i just ordered 20" rvm spazios for my 99 T/A

[camaronx]

I bought them on ebay--got polished black with 255-35-20 falkens---selling my 18" zo6 chrome wheels---they are currently on ebay---got 5 with tires starting the bid at $499.00--better post this in the 4 sale section---c-ya

[BlackHawk T/A]

Wow 20" is way too much wheel for these cars...and 255 is not enough tire IMO...:brick:

[camaronx]

Ya i just hope i don't have trouble because i have eibach springs so it is a little lower and i just spent big dough on a zex wet nitrous kit with all accessories including rapid fire red illuminated purge so i should be pushing 450 hp to those big 20's i have ram air h.o. hood and cross drilled rotors and loudmouth exhaust too--maybe i will jet for the smallest gains and change wheels at the track---nothing to sticky---do not have enough for new axle yet---teehee---check ebay for "camaro firebird 5 ZO6" you could own nice wheel tire combo for as little as $637.00 shipped!

[GatorSS]

Wow 20" is way too much wheel for these cars...and 255 is not enough tire IMO...:brick:
:yup: I have to agree. And seems like such a short tire wall would make it so easy to damage a wheel. But, hey, if that's what you want to try, have at it. Tell us how it all turns out.

[camaronx]

i have had a 35 tire wall before with no problems but that was with a 275 width---wonder if there is a difference?--i definately agree that 20's are a "performance faux paux" but i just have to roll on dubs---for the track i'll throw on some nitto's or et streets ---just got finished repainting calipers red with the transam logo on each caliper and have new ceramic pads on with new drilled/slotted rotors up front---just waiting on wheels/tires--they are shipping out today from new york---remember guys--got great deal on ebay just type, "5 chrome ZO6" as little as $637.00 shipped for 18's

[BIG D's SS]

Need pics of your new wheels. 20's are awful big.

[camaronx]

They are supposed to be shipping out today---first they said they were going out tuesday, (bought them yesterday) with 245-35-20 toyo proxy's on them---then they called back and said that they looked it up and my car would fit a wider tire so they put falken 255-35-20's on the wheels--thank goodness and that they were working on them right then and they would probably go out tommorrow--which is today---i'll post pics as soon as i get them---i just lowered the buy it now price on ebay for my 5 chrome ZO6 wheels all with 275-40-18's on them for a buy it now price of just $849.00 or the bidding starts at $499.00 and ends sunday:drivin: :drivin:

[bww3588]

wow 20's.:wtcslap:

[camaronx]

I just checked and i do have 4 tracking numbers from u.p.s. now i'll have some good boxes to ship my ZO6 wheels and tires that i have on ebay out in---but my wheels might not come in boxes since they have tires mounted on them too---we'll see

[1KBird]

I am in Iraq working now and have my car in a buddy's shop. We are going radical on the tires with Pirelli Pzero Rossos 345/25/20s in the rear and 305/25/19s up front. Got the idea from looking at a Carrera. Still looking into the right wheel/rims to purchase with this setup. With three inch sidewalls this Bird should be great fun to drive! Any suggestions on wheel manufactures?

2001 Pewter T/A WS6
After all the work will push 1000hp to the ground.
Got to have something to look forward to when I return!

[BIG D's SS]

Hey 1KBIRD what part of Ga are you from. I from the Commerce area. 5 minutes from Atl dragstrip. Can't wait to hear about the mods to the TA.

