OFFICIAL: wheel/tire picture thread... show em off!

scot w.

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OK so I seen this on the Pro-Touring site and I think this CAN have the potential to turn into a sticky worthy thread. There are a lot of threads asking will this look good on this etc or What wheels & tires will fit this?. So this is a chance to both show off what you have as well as inform others of what they can do to their cars.

Please copy and paste the Text below to your post and simply add your information to it. Then add a picture of your car for everyone to see those nice Hoops!



CAR:

Wheel size:

FRONT:
REAR:

Back spacing:
FRONT:
REAR:


Tire size:

FRONT:
REAR:

Make/Model of tire:


Make/model of wheel:

Brakes:

Aftermarket Spindles:
 
I will kick this off with some info on mine..


CAR: 1986 Buick T-Type

Wheel size:
FRONT: 18" X 9.5"
REAR: 18" X 10"

Back spacing:
FRONT: 4.75"
REAR: 4.75


Tire size:
FRONT: 255 / 35 ZR18
REAR: 295 / 35 ZR18

Make/Model of tire: BFG KDW2's


Make/model of wheel: CCW / Classic's

Brakes:
Front: BAER Track-4, 13'' Drilled/Slotted rotors, 4-Piston Calipers
Rear: BAER SS4, 12" Drilled/Slotted rotors, 4-piston calipers

Aftermarket Spindles: Modified Stock spindles from BAER

Suspension:
Front: Ridetech's NEW "Tru-Turn" system which includes tubular upper & lower A-arms, Tall upper ball joints, tie-rod adjusters, lower ball joints, Delrin bushings, Caster slugs.
Ridetech's single adjustable Coil Overs, DSE sway bar, DSE Frame braces.

Rear: DSE adjustable upper & lower control arms, DSE adjustable rear sway bar, Ridetech single adjustable coil overs.

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I will kick this off with mine..



CAR: 1986 Buick T-Type

Wheel size:

FRONT:
REAR:

Back spacing:
FRONT:
REAR:


Tire size:

FRONT:
REAR:

Make/Model of tire:


Make/model of wheel:

Brakes:

Aftermarket Spindles:

You're what...it's all blank??? :confused:
 
CAR: '87 GN

Wheel size:

FRONT: 17"x8"
REAR: 17"x9"

Back spacing:
FRONT: 4.5"
REAR: 4.75"


Tire size:

FRONT: 245/45
REAR: 275/40

Make/Model of tire: Nitto NT555 (front)/NT555R (rear)


Make/model of wheel: Vintage Wheel Works 45's

Brakes: Baer 13" front/12" rear

Aftermarket Spindles:N/A


 
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Cool idea, Scot. What pro touring board(s) are you on?


Here's my info:

CAR: 1986 Buick Grand National

Wheel size:

FRONT: 18" X 8" (+ 1.25" Spacers)
REAR: 18" X 10"

Back spacing:
FRONT: 4.50"
REAR: 4.75"


Tire size:

FRONT: 245 / 40 ZR18
REAR: 285 / 35 ZR18

Make/Model of tire: Nitto NT555


Make/model of wheel: Boze Forged Mesh

Brakes: Stock (For now)

Aftermarket Spindles: Stock (For now)

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sweet rides! working on a new combo for my ride.hope to post before and after pics soon.
 
CAR: 1987 Buick Grand National

Wheel size:

FRONT: 15" X 7"
REAR: 15" X 7"

Back spacing:
FRONT: 4.50"
REAR: 4.75"


Tire size:

FRONT: 245 / 40 ZR18
REAR: 285 / 35 ZR18

Make/Model of tire: Nitto NT555R


Make/model of wheel: Budnik Bladerunner

Brakes: Stock (For now)

Aftermarket Spindles: Belltech 2" Drop Spindles, changing to something even better within the next few years...
 

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In one pic, its stock 87 GN wheels with MT DR's 275/50/15's in rear, and 215/65/15's up front

other pic, stock GTA's with 245/50/16's up front, and M&H Racemaster DR's 275/55/16's in rear
 

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CAR: 1986 GN

Wheel size:

FRONT: 19x8.5
REAR: 19x10

Back spacing:
FRONT: ?
REAR: ?


Tire size:

FRONT: 245/35
REAR: 305/30

Make/Model of tire:
Falken FK452

Make/model of wheel:
HRE 895R
Brakes:
stock
Aftermarket Spindles:

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Car: 87 GN


Wheel size:
Front: Stock, 7".
Rear: Stock. Widened to 8" with a 4 1/8" back space.


