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Wichita
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FEB 24, 06:18 PM
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I believe both American Racing and Eagle Alloy made them at one time. It was very popular in the late 80's to 90's.
But now it is no where, other than very used ones on Ebay.  Maybe the style just went out of fashion.
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theogre
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FEB 24, 06:33 PM
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If you have them...
Usually Alloys Rims have on back telling who make them etc. even w/o having any marks on front.
Look over whole back side because marks can be spread out.
Think some marks are required to meet Fed Rules so all should have something to ID maker and size at minimum.
(Steel wheel have them too but can be stamped anywhere.)------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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Thunderstruck GT
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FEB 24, 06:56 PM
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Because they are an old, outdated style. I believe mid to late 80's.
Check EvilBay. You can eventually find just about any old wheel there.
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steve308
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FEB 24, 07:07 PM
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They look like Borbet Wheels. Might be available thru them directly. I have a set in my attic that I will check to see if they are the same. [This message has been edited by steve308 (edited 02-24-2021).]
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fierogt28
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FEB 24, 07:43 PM
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Cragar wheels made those back in the early 90s. There was a local 88GT in my hometown that had them.
Really nice looking black GT with those chrome polished wheels.  ------------------
fierogt28
88 GT, Loaded, 5-speed.
88 GT, 5-speed. Beechwood interior, All original.
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jim94
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MAR 24, 01:35 AM
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I own 4 Oz rims 15" - 6.5" , finish is bad but no nicks. I have no idea how much they are worth.
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hyperv6
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MAR 24, 05:34 AM
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A number of companies made this style but they all moved on about 25 years ago.
There is only a few styles of wheels that have lived long lives as trends never end.
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fierofool
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MAR 24, 12:12 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hyperv6:
A number of companies made this style but they all moved on about 25 years ago.
There is only a few styles of wheels that have lived long lives as trends never end. |
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The AR Estrella wheel is one of those that has endured.
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Patrick
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MAR 24, 05:59 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Wichita:
I believe both American Racing and Eagle Alloy made them at one time.
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I have a set of AR wheels that are very similar. I never owned this particular local Fiero, but I do have those wheels from that car. They're 7x16 and 35mm offset. Fit a Fiero quite nicely.
| quote | Originally posted by fierofool:
The AR Estrella wheel is one of those that has endured.
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I had a set of those originally for my Fiero(s) as well... except now I use them on my Subie! It's handy having the same bolt pattern. (I don't bother using the center caps.)
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