[1KBird]

This picture iforged.com/canyon1.jpg inspired the move to the 20 inch rims in the rear. Before I came to Iraq there was so much I wanted to do to the car. I worked with my friend and we would talk about the car all of the time. He has a 2002 Camero that he plans to overhaul. However, since I took the job in Iraq he agreed to work on my car with excellent labor rates. What a friend. He is having a great time trying to figure out what I want. I don't know nearly enough about the ride so I made the following goals for him to follow. He says he can do it all with the exception of anti-lock brakes and traction control. Then again who needs brakes and traction! :haha:

The Goals:
- Very little increase in maintenance requirements
- Bullet proof engine and drive train
- Equally capable on the street or at the track
- Remove one inch from that low spot that I have now
- Capable of long distance driving/cruising without over stressing any components
- Original functionality as much as possible (IE seat adjustability, four wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control, cruise control, A/C)
- Low drive train and tire vibration
- Stereo listening still a possibility
- Gear selection
- Wifeable
- Picking the front tire off of the ground would be a fun goal as well

Things I would like to be able to do with the car when its done:
- Enter one of those long distance desert races
- Possibly do some cone racing
- Take my daughter and nephew to the drag strip
- Drive it on the highway without scraping bottom

Things I would like to see included in the overall plan:
- Automatic transmission (Overdrive if Applicable)
- Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
- Low maintenance super-charger like the pro-charger (you choose the model)
- Medium range rear-end like a 3.73 for reduced noise

Things I am not too concerned with:
- The internal arrangement after the front seats.

We previously agreed that 1,000HP would do the trick but we have decided to over engineer the car. Everything should be able to withstand 1,500HP with no problem if I ever decide to get serious. :hmm:

Some of the parts that are rolling in now are:
From A.R.T
Frame rails 2” x 3” 010153
Pro 4 Link 01070
Pro Wishbone (controls side to side movement of rearend) 018592
Afco double adjustable coilover shocks and springs-019488
Wheel tubs (alum.) 24” x 40”
2”x3”x 15’Frame rail connector material

From Chassisworks
Anti roll control bar 6266
Bar Adapter 6202
1”x2” oval driveshaft loop 6039
4130 Fabricated 9” housing for the rearend

Oh yeah, I am from St. Marys Ga. just north of the Ga/Fla line about 50 miles from Jacksonville. You may have heard of Kingsbay Naval Submarine Base.

[camaronx]

well the 20" RVM spazios are installed and i have taken pictures and have downloaded them to my computer from my digital camera but i do not know how to post them on here--i can put them on ebay all day long---can someone help?

[00BlueTA]

Hope they are true. I've worked on too many cars that people buy the wheels from e-bay or craigs list and have seen quite a few have a wobble. One set for an audi even had pinhole leaks in the barrel of 2 of the wheels. Hope you don't encounter this. :)

-00BlueTA

[ls1freak]

camero hahahahahah

[camaronx]

mine seem to be ok--i haven't gone over 45mph though got them on just before dark and the already have to come off after just 3 miles i noticed that i got 2 rolling in wrong direction and my left front brake is grabbing---i had put new pads on while i was waiting on rotors and painted the calipers maybe paint dried and has pad locked down on new cross drilled slotted rotor both pads and rotors are from ebay also as well as the 5 ZO6 wheels that i am selling on ebay right now and have had no problems from any of the wheels again if anyone can show me how to post pic i'll show the new 20's off

[camaronx]

I have posted pics of new 20's www.msnusers.com/Richards99TransAm Just scroll down to bottom right to see them or click on pictures link on left when you get there.

[camaronx]

i'll try to get better ones on today i took them with my digital camera set on Night by mistake and it slowed shutter speed and caused the blurred images

[camaronx]

Ok i got better pics up this morning check wheels at www.msnusers.com/Richards99TransAm

[1KBird]

camero hahahahahah
Sorry….. No offense meant. Such a long post and tired fingers! I'm a newbie and kind of excited! Not much communication with the outside world.... Here is the wheel I am going with.

Forgeline SOP3s all around. Kind of pricey but nice.

[1KBird]

I bought them on ebay--got polished black with 255-35-20 falkens---selling my 18" zo6 chrome wheels---they are currently on ebay---got 5 with tires starting the bid at $499.00--better post this in the 4 sale section---c-ya

Wow! You got a great deal. That's a $1600.00 wheel. I couldn't get your web page to come up. Can you try to post a picture of your ride? I would love to see those 20s.