Tire size:
Front: Stock size, P215/65/15 Michelin Pilot
Rear: 275/60/15 MT DRs.


Other notes:
* Back rims were done by True Design Wheels in Colorado about 7 years ago.
Last known #s: (800)621-6436, (303)422-5090, can't remember the cost.

* Had to grind about 3/16" off the iner fender lips.

* Car has 1" lower springs at all four corners, air bags, boxed LCAs, adj UCAs, alum drums.

* Car handles and rides nice. Doesn't bottom out. Does 1.50 short times at
at the track.

* I dig the stance.:cool:

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Happy spooling.
Mike Barnard
 
Mike

car and stance is outstanding! rear tires fit perfect,
it so nice of you to include a picture of a homeless guy in with your car, :tongue: did you feed him too?
 
Thanks.

car and stance is outstanding! rear tires fit perfect,
it so nice of you to include a picture of a homeless guy in with your car, :tongue: did you feed him too?

Lee,
That hobo worked hard on that sled. I figured the least I could do is give him his fifteen seconds of fame.;)

Mike
 
As seen in other posts here;
The set up on my 86 GN;

F- Boss 338- 20x8.5 w/ 5.25 BS and 7/16 wheel spacer, 245/35-20

R- Boss 338- 20x10 w/ 6.25 BS and 1" adapter, 275/30-20

F- Bell Tech spindles, and Moog 5658s w/ KYBs
R- Moog 5385s w/ a coil removed, KYBs, and rear disc conversion (thus the high BS wheels)
 

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Added a second line for street wheels/race wheels.

CAR: 87 GN

Wheel size:
Street wheels
FRONT: 17 X 8
REAR: 17 x 10
Race wheels
FRONT: 15 X 4
REAR: 15 X 10

Back spacing:
Street
FRONT: 4"
REAR: 5-1/2"
Race
FRONT: 1-3/4"
REAR: 5"

Tire size:
Street tires
FRONT: 245/45/17
REAR: 315/35/17
Race tires
FRONT: 27.5 X 4.5 X 15
REAR: 28 X 10.5 X 15

Make/Model of tire:
Street:
Nitto 555 (front)
Nitto 555R (rear)
Race:
M/T
ET Fronts
ET Drag (rear)

Make/model of wheel:
Street:
Intro Wheels/GT Sport
Race:
Centerline/Competition Series "Rev"

Brakes:
F-body (LS1) front/rear

Aftermarket Spindles:
Modified stock (for LS1 brakes)
 

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Cool idea, Scot. What pro touring board(s) are you on?


Here's my info:

CAR: 1986 Buick Grand National

Wheel size:

FRONT: 18" X 8" (+ 1.25" Spacers)
REAR: 18" X 10"

Back spacing:
FRONT: 4.50"
REAR: 4.75"


Tire size:

FRONT: 245 / 40 ZR18
REAR: 285 / 35 ZR18

Make/Model of tire: Nitto NT555


Make/model of wheel: Boze Forged Mesh

Brakes: Stock (For now)

Aftermarket Spindles: Stock (For now)

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SWEET RIDE!!! where did you get that front spoiler/scoop?? I think you have got the perfect tire size for these cars!
 
CAR: 1987 Turbo "T"

Wheel size:
FRONT: 17 x 8
REAR: 17 x 10

Back spacing:
FRONT: 4.5
REAR: 4.75

Tire size:
FRONT: 245/45R17
REAR: 275/40R17

Make/Model of tire: Goodyear F1-GS/D3

Make/model of wheel: Boze Pro Touring
Gunmetal Center, Polished Lip, Engraved Center Cap

Brakes: Baer 12" F+R

Aftermarket Spindles: Stock
 

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87 Limited 17x8 TT 4in backspace all around 245/45-17 front 275/40-17 rear 15yr old 150k mile 1in lowering springs all around stock spindles and brakes all will change shortly as we just pulled it out of the mothball fleet:D forgot how much I love to drive this car.:cool:
 

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SWEET RIDE!!! where did you get that front spoiler/scoop?? I think you have got the perfect tire size for these cars!
Thanks a lot Brady! :D

The front air dam is part of an old-school Kenne Bell setup. It was on the car when I got it. That part hasn't been made in years and is hard to find. But I did recently talk to a guy who expressed an interest in making a mold and producing them again. So we will see what happens. :cool:
 
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