GNX Wheels

[qa1755]

Ok. I am stuck in a predicament on what I should do. Here is the scenario:

I purchased a "GREAT" set of wheels repainted like new from an 89 TA. Cost $650

I now have discovered because I did not do my homework ahead of time that I will need to purchase "spacers/adapters" in order to make the wheels fit. Cost $150 +/-

I will then have to purchase a set of wheel caps. Cost $60 +/-

I will then have to pay a shop to mount/balance all 4 tires from my old set onto the new set. Cost $100 +/-

I will then have to purchase a set of GNX fender flares.
Cost $200 +/-

Pro's - If all goes well (big IF) it will look awesome like a GNX.

Con's - total price $1200+ if I use my existing tires, $1800+ if I purchase new tires.

Fender flares might be hard to get fit and have to sand them.

Wheel adapters have been known to cause shaking and shimmies.

All this said.......... $1200-$1800 plus is a lot of money for these wheels, adding the trouble that I could have with fender flares and wheel adapters.

What should I do? The only costs I have spent have been for the wheels.

 

[BOOSTEDGNs]

cost alot of money to be unique, if cost is an issue then sell those wheels and buy aftermarket rims and tires IMO

At that cost I would go 17" min or 18" IMO

I had same thoughts except I stopped midway because of cost issue

Alan

and I usually go all the way and for 2k there is so much out there

 

[gn4u2c]

you do not need flares. so save that money.

And yes you should have gotten 4 fronts instead of 2/2 lesson learned.

I hvae wasted enough cash on my car to buy a new C-6 at his point. Passed the point of no return now

 

[qa1755]

I was thinking of 17" min or 18" IMO, but this is a stock, show GN. And if I am going to diffrent wheels I want to do the GNX ones, so in that respect I wouldn't do it unless I had the flares.....so with $650 invested I just might sell them and not go further into it.

I was also told that even if I got 2 more fronts, that I would still need spacers. True?


Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate it.

 

[Hot Air]

Install b-body 12" front brakes (yes, you must buy tubular upper a-arms but you end up with great brakes and can install GTA fronts on rear and GTA rears on front! No spacers.
Conrad