[camaronx]

Wow i bet they are expensive mine were fairly cheap---tires cost 100.00 more then rims but they were mounted/balanced and came with lug nuts/locks

[camaronx]

Oh and thank you for your service to our country i was in the navy stationed at naval air staion miramar they filmed a movie there while i was there called "topgun" I had recently been named sailor of the quarter and got tickets to the world premiere in san diego---it was cool also got to see uso show with the late bob hope, jimmy stuart, and it was a tribute to general jimmy doolittle who was around 90 then--for those not familiar he led the raid that they made the movie about,"60 seconds over tokyo"

[camaronx]

Try again the lonk is here www.msnusers.com/Richards99TransAm It does not look like webpage but it is click on the picture link on the left or scroll down and look righ and you will see them

[1KBird]

Still can't get there. The network here has a program called Web Sense and maybe that is blocking access. Oh well. :cry:

Sounds like you have quite a history. I am a retired chief myself. San Diego is a great place, I was stationed there on the USS Cape Cod (AD-43). :usa:

The forgelines are gonna set me back about 1500 a piece but I said what the heck. This is my first sports car and I am getting old. Better live it up. :naughtywa

My nephew is in the 3rd ID and I am a contractor just trying to support the war fighters and make a buck or two. We appreciate your support!

[camaronx]

the wheels/tires with lugs/locks were $1385.00 shipped for all 4 if you could tell me how you posted your pic i could post one 4 ya

[1KBird]

Just click on the "go advanced" button of the quick reply button. Then use the paper clip to add an attachment and browse your hard drive for the picture. Piece of cake.

The Pirelli Rossos are costing right at $500 a peice so I will end up spending about $7000 for wheels and tires. :brick:

[camaronx]

Well the pay is excellant over there but very dangerous just be carefull so you can get back and enjoy it.

[camaronx]

All pics are to large to download--i can make them smaller for e-mails but don't know how to make them smaller for this place---i can e-mail pics if you like

[BadBlueBird*]

Not TOO bad, but now its time for rotors/pads

[BlackHawk T/A]

Sorry….. No offense meant. Such a long post and tired fingers! I'm a newbie and kind of excited! Not much communication with the outside world.... Here is the wheel I am going with.

Forgeline SOP3s all around. Kind of pricey but nice.
Do they have a polished aluminum version?

[1KBird]

All pics are to large to download--i can make them smaller for e-mails but don't know how to make them smaller for this place---i can e-mail pics if you like

Sure, I think all you need to do is click on my 1KBird name and send an e-mail. I will even resize and post them for you if you would like. :)

[1KBird]

Do they have a polished aluminum version?

They have all flavors. forgeline.com/wheels/so3p.html My friend who has been racing and building race cars for some time recommended them. I trust his judgement and the prices are on par with the high end models.

[1KBird]

Not TOO bad, but now its time for rotors/pads

I know..... Another unexpected budget increase. $2250.00 :cry:

I was looking at Baer Claw Systems, Front 98-02 F-body. (Extreme+) BAER 6 Piston caliper, 13.50" x 1.25" Rotors, All Necessary Hardware.

Do you have any other recommendations? :wtcslap:

[1KBird]

Scratch that..... We are going way over budget!

4301012
Baer Front Claw System (Extreme Plus); Baer 6S 6 Piston Caliper, 14" (2 Piece) Rotor, Crossdrilled, Slotted & Zinc Washed, Kit Includes all Necessary Hardware.
$2349.99

4302062
Baer Rear Claw System (Extreme Plus); Baer 6S 6 Piston Caliper, 14" (2 Piece) Rotor, Crossdrilled, Slotted & Zinc Washed, Kit includes all Necessary Hardware
$2349.99

[BlackHawk T/A]

Ugh...nevermind...they make really nice wheels but nothing under 19" :screwy: :umm:

[02z28ls1]

IMHO-big wheels slow the car down.But I gotta say -I looked at the pictures and that looks sharp.Let us know how it rides and stuff-the long haul outcome.

