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high school goat

11-16-2009, 05:00 PM

Ok guys I finallly got my new wheels on the car. Not fancy at all but they are 1994 Corvette "Sawblade" wheels. They measure 17x8.5 front 17x9.5 rear. It took a little work to get them to fit but they do. For the rears I had to grind the lips back about 5/16th oh an inch and massaged the inner fenders. The fronts required a spacer and for safety ARP wheel studs. I ended up painting them black and am pleased with how they turned out.

I will post pics soon i hate how early it gets dark now:bomb:

Sean058621

11-16-2009, 05:08 PM

wtf mayne.. why would you make this post w/o pics!!!

I wanna see!!:worthless:

Acrespo1986

11-16-2009, 05:19 PM

agreed with the above statement WHY???

high school goat

11-16-2009, 05:36 PM

Sorry guys but i didnt get them mounted till it was dark out and i couldnt get any good pics....... I will say that they fill out the wheel wells a lot better than stock

racer7347

11-16-2009, 05:40 PM

agreed need PICS!!!!!!!!!!!

irvbulldogs72

11-16-2009, 05:41 PM

Oh Jesus......

Trents_goat5.7

11-16-2009, 06:08 PM

http://www.vettefinders.com/carphotos/4/300/13289/ vf_vette0041.jpg

These wheels?

high school goat

11-16-2009, 06:20 PM

Yes those wheels only in a semigloss black. Not the most attractive wheels but the price was right..........FREE

devwil68@hotmail.com

11-16-2009, 06:31 PM

ummmmmmm.

high school goat

11-16-2009, 06:36 PM

My main reason for using the wheels is the easy ability to use a 275 rear tire without squishing it on the stock wheels. And i do believe i could easily step up to a 285 tire easy. Along with the fact that they were free i only have 85 bucks in them without tires, which the car already needed

enjoisht

11-16-2009, 06:51 PM

subcribed...:picsnao:

75TransAm

11-16-2009, 07:05 PM

Interesting... I just sold a set off my 91 Vette. They were sitting in my garage for 7 years. I had 275s all the way around. Now I have 315s in the rear and 275s in the front with my current set up. Can't wait to see the pics!!!

easygoing

11-16-2009, 07:07 PM

Post some damn pics would you!!!!!!

superchargedgp

11-16-2009, 07:07 PM

hmmmmmmmmmm

04GTOryder

11-16-2009, 07:09 PM

75TransAm

11-16-2009, 07:13 PM

FWD conversion?

Damnit, you and your fast editing

LOL! I was like oh S&%t! Fail!!! LOL

Mr. Black

11-16-2009, 07:22 PM

I don't think half the guys on this forum were even born in 1994. :wall:

REBinc

11-16-2009, 08:13 PM

Don't worry, at least you had time to put it in your signature even though you can't take a picture with a flash.

irvbulldogs72

11-16-2009, 08:56 PM

http://www.vettefinders.com/carphotos/4/300/13289/ vf_vette0041.jpg

These wheels?

Those wheels. Which only look good on that car.

Underoath

11-16-2009, 09:08 PM

Those wheels. Which only look good on that car.

They don't even look good on THAT car.

Raymond

11-16-2009, 09:48 PM

:nonono: It's better to keep your stock wheels.

JTO

11-16-2009, 09:53 PM

Why

ShelbyGoat

11-16-2009, 10:38 PM

If your sole purpose if fitting wider tires, you will have accomplished that. Outside of that...

JonnieDago

11-16-2009, 11:07 PM

If your sole purpose if fitting wider tires, you will have accomplished that. Outside of that...

What other purpose is there? Besides reducing unsprung weight.

ShelbyGoat

11-16-2009, 11:12 PM

The other purpose of wheels is to make you car look better. Some people don't care about the widest tire you can fit under there.

The joy of owning your own car. As far as where i stand, I go for more show that wider rubber when it comes to rims.

blubrdls1

11-16-2009, 11:24 PM

I have actually always dug those wheels, on anything other then the vette. Very interested to see em on the goat. The only way I could see it working well is if you are lowered...

