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Old March 18th, 2003, 11:03 PM
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Riken wheels - pics?

Hey guys-
I'm picking up a set of Riken wheels in the near future, does anyone have a pic of 16x8's? Thanks a bunch
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Old March 18th, 2003, 11:05 PM
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Also, what tire sizes does everyone recommend? I'd like a little more meat in back and my fenders are rolled. Thanks again!
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Old March 19th, 2003, 03:22 PM
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ttt

Nobody's heard of these wheels?
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Old March 20th, 2003, 05:27 PM
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Matt,
Sent you e-mail pic.

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Old April 7th, 2003, 07:44 AM
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I just got a set also.

Can I get a pic of your set up?

I was thinking of going 245/45/16 in the front and 255/50/16 in the back.

What sizes are you guys running?
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Four boys. Two in basketball and the scouts, two in football.
Two cars I don't work on:
1987 Buick GN - Daily Driver
1985 Olds 442 - Daily Driver - WHITE - lowrider - under restoration for ever
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parts:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shawnco/...le/forsale.htm
aluminum brake drums, aluminum bumper supports, 34-36mm hollow front anti-swaybars, 83-84 style Hurst / Olds rear spoilers
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Old April 7th, 2003, 07:45 PM
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Pics

Shawn, sent you some pics bro.


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Old April 8th, 2003, 04:46 PM
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Damn jsta6......... I was the second highest bidder on those
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Old April 8th, 2003, 04:52 PM
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lol. That was you.

Yep, at about 3 minutes left I put a REALLY high amount in. I new that all of you last minute bidders wouldn't be able to go that high in that short of time...

Believe me, it was my turn for something good to happen...

of course, I have some GN rims for you...
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Four boys. Two in basketball and the scouts, two in football.
Two cars I don't work on:
1987 Buick GN - Daily Driver
1985 Olds 442 - Daily Driver - WHITE - lowrider - under restoration for ever
Wifes cars:
1997 Chevy full size conversion van
1993 Jeep Wrangler.
parts:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shawnco/...le/forsale.htm
aluminum brake drums, aluminum bumper supports, 34-36mm hollow front anti-swaybars, 83-84 style Hurst / Olds rear spoilers
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Old April 8th, 2003, 05:43 PM
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jsta6-
What size tires are you running? Thanks a lot
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Old April 8th, 2003, 06:32 PM
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Talking

I'd emailed the guy with no response...........U know if they are the right offset? That plus the ? by the size made me bid less. I need to do something..........since I took the AIR SHOCKS off mine the 275's rub while cornering (long funny story)
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Old April 8th, 2003, 08:16 PM
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245/45/16 front
255/50/16 rear drag radial

do a search for "riken" on this board and also over at gnttype.org...
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Four boys. Two in basketball and the scouts, two in football.
Two cars I don't work on:
1987 Buick GN - Daily Driver
1985 Olds 442 - Daily Driver - WHITE - lowrider - under restoration for ever
Wifes cars:
1997 Chevy full size conversion van
1993 Jeep Wrangler.
parts:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shawnco/...le/forsale.htm
aluminum brake drums, aluminum bumper supports, 34-36mm hollow front anti-swaybars, 83-84 style Hurst / Olds rear spoilers
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Old February 26th, 2007, 12:57 AM
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so bringing up the subject again, who all has riken wheels? anyone have a picture they can post?? btw how much does a set 16X8 usually go for?

thanks, darkside
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Old February 26th, 2007, 02:03 PM
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i run 16x8s 4"BS with 235/55 16 and 255/50 16 MT radial

have seen them fetch 1200-1500 (mint restored) but then again 4 front GTA's in same condition can get that much with the right bidders
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Old February 26th, 2007, 02:09 PM
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the center was cast by same supplier as the GTAs
the design is different , used std cone lugs but sit in a deep recess,
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Old February 26th, 2007, 05:10 PM
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holy crap, i posted this 4 years ago!
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Old February 26th, 2007, 06:28 PM
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Thats quite a hiatus.............
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Old February 27th, 2007, 12:20 AM
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hey pace first off WOW!! that looks sick! thanks for posting!

second, did you run a spacer? Im trying to figure out if my 295's will fit, and looks like i am going to need a spacer.

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Old February 27th, 2007, 07:05 AM
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I remember posting that when I had a set in the garage for my 79 malibu lc2 wagon. Probably woulda looked awesome, but I sold it before I got to find out.
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Old February 27th, 2007, 08:22 AM
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no spacers ,with the 4" BS they arent as close to frame with 255/50-16 as they are with gta's .
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Old February 27th, 2007, 09:11 AM
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your initial post made me assume you dont have aset of these

now your asking about a tire (295s)
if you dont have them good luck finding a set , these arent available except used , gbodyparts had managed to get a hold of some used and then restored them and sold them on ebay
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Old February 27th, 2007, 09:27 AM
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They are long gone, that's why I'm surprised this thread came back up!
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Old February 27th, 2007, 05:07 PM
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i have a set coming in a tuesday this is why im asking

i know its a 8" wide rim, and 295 bfg radial ta tire should fit the rim no problem....we will find out soon enough if it fits a GN or not! I want to play around with some 295 street tires before i hit the track. And i like the radial ta's.


btw anyone wanna buy some tires? Looks like im going to need some money for 295s Thanks.

(2) brand new 245's 15's bfg's, and
(2) slightly used 245's gatorbacks for 16" rims
FORSALE


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