Where can I get 17" GNX wheels?

[TType84]

Man.. i just saw a PS'ed pic of my friend neil's car..

http://turbosix.net/images/gn-blacktt2-17s.jpg

it looks awesome.. but i still love my GNX wheels..

but it would be even cooler if i could find a set of wheels just like them in 17x8

 

[KendallF]

Nick,

Are these "GNXish" enough for you? They're Boyds' Tuned rims; mine have the centers powdercoated grey but they will do black or other colors also.

 

[slimm]

Jeezus Christ Kendall!! My word your ability as a car builder is profound. I remeber that car on your trailer...unreal. Great job.
Ryan

 

[KendallF]

Originally posted by slimm
Jeezus Christ Kendall!! My word your ability as a car builder is profound. I remeber that car on your trailer...unreal. Great job.
Ryan

You're alive, Ryan! How's the family? You should stop into #buickgn sometime and talk.

Glad you like the car..I'm still pushing it but it's starting to look like a car instead of a heap of parts.

 

[2GNS4ME]

Kendall,

What are the specs on the wheels and how much where they...I like how they look.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[KendallF]

The wheels are Boyds Tuned, sizes 17x11" and 9.5", with 5.5" and 4.5" backspacing, respectively. They were just over $1300 from www.sportruck.com, with a surcharge for the rear width and for the powdercoating on the centers. There may still be a group purchase going on Boyds wheels through these guys; check www.pro-touring.com for info.

Before I forget, note that the wheels would not fit in these sizes on a stock car. I have the frame notched and a mini-tub done in the back, and I don't have front inner fenders.

 

[2GNS4ME]

Kendall,

Thanks for the info but I was hoping it would fit on a stock car...dont want to do to many modifications. THanks

Joe

 

[KendallF]

Originally posted by 2GNS4ME
Kendall,

Thanks for the info but I was hoping it would fit on a stock car...dont want to do to many modifications. THanks

Joe

You can fit 17x9.5 and 8" in there just fine; they would actually be a bit cheaper as I had to pay extra for the wide rears. Take a look at www.efi-street for pictures of Clay Marlow's car with these wheels in those sizes. He got the centers polished, but plans to get them powdercoated black, I believe.

 

[Billdogg]

I love that rosewood!

Have any more pics of it?

 

[BandAid]

Originally posted by Billdogg
I love that rosewood!

Have any more pics of it?

Bill just change the number 03 in his address to 04, then 05, then 06 all the way up to 14,lotts of pics...he just holding out ,,,and its a good thing to ,cause that car makes me jealous....Jerk Kendal

 

[JP87GN]

My Simmons are close to a GNX wheel, Kind of! Pics are in sig.

 

[Billdogg]

Thanks.

I've the GNX style wheels on my rosewood, and love the way it looks. Now, if only my motor looked like kendall's!

 

[87grandnat]

JP87GN were did you get those rims at, they look awsome!!!

 

[JP87GN]

Simmons wheels

Originally posted by 87grandnat
JP87GN were did you get those rims at, they look awsome!!!

Thanks. They are Simmons OM Series from groupawheels.com . 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear.

 

[petesgn]

Re: Simmons wheels

Originally posted by JP87GN
Thanks. They are Simmons OM Series from groupawheels.com . 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear.

How much where they ?

 

[JP87GN]

Re: Re: Simmons wheels

Originally posted by petesgn
How much where they ?

Not cheap! about $3500 package deal shipped to my door w/tires. You can have 17's for cheaper.

 

[ViciousV6]

Enkei used to offer a GNx replica wheel in 17" and 18" diameters. I think I have an old Car Craft with a 9/10-sec GNx (not a fake) that used these wheels.