Really like em on the camaro for some reason.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg11/blubrdls1/ untitled112.jpg

blubrdls1

11-16-2009, 11:32 PM

I think I would have left them polished though... On the bug? LOL

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg11/blubrdls1/ sawblade_2.jpg

REBinc

11-16-2009, 11:37 PM

photoshop:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/rebinc/GTO/ 2009/vettewheels.jpg

JonnieDago

11-16-2009, 11:40 PM

JonnieDago

11-16-2009, 11:40 PM

photoshop:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/rebinc/GTO/ 2009/vettewheels.jpg

Actually doesn't look half bad.

blubrdls1

11-16-2009, 11:58 PM

:iagree: I have seen worse on a goat...

JonnieDago

11-17-2009, 12:02 AM

:iagree: I have seen worse on a goat...

Indeed. He could put those hideous ill fitting CSL repro's on. :barf:

ShelbyGoat

11-17-2009, 12:06 AM

Well... if that's your stance. He should put some D's on that bitch. :rolleyes:

haha...you should know by the past 5-6 sets of rims I have had on my goat, non are too over the top, but all very different in terms or show or go

putergod

11-17-2009, 05:13 AM

They don't look bad in that photochop.

high school goat

11-17-2009, 12:51 PM

ok guys got some the car is dirty but yeah. Still gotta cut the front studs and paint the lug caps.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0760.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0761.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0762.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0763.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0764.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0765.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0759.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0758.jpg

JonnieDago

11-17-2009, 12:55 PM

Looks alright. Just gotta lower the car a bit.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0760.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0761.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0762.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0763.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0764.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0765.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0759.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/highschoo lgoat/DSCN0758.jpg

What size tyres?

Underoath

11-17-2009, 12:57 PM

........................... Be sure to keep the stockers in case you change your mind.

mcbee202

11-17-2009, 12:58 PM

hmm I cant decide if I like it yet. Way to go with something different though. I think it would have to grow on me.

high school goat

11-17-2009, 01:04 PM

tires are a 245/45/17 in the front and a 275/40/17 in the rear. Could easily go wider in the rear.

hoodwinkd

11-17-2009, 01:10 PM

Looks like someone stole your stock wheels and you threw these on to get it back on the road. Reminds me of guys putting old rallye wheels an a 3rd gen Camaro.

GTOGRRRR

11-17-2009, 01:28 PM

they would look better silver :)

DNTMPME

11-17-2009, 01:32 PM

not my thing....but you can't beat free....just dont get rid of your stockers...

high school goat

11-17-2009, 01:34 PM

thinkin of finding some stickies for the stockers

Trents_goat5.7

11-17-2009, 01:34 PM

I gotta admit I really thought they were going to look hideous. They don't look that bad. :thumbs:

Shockrock3

11-17-2009, 02:37 PM

I gotta admit I really thought they were going to look hideous. They don't look that bad. :thumbs:

They are hideous, stop being nice. Even if they were free I wouldn't put these on. Looks like he's running spares, like another person said...looks like someone stole the real wheels and slapped 4 spares on but whatever, it's not my car. Sorry OP but those rank up there as some of the worst I've seen on the board..and there have been some bad ones.

RitcheyRch

11-17-2009, 02:44 PM

Or polished.

I was actually anticipating seeing this from an earlier post today. :D

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attach mentid=115325&d=1258470123

they would look better silver :)

Sean058621

11-17-2009, 02:57 PM

IMO you'd be better off painting your stock 17's black brotha!!

Doric

11-17-2009, 03:00 PM

Those wheels. Which only look good on that car.
They look surprisingly good on white Typhoons as well.

GTOs? Not so much.

mcbee202

11-17-2009, 04:02 PM

I hate to say it but they are not growing on me. They are to full if that makes any sense to you. I like the fact that you did something different though. Its your car do what makes you happy.

Mr. Black

11-17-2009, 05:00 PM

Anything is better then the stock 17s. I agree that I think they would have looked better silver.

DAH GTO

11-17-2009, 05:08 PM

Anything is better then the stock 17s. I agree that I think they would have looked better silver.

