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Looking for pics of 88 with 18 or 19 wheels by tc7130
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Jul 28th, 2008
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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I know it's another wheel thread, but I can't seem to find exactly what I'm looking for from my search. So, I'm looking for pics of 88 with 18" or 19" wheels. Please post, if possible, the size of the wheels including offsets and the size of the tires that are mounted. I am trying to decide if a 18x8 with a 38 offset will work on the front. Also interested if anyone is running 19's on the rear, possibly a staggered 18 front ,19 rear. Thanks [This message has been edited by tc7130 (edited 07-28-2008).]
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03:48 PM
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LZeitgeist Member Posts: 5662 From: Raleigh, NC, U.S.A. Registered: Dec 2000
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Jul 29th, 2008
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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Still in need of some pics.
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Jul 30th, 2008
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jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by tc7130:
I know it's another wheel thread, but I can't seem to find exactly what I'm looking for from my search. So, I'm looking for pics of 88 with 18" or 19" wheels.
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How about 19" and 20"?  front 19" x 8" 35 mm offset 235/35-19 rear 20 x 8.5" 35 mm offset 265/35-20
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Alex4mula Member Posts: 7405 From: Canton, MI US Registered: Dec 1999
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18x7 & 18x9  18 x 7.5 all around  ------------------  Red: TPI V8 + 6-Speed Yellow: Nitrous 3.4 + 4 speed Auto 304rwHP/366rwTQ
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10:53 AM
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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Thanks for the pics, keep them coming. Are these cars 88's ? Advice on 18x8 with 38 offset on the front of a 88.
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01:57 PM
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grsychckn Member Posts: 645 From: Stafford, VA, USA Registered: May 2004
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 '88GT w/ 18x8 38mm offset on HP Racing Split-5 all the way around. I too am considering 19x9 in the back though.
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07:27 PM
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jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by tc7130:
Thanks for the pics, keep them coming. Are these cars 88's ? Advice on 18x8 with 38 offset on the front of a 88. |
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Mine and Both Alex's cars are 88
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07:42 PM
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Jul 31st, 2008
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pswayne Member Posts: 1282 From: Lawrenceville, GA USA Registered: Sep 2006
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I have 17x7.5's with an offset of 38 all around on my 88 coupe. The fronts seem to stick out a bit, but it rides ok.
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10:55 AM
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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grsychckn, thanks for the pic, do you have anymore you could share. How about a some close ups of the front wheels. Thanks, keep them coming.
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12:48 PM
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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Alex4mula: I guess I never told you...  but I always liked the stance of your Fiero's, the right amount of lowering makes the wheels just look right in place there.. I still would like to see some 18"-19" combo's too !
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jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Fie Ro:
Alex4mula: I guess I never told you... but I always liked the stance of your Fiero's, |
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Alex's cars have always been my favorites too, even with the "tiny" 18" wheels.
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12:56 PM
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by jscott1: Alex's cars have always been my favorites too, even with the "tiny" 18" wheels.
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"tiny" is maybe relative...20" will fit better on modified bodies like madcurls creations (because theyre part of the concept) then just slapping them on a "stock" body Fiero...just from the pictures I guess 18"-19" wheels could be the max for a balanced look..but I may be wrong
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Aug 2nd, 2008
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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Bump to the top for the weekend crowd.
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PURPLE REIGN Member Posts: 4080 From: Minnesnowta ------------------ Land of White Gold Registered: Sep 2002
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TSW 19 x 8
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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PURPLE REIGN what offset are those wheels and what are the tire sizes? Anymore pics of it? Thanks
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09:48 AM
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88White3.4GT Member Posts: 1604 From: Hayward, CA Registered: Dec 2003
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  front: 225-40-18 rear: 235-40-18 18x7.5 all around
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kevin Member Posts: 2722 From: Elk Grove, CA USA Registered: Jan 2000
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PURPLE REIGN Member Posts: 4080 From: Minnesnowta ------------------ Land of White Gold Registered: Sep 2002
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| quote | Originally posted by tc7130:
PURPLE REIGN what offset are those wheels and what are the tire sizes? Anymore pics of it? Thanks |
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If I remember they are a 35mm offset. Car is an 87 and the rubber is a Nitto NT555 extreme. 245-35-R19   [This message has been edited by PURPLE REIGN (edited 08-02-2008).]
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Aug 3rd, 2008
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BV MotorSports Member Posts: 4821 From: Oak Hill, WV Registered: May 2001
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Enkei RPF1's 17x8 et 45 front and 18x8 et 35 rear. Running BFG G-force 225/45/17 front and 255/35/18 rear. No rubbing fits GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! Car is lowered by cutting one coil off the stock springs.  ------------------ 1988 Fiero GT turbo build in progress. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 430whp Nurburgring WARRIOR!!!! Join fellow racers/owners at http://southeasternracing.com [This message has been edited by BV MotorSports (edited 08-03-2008).]
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10:36 PM
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jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by kevin:
That is one of the most beautiful Fiero's-in the top 5 on Pennock's Any more pictures?
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Thanks. The movie car thanks you.  That was actually just a test fitting for my other car. But it did wear them for a little while. 
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Aug 4th, 2008
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Alex4mula Member Posts: 7405 From: Canton, MI US Registered: Dec 1999
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| quote | Originally posted by Fie Ro:
Alex4mula: I guess I never told you... but I always liked the stance of your Fiero's, the right amount of lowering makes the wheels just look right in place there..
