UAWs and missed opportunities

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cjk374

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How many times have you driven down the road and seen a beautiful g-body riding on UAWs? What are UAWs you ask?

https://goo.gl/images/F2yoFa

(I am still trying to learn how to post images...my apologies for having just the link)

Ugly *ss Wheels!

Sometimes I just wanna drag the driver out & take their car from them & declare them unworthy to own such a great car. These wheels are hideous.

Now the convertible part is awesome! Why didn't GM have this as an option for g-bodies back in the day?
 

85grandprix

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How many times have you driven down the road and seen a beautiful g-body riding on UAWs? What are UAWs you ask?

https://goo.gl/images/F2yoFa

(I am still trying to learn how to post images...my apologies for having just the link)

Ugly *ss Wheels!

Sometimes I just wanna drag the driver out & take their car from them & declare them unworthy to own such a great car. These wheels are hideous.

Now the convertible part is awesome! Why didn't GM have this as an option for g-bodies back in the day?[/QUOTE

That is a very old look that was a big fad early 2000s no one truly rides like that anymore at least in my parts. Now its about fitting the biggest wheel and tire in the fenders as possible. /its a different style than most people prefer but its one that I think is pretty nice if its done right
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cjk374

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Sep 8, 2017
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The fad continues here...almost a daily sight here.
 

fleming442

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I'm guilty with Xtreme wheels, I think. They don't really fit the lines of the car because the centers are too rounded. I would much rather have something more fitting, BUT they were only $300 w/ 2 tires I got 70k miles out of, fit without any spacers, and they are 16x8".
 

buick7332

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How many times have you driven down the road and seen a beautiful g-body riding on UAWs? What are UAWs you ask?

https://goo.gl/images/F2yoFa

(I am still trying to learn how to post images...my apologies for having just the link)

Ugly *ss Wheels!

Sometimes I just wanna drag the driver out & take their car from them & declare them unworthy to own such a great car. These wheels are hideous.

Now the convertible part is awesome! Why didn't GM have this as an option for g-bodies back in the day?
G bodys look best with original rally wheels.
 
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Wraith

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I used to feel the same way but now I just appreciate that someone cares for the same style car and will do work to it instead of sending it to the junkyard. I'll support any style G-body build even if it's not my style/taste, too many people are buying transportation now, not buying a hobby/lifestyle/passion and I want to support those that love cars.
 
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85grandprix

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I used to feel the same way but now I just appreciate that someone cares for the same style car and will do work to it instead of sending it to the junkyard. I'll support any style G-body build even if it's not my style/taste, too many people are buying transportation now, not buying a hobby/lifestyle/passion and I want to support those that love cars.
I second this
 
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565bbchevy

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Here I thought this was going to be a rant on how a union held you back from getting a higher paying job.
 
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Ribbedroof

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G bodys look best with original rally wheels.

Disagree

G bodies look terrible with 14" wheels of any kind.

Not a fan of overly intricate wheels or most old musclecar wheels on G bodies...I'm a 5 spoke kind of guy
 
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