I completely disagree, while I'm not a fan of the stock 17s, they look tons nicer then those old vette wheels. To each their own I guess.

high school goat

11-17-2009, 06:10 PM

They are hideous, stop being nice. Even if they were free I wouldn't put these on. Looks like he's running spares, like another person said...looks like someone stole the real wheels and slapped 4 spares on but whatever, it's not my car. Sorry OP but those rank up there as some of the worst I've seen on the board..and there have been some bad ones.

everyone has their own taste for shit and i agree they arent the most attractive wheels but bang for buck is fine with me sorry i cant afford what everyone else has. I know you have a right to your own opinion and thats fine but if you dont like em thats all you have to say man not a full paragraph on why cause you may not like em but others may

And thanks to everyone who commented even if you dont care for them

Ol' Yeller

11-17-2009, 06:17 PM

Not feeling it.

U2SLOW4ME

11-17-2009, 06:25 PM

Not bad at all!!!

danieloneil01

11-17-2009, 06:27 PM

I don't think half the guys on this forum were even born in 1994. :wall:

I'm willing to bet no more than 3 were born in 1994.

thekingntb

11-17-2009, 06:35 PM

yea, no... I would have passed on them. But to each there own.

Underoath

11-18-2009, 12:30 AM

Free doesn't mean better than what you already had... just sayin'.

Shockrock3

11-18-2009, 03:17 AM

everyone has their own taste for shit and i agree they arent the most attractive wheels but bang for buck is fine with me sorry i cant afford what everyone else has. I know you have a right to your own opinion and thats fine but if you dont like em thats all you have to say man not a full paragraph on why cause you may not like em but others may

And thanks to everyone who commented even if you dont care for them

Sir it's a message board, you posted up pics looking for opinions, etc...trust me I've been "nice" compared to some others in other threads concerning wheel choices.
All that "voodoo" to make them fit, grinding lips, etc....when all you had to do was slap some 275 Nitto's on your stock 17's and you would have achieved your goal of running a wider tire. Heck even paint the stock 17's black but again it is your car, your choice. Everyone is entitled to their opinion regardless if it's a "paragraph" or "one sentence"...and I will stick to my original opinion that they look terrible on a GTO, free or not.

enjoisht

11-18-2009, 05:22 AM

IMO they would be a cool drag setup to throw some slicks on.... for the daily i would just keep the stockers....

PH3N0M

11-18-2009, 06:05 AM

Not a fan, maybe once the studs are cut, i dunno...

USF_GoBulls

11-18-2009, 06:31 AM

The photoshop of silver on red looked promising, and I dont think they look horrible on your car, but if I had to choose those over stock (as a black rim) it would be stock rims for sure. It looks like to you got them to fit very well though

slow

11-18-2009, 06:33 AM

pics of the Zr1 in the background?

not a fan of black wheels in general.

Ryan

SE-R Spec

11-18-2009, 06:37 AM

photoshop:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/rebinc/GTO/ 2009/vettewheels.jpg

:barf:

I have actually always dug those wheels, on anything other then the vette. Very interested to see em on the goat. The only way I could see it working well is if you are lowered...

Really like em on the camaro for some reason.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg11/blubrdls1/ untitled112.jpg

:woot:

ENUF PWR

11-18-2009, 06:43 AM

You shoul do the reverse. Put slicks on the rear sawblades, lower and PC the OEM 17's.

enjoisht

11-18-2009, 08:24 AM

You shoul do the reverse. Put slicks on the rear sawblades, lower and PC the OEM 17's.

+1....

putergod

11-18-2009, 08:50 AM

Anything is better then the stock 17s. I agree that I think they would have looked better silver.

I agree. I think they looked a lot better in the photochop... still silver.

I think I know where he gottem too....

high school goat

11-18-2009, 11:36 AM

Yes I have pics of the ZR-1 in the background it is my stepfathers car

high school goat

11-18-2009, 11:45 AM

I understand a 275 will fit on the stock wheels what I am not a fan of a pouched tire on a narrow wheel and like stated NOT my first choice but money says so

JonnieDago

11-18-2009, 12:56 PM

I understand a 275 will fit on the stock wheels what I am not a fan of a pouched tire on a narrow wheel and like stated NOT my first choice but money says so

true.dat

A 275 on the proper width wheel beats a ballooned 275 any day.