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My87Vette
07-23-2005, 10:28 AM
I hadn't seen anybody with these so I figured I'd get them. They are AZA Z-8 18x8.5 40mm offset (Toyo Proxes 245-40-18) all the way around. They still rubbed the right rear but a rubber mallett and some anger fixed that very quickly.



Go Bucks!
07-23-2005, 10:33 AM
Looks very good!!
DaZedNcoNFused
07-23-2005, 10:37 AM
very nice!! :thumbs:
My87Vette
07-23-2005, 10:38 AM
Thanks Bucks... Ohio State... and Chesapeake, VA? Sounds like military. I'm born and raised a Buckeyes fan from Cincinnati, then went to Purdue. Go figure.
Doric
07-23-2005, 10:42 AM
Looks really great. :cool: Congrats on the new wheels.
TrakDay
07-23-2005, 11:36 AM
Looks nice!
H2OSGTO
07-23-2005, 11:39 AM
Pretty Sharp!
H82GO55
07-23-2005, 11:53 AM
They look nice. Were you in Chesapeake about 1-2 ago, down at the Walmart on Battlefield. I swear I was behind you taking a left going south. I would love to those in person.

Brian
Stock04
07-23-2005, 11:59 AM
Those those great.
My87Vette
07-23-2005, 12:12 PM
They look nice. Were you in Chesapeake about 1-2 ago, down at the Walmart on Battlefield. I swear I was behind you taking a left going south. I would love to those in person.

Brian

Yep... that was me! I live about 30 seconds from Greenbrier mall. Come see whenever you want.
Drachen
07-23-2005, 12:16 PM
Wow those look really good! I have to say those are probably about the best looking non-Holden/HSV wheels I've seen on a GTO and in my own opinion there aren't many aftermarket wheels that look the part on the car.
Copenhagen848
07-23-2005, 12:36 PM
Looks great!
StepUp
07-23-2005, 12:50 PM
That's hot.
My87Vette
07-23-2005, 02:04 PM
I appreciate the compliments, I am THAT GUY that spent about 5 months trying to decide what wheel/tire to go with and I am happy with the overall result. The only gripe I have is that even with a VERY close to stock overall size I had rubbing (update: I had a little rub on the left too) after some further testing. The rubbing issue was the reason that I went with a 8.5 instead of a 9.5... oh well. :-) Next up... longtubes.
racrx
07-23-2005, 04:50 PM
Very nice, I will think about these for my yellow car.
racrx
07-23-2005, 04:52 PM
where did you get them, and how much if you dont mind sharing?
JoeyD
07-23-2005, 04:56 PM
Guess I'm in the minority here - just not feeling it. But, that's why there are soooo many wheel choices...something for everyone.
Doric
07-23-2005, 05:13 PM
where did you get them, and how much if you dont mind sharing?
You can get them for a great price at www.wheelmax.com.
Striped04
07-23-2005, 05:14 PM
I like em'. The spokes are a little wide but I still think they look good. I've been waiting for someone to give those a try.

Another former Buckeye here. Still a big fan of them, just not dealing with the snow anymore. ;)
My87Vette
07-23-2005, 05:57 PM
You can get them for a great price at www.wheelmax.com.
Got em from Wheelmax.com 3 days from when I ordered till they were at my door... as far as the spokes being wide, they look wider in the pics than in person?? Kinda wierd, but true. Honestly, I don't really like the way they look in the pics, but I love them in person.
JohnnyZ28
07-23-2005, 07:11 PM
Not to bad, but not my style. :)
75bluejs
07-23-2005, 07:13 PM
Now thats a nice looking wheel.
pruettfan
07-23-2005, 09:13 PM
Does wheelmax do a nice job with the balance when you buy tires with the wheels? I have considered these wheels but I was waiting for someone to take the plunge first. I love the look. Any ride problems other than the rub that you fixed?

Thanks

Tom
My87Vette
07-24-2005, 08:58 AM
Does wheelmax do a nice job with the balance when you buy tires with the wheels? I have considered these wheels but I was waiting for someone to take the plunge first. I love the look. Any ride problems other than the rub that you fixed?

Thanks

Tom

I tried them out for the first time at speed today... simply put, excellent. No vibration or balancing issues (I too was a little hesitant). I went to about 130 with no problem.

On a side note, I have the left rear fender bent up pretty far and I'm still getting a bit of a rub only on large bumps (none on cornering). I can't seem to find where it is rubbing for sure. I don't see any new marks on the fender or tire. Is there somewhere besides the fender lip that it could be rubbing?
Capo
07-24-2005, 01:29 PM
Nice :D
nikivee
07-24-2005, 02:18 PM
Excellent. They compliment the bodylines of the car very well and give the GTO a nice muscle car look.
richknapp
07-25-2005, 11:41 AM
Guess I'm in the minority here - just not feeling it. But, that's why there are soooo many wheel choices...something for everyone.
don't feel bad, me eather. Reminds me of the base rim of a spinner rim kind of plain looking but as you seed that is our opinions.