[camaronx]

Well i got a couple more pics of my 20's up on my webpage---i still can't get them small enough to post or put in my profile---i guess that is what i get for owning a 4.a megapixel camera---too much resolution---i'm gonna find a 1 megapixel so i can share pics all day and ikbird if you'll answer my e-mail i sent i'll be able to send you pics of the 20's----thanks www.msnusers.com/richards99transam

[camaronx]

If you visit my public profile you'll see a pic of my new wheels there---hope this helps

[1KBird]

If you visit my public profile you'll see a pic of my new wheels there---hope this helps

Those look sweet! Have put any speed on them? How do they perform?

[NA$TY-TA]

20's a lil to big for my taste..... they must weigh a ton..... what did each box weigh????

[AFix03]

that looks great man.... good job

[SLP LS1]

20", not for me!

[camaronx]

The 20's "are" heavy, tires and wheels came in box shipped and they wieghed in at a hefty 65 lbs each! Thats 10 more lbs each then my ZO6 chrome 18 X 9.5's with corvette run flats 275-40-18 that i originally had on the car, they wieghed 55 lbs each. i sold the ZO6's with tires on ebay last week for a final price of $514 + shipping for 5 ZO6's and tires---the guy is dragging his heals on paying --now he says he'll use paypal on the 17th

[blu00SS]

Hello all, new to group and looking for a cool looking chrome wheel in 20. Any ideas? presently considering American Racing GT5's because I would like something forged and light.

[1KBird]

American racing makes a good wheel. Very good wheel for the money. That is what I am ending up with instead of the Forgelines. It was a wife and funding thing. Think I can't afford the wife anymore. So 18 inch Torque Trust IIs it is for me right now. I am going to put the extra money saved toward an LS7. That will show her!
:haha:

[hatws6]

Do you have any problems when turning and the wheels rubbing or anything i love twenties on these cars but i dont want something that will rub and have not heard whether they do or not

[camaronx]

when i was turning as sharp as i xould at walmart the other day i heard it rubbing the plastic inside one of the front fender on just one side---upon closer inspection it was where i had scraped the curb,(when my old 18's were on the car) and a piece of the plastic on the innner fender had popped out of place so when i fixed it--- it quit rubbing. Now the back is a total different story---when i hit a large bump at speed i hear the left rear tire rub just a little---i finally figured it out that when i put the eibach pro springs on my car it lowered the car and also pushed the rear axle to the left an inch or so due to the non adjustable panhard bar---i plan on purchasing a adjustable panhard bar to take care of the problem--keep in mind these 20's are only 8.5 inches wide too---i was thinking for sure i'd have to go with dr's when i install my zex wet kit but no way---i got traction for days---it is either the brand new tires or the fact that i already had 3:23 gears and the bigger circumference has:drivin: :drivin: heightened the gear even more--so plenty of grip---i'm excited about that.

[hatws6]

Can you give my all the specs on your wheels and tires? like the lug pattern and offset and tire size and all that. after seeing yours im going to need to go find me some twenties

[camaronx]

can't remember exactly i know the offset was a little different then the zo6's giving me a 2" deep lip on the wheels--good for me if i wanna go with spinners later---go to ebay and search for RVM and you'll find them--they sell alot on ebay--hope this helps

[hatws6]

oh i dont want spinner just really like the twenties on the TAs man, and i like the deep dish look thats why i was asking about offset thanks for the information.

[hatws6]

anyone know the bolt pattern?

[camaronx]

ya i don't like spinners either--i think the bolt pattern is 5 x 4.75 with an offset of 35? can't remember exactly--i am more sure about bolt pattern then the offset

[camaronx]

and tire size is 255-35-20---hope this helps