, 5 spd, Full Polyurethane Suspension, Rear Coil-overs |
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Bassman
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 June 2008 at 8:08pm | |
I will be meeting my buddy on Monday at OK Tire...considering KUMHO tires, I'll update ya when I know more...considering a brake upgrade for the fronts also, just need the time for all this...lol
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Brian (Bassman)
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Austin
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 June 2008 at 2:42pm | |
Sorry can't say for sure but the diagram says it should just clear the strut/springs.. I think the fronts will rub the control arms at full lock though. If you do pick up a set of wheels, make sure to test full suspension travel/steering lock to lock before driving so you know it clears or not. Unless you're pretty decided on a set of wheels, I think youre better off finding wheels that fit than to use spacers.
Cool.. Im very very nervous about the stock Fiero brakes at Mission. I had mine smoking when I was oiut there last year and I think I may have to do the Grand Am fronts before then. Austin |
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Bassman
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 June 2008 at 4:05pm | |
I pretty much have decided to go with this package: In Bronze: http://www.enkei.com/Performance%20specs/rsv.html 215/40/17 Falken Azenis RT-615: http://www.falkentire.com/#/Tires/Tuner/ As for brakes, I just checked mine at David's, I will be looking at doing the GA upgrade before I think also, but I don't plan on going really hard anyways. Good to know that you have already raced Mission:) |
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Brian (Bassman)
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Bassman
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 June 2008 at 3:48pm | |
Brian (Bassman)
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Matt
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 June 2008 at 8:08pm | |
Ooooo pretty
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Austin
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 June 2008 at 10:28pm | |
Those look awesome!! 17x7? Offset?
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Bassman
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 June 2008 at 10:38pm | |
yes and 42 offset, went with 215/45/17's, 40's were too low.
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Brian (Bassman)
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