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Thanks you and Jonathan  I think stance in a car is everything. Have seen so many cars with right everything except stance and that kills them. But I like my cars to run lower than most Fieros out there and I can get by here in Florida. Learned pretty quick at Ohio and Michigan roads that if I was to live there then they would need to go up. Roads suck pretty bad up there!
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exoticse Member Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by Alex4mula:
Thanks you and Jonathan I think stance in a car is everything. Have seen so many cars with right everything except stance and that kills them. But I like my cars to run lower than most Fieros out there and I can get by here in Florida. Learned pretty quick at Ohio and Michigan roads that if I was to live there then they would need to go up. Roads suck pretty bad up there! |
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OMG Alex you are sooooo right. I was born and raised in Ohio and lived there all my life up until 1999, and i had forgotten how bad the roads were ! What was really shocking however was how much worse Michigan roads were ! They made Ohio's roads look brand new !
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Alex4mula Member Posts: 7405 From: Canton, MI US Registered: Dec 1999
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| quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
OMG Alex you are sooooo right.
I was born and raised in Ohio and lived there all my life up until 1999, and i had forgotten how bad the roads were !
What was really shocking however was how much worse Michigan roads were ! They made Ohio's roads look brand new ! |
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Yeah. Forgot to say that my almost bad driver door hinge pins just got fully bad to the point that the first thing I have to do is to replace those pins before I drive it again! The passenger ones are now in line too
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Gokart Mozart Member Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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06:19 PM
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jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
I'll bite. 
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Should I state the obvious?? unless those wheels are on the centerline of the vehicle it's a 36 wheel Fiero!
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06:36 PM
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Gokart Mozart Member Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by jscott1:
Should I state the obvious?? unless those wheels are on the centerline of the vehicle it's a 36 wheel Fiero!
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Well, he didn't specify total or per side...
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11:08 PM
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Aug 7th, 2008
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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Thanks everyone. Anymore pics or advice about wheels sizes for a 88.
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12:03 AM
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Will-Martin Member Posts: 1164 From: DFW, TX, USA Registered: Aug 2002
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 19" rear / 17" front on an 88 Formula I think I might have a better picture, I will look. EDIT: Found a couple -   [This message has been edited by Will-Martin (edited 08-07-2008).]
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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Will-Martin, how wide are the wheels and what are the offsets? What are the tire sizes? Thanks
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buds Member Posts: 621 From: Waterdown, Ontario Registered: Jul 2000
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My 88 now has 18 x 7 x 42mm offset front 225/40 and 18 x 8 x 35mm rear 255/35 and the fit is perfect.   ------------------ 1988 N* GT
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Aug 8th, 2008
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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Looking for a few more pics. Thanks everyone
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Aug 10th, 2008
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Will-Martin Member Posts: 1164 From: DFW, TX, USA Registered: Aug 2002
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 I would probably go with a little wider tire in the back and maybe a 40 series up front, but I like the way they turned out. Specs follow as requested! FRONT - Wheels: 17X7 5-100 40BR Tires: 225/45ZR-17 REAR - Wheels: 19X9 5-100 40BR Tires: 255/40ZR-19
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01:05 PM
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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Thanks Will-Martin, do you think there would be enough clearance in the back to put a 19x9.5 with a 45 offset? I am assuming you have coil-overs on the back. How much room is there before the tires would begin to rub?
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02:11 PM
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Will-Martin Member Posts: 1164 From: DFW, TX, USA Registered: Aug 2002
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19" X 9.5" with a 45mm positive offset would be close. Depending on what tire you use, it might rub with coilovers and you definately could not use it with the stock reas suspension.
I have about 1.5 inches if I remember right (haven't seen my car in a couple of years) so the wheel would probably fit perfectly - again, just consider what size tire you pick carefully.
Good luck and post pics if you get some new ones!
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Aug 11th, 2008
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unboundmo Member Posts: 2242 From: California Registered: Sep 2006
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My 88 shoes are 18x7 front 40mm offset and 18x8 rear 35mm offset. I have a 1" lip on the front and a 2" lip on the back. The tires are 215/40/18s front and 225/45/18s rear. Since the rear brake bracket adds 3/16" to the wheel I should have gone with a 32 - 30mm offset but I not complaining. 
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Aug 13th, 2008
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The_Ikon Member Posts: 629 From: Mississippi, USA Registered: Mar 2004
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Aug 15th, 2008
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tc7130 Member Posts: 131 From: Baltimore,Md Registered: Nov 2001
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I've just about decided on what I'm going to do, is there anymore advice that anyone would like to give to the subject of fitment of 18" or 19" wheels on a 88. Still looking for more picks of these size wheels on a 88. Thanks everyone.
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Feb 7th, 2009
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sjmaye Member Posts: 2468 From: Hendersonville, TN USA Registered: Jun 2003
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I am bumping this thread. Like many others the 88 front wheel offset presents a challenge to get a good looking wheel that doesn't stick out from under the fender. Every wheel I like doesn't offer enough positive offset. I really like grsychckn's Split 5's, but I believe the 8" wide wheel is only offered in a +38mm offset which by Joe Torma's diagram (below) should stick out considerable. The strange part is grsychckn's pic they look fine. Where's the beef?
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