85-90 Firebird Spoked Wheels?

[brrian]

I don't think I've seen a G-Body with these 85-90 wheels (the upper one). Any reason why? I've seen quite a few with the lower ones, which are the same backspacing as the upper, so I assume fitment is not an issue. Anything I don't know?

 

[SS_Malibu]

The upper rims are a lot harder to keep clean. Also, they are similar to the GN rims so most guys will gravitate toward those instead of the Firebird rims.

 

[ssn696]

Firebirds/Trans Ams only, both styles. Be aware that the 16s had different offsets, front/rear. You need four fronts on a G, or use spacers. I have a set of mesh Firebird GTA/GNX 16s front/rears with some degree of curb rash if these become a need. Stock photo below, mine are gold centers.

 

[brrian]

Firebirds/Trans Ams only, both styles. Be aware that the 16s had different offsets, front/rear. You need four fronts on a G, or use spacers. I have a set of mesh Firebird GTA/GNX 16s front/rears with some degree of curb rash if these become a need. Stock photo below, mine are gold centers. View attachment 228085

I'm pretty sure the ones I'm interested in are the same offset all around. They have a little bit of a 'dish' to them that I think I kind of like.

 

[ssn696]

I'm pretty sure the ones I'm interested in are the same offset all around. They have a little bit of a 'dish' to them that I think I kind of like.

Correct, the 15" Firebird wheels are all the same backspacing.

 

[spidereyes455]

I've had a set on my GP for years. They fit just fine. They even clear both front and rear blazer brakes.

 

[brrian]

I've had a set on my GP for years.

Well there you go. I like those - kind of halfway between the GTA's and snowflakes. Thanks!

 

[81cutlass]

 

[brrian]

I bought these. They were pretty cruddy but there's no actual damage to any of them. No caps though, so I'll be on the hunt for those. I don't want the plastic hex-shaped ones - hopefully the round chrome style (below) fit.

 

[08Malibu]

Firebirds/Trans Ams only, both styles. Be aware that the 16s had different offsets, front/rear. You need four fronts on a G, or use spacers. I have a set of mesh Firebird GTA/GNX 16s front/rears with some degree of curb rash if these become a need. Stock photo below, mine are gold centers. View attachment 228085

Any idea what size spacers? I have a set of Firebird formula wheels, but have fronts and rears.