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

laws69cars · Jun 29, 2016

nickb said:
Its the baer trak 4 system, and ridetech stage 2 full suspension package with single adjustable coilovers. The wheels are weld v-series 17". I'm still waiting for the rear wheels that match so I/ll post a full pic once they come in.

Awesome!!! Thank you for the info.. can't wait to see it all done..

MiAde2d · Jul 3, 2016

4.5 I believe

turbotrix2004 · Jul 3, 2016

Here's mine all cleaned up

Coelacanth · Jul 6, 2016

IKNOWITSRED said:
Centerlines Auto Drags
15X7 - 215/60-15 Front
15X8.5 - 255/60-15 Rear

I just wanted to thank you for posting that info...I'm running the exact same wheels & sizes, but polished. However, I'm currently running 235's in the rear...now I know I can upgrade to 255's when the time comes for new rubber.

Did you have to roll the fenders? Even with 235's and variable-rate coil springs added, I will get rubbing once in a while with a passenger and a big enough dip in the road.

JustABuick · Jul 6, 2016

Coelacanth said:
I just wanted to thank you for posting that info...I'm running the exact same wheels & sizes, but polished. However, I'm currently running 235's in the rear...now I know I can upgrade to 255's when the time comes for new rubber. Did you have to roll the fenders? Even with 235's and variable-rate coil springs added, I will get rubbing once in a while with a passenger and a big enough dip in the road.

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Love the mudflaps! Where did you get them?

Coelacanth · Jul 6, 2016

JustABuick said:
Love the mudflaps! Where did you get them?

Good lord, that goes back ages...my father bought the car new and had the wing, mudflaps and Centerline clones put on right from the very beginning. I bought the car from him about 11 years ago, wanted to keep it in the family and all--and because I knew it was impeccably maintained. It had about 72K km on it when I bought it. I haven't done much since; upgraded the rear coil springs, bought new, wider real Centerlines, did maintenance stuff and some restoration...new F-body rad & T-stat, cleaned out the intercooler, repainted the headlight bezels, replaced a flaky Powermaster accumulator and gravity-bled the brakes, etc...documented in more detail here:

http://www.turbobuick.com/threads/coelacanths-86-gn.415173

Now it's time for some minor performance mods; my own custom 3.5" intake and LS1 MAF sensor, Axis box & chip by Eric, EGR removal...next up will probably be a new fuel pump & hotwire kit.

JustABuick · Jul 6, 2016

Coelacanth said:
Good lord, that goes back ages...my father bought the car new and had the wing, mudflaps and Centerline clones put on right from the very beginning. I bought the car from him about 11 years ago, wanted to keep it in the family and all--and because I knew it was impeccably maintained. It had about 72K km on it when I bought it. I haven't done much since; upgraded the rear coil springs, bought new, wider real Centerlines, did maintenance stuff and some restoration...new F-body rad & T-stat, cleaned out the intercooler, repainted the headlight bezels, replaced a flaky Powermaster accumulator and gravity-bled the brakes, etc...documented in more detail here:

http://www.turbobuick.com/threads/coelacanths-86-gn.415173

Now it's time for some minor performance mods; my own custom 3.5" intake and LS1 MAF sensor, Axis box & chip by Eric, EGR removal...next up will probably be a new fuel pump & hotwire kit.

Ah, so it has some vintage 80s/90s parts? cool! Looks like you have a nice, clean base to work with.

IKNOWITSRED · Jul 7, 2016

Coelacanth said:
I just wanted to thank you for posting that info...I'm running the exact same wheels & sizes, but polished. However, I'm currently running 235's in the rear...now I know I can upgrade to 255's when the time comes for new rubber. Did you have to roll the fenders? Even with 235's and variable-rate coil springs added, I will get rubbing once in a while with a passenger and a big enough dip in the road.

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Your wheels look great. Did not roll fenders. I have GNX flares. The 255's were never a problem. I now have M/T 275 DR's and they occasionally rub the flares.

IKNOWITSRED · Jul 7, 2016

Coelacanth said:
I just wanted to thank you for posting that info...I'm running the exact same wheels & sizes, but polished. However, I'm currently running 235's in the rear...now I know I can upgrade to 255's when the time comes for new rubber. Did you have to roll the fenders? Even with 235's and variable-rate coil springs added, I will get rubbing once in a while with a passenger and a big enough dip in the road.

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Your wheels look great. Did not roll fenders. I have GNX flares. The 255's were never a problem. I now have M/T 275 DR's and they occasionally rub the flares.

Coelacanth · Jul 7, 2016

IKNOWITSRED said:
Your wheels look great. Did not roll fenders. I have GNX flares. The 255's were never a problem. I now have M/T 275 DR's and they occasionally rub the flares.

Thanks for the reply, IKNOWITSRED...great nickname, btw.

I suppose the GNX flares add a bit of width & room compared to the regular GN flares. Since I actually prefer the smoother look of the regular GN flares, I'll have to look into rolling the fenders if I go with 255's. I really like how yours look.

IKNOWITSRED · Jul 7, 2016

Coelacanth said:
Thanks for the reply, IKNOWITSRED...great nickname, btw. I suppose the GNX flares add a bit of width & room compared to the regular GN flares. Since I actually prefer the smoother look of the regular GN flares, I'll have to look into rolling the fenders if I go with 255's. I really like how yours look.

To be honest, I'm not sure if the flares really add anything. They were on the car when I bought it. The 255's will look real good on your car. Good luck with the fender roll. Always makes me nervous when I hear that....

seedling · Jul 9, 2016

turbotrix2004 said:
Here's mine all cleaned up

Man your car looks great! What wheels, offsets and sizes are you running? Also how did u tint the taillights??

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turbotrix2004 · Jul 9, 2016

seedling said:
Man your car looks great! What wheels, offsets and sizes are you running? Also how did u tint the taillights??

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Thanks!!
Front 18x9.5 +15 offset w/ 1" spacer
265/40/18
Rear 18x10.5 +15 offset w/1.25 spacer
295/35/18

Rear lights painted with light coats of clear and black paint

seedling · Jul 9, 2016

turbotrix2004 said:
Thanks!!
Front 18x9.5 +15 offset w/ 1" spacer
265/40/18
Rear 18x10.5 +15 offset w/1.25 spacer
295/35/18

Rear lights painted with light coats of clear and black paint

Looks great man!!

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chuck jacobs · Jul 12, 2016

rear -15x8 Holeshot polaris wheels on 275/60/15 DR/ fr- 15x6

moyersgn · Jul 15, 2016

Here are my wheels. 16x8 BBS RS on 245/50/16 tires.

moyersgn · Jul 15, 2016

Here are my wheels. 16x8 BBS RS on 245/50/16 tires.View attachment 284832 View attachment 284833

Wld87GN · Aug 17, 2016

Weld Prostars
15x10 - MT 26x10 - Rear

My next move is to powdercoat them black.

Dads 86 GN · Aug 17, 2016

IMO some of the best looking wheels on these cars.
You should look into powder coating them black chrome. That would look killer.

olds443 · Aug 18, 2016

What

moyersgn said:
Here are my wheels. 16x8 BBS RS on 245/50/16 tires.[/QUOTE

moyersgn said:

Here are my wheels. 16x8 BBS RS on 245/50/16 tires.

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Love your wheel setup. I have some Epsilon's I'm planning to re-barrel with lips like those

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