T2 Rim Question
T2 Rim Question
hey guys I have two sets of TurboII rims
the '87 10spoke design and the '88 7spoke design.
which do you guys like better. the '88's feel lighter
to me, does anybody know weights on both. I am just looking for some feed back. Thanks Matt22
the '87 10spoke design and the '88 7spoke design.
which do you guys like better. the '88's feel lighter
to me, does anybody know weights on both. I am just looking for some feed back. Thanks Matt22
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Think you have the years mixed up...
The T2 rim was the same from 87-88 with the exception that the rim in 88 was a polished style finish while the 86-87 T2 rim was a gray.
The T2 rim was the same from 87-88 with the exception that the rim in 88 was a polished style finish while the 86-87 T2 rim was a gray.
Wrong. 87 and 88 TII wheels are different.
The 88 rim has fewer spokes and all of them have the "machined" face with clearcoat.
The 87 wheel has three different factory finishes. Two different colors of paint, "pewter" and silver. The third finish is rare, a machined face like the 88 wheels but with more spokes
.
I like the 88 wheels better, I haven't weighed them but they are probably slightly lighter. Either way those wheels are TANKS. Get something lighter as soon as you can. You'll notice the difference in performance.
Jeff
The 88 rim has fewer spokes and all of them have the "machined" face with clearcoat.
The 87 wheel has three different factory finishes. Two different colors of paint, "pewter" and silver. The third finish is rare, a machined face like the 88 wheels but with more spokes
.I like the 88 wheels better, I haven't weighed them but they are probably slightly lighter. Either way those wheels are TANKS. Get something lighter as soon as you can. You'll notice the difference in performance.
Jeff
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Originally posted by turbojeff
Wrong. 87 and 88 TII wheels are different.
The 88 rim has fewer spokes and all of them have the "machined" face with clearcoat.
The 87 wheel has three different factory finishes. Two different colors of paint, "pewter" and silver. The third finish is rare, a machined face like the 88 wheels but with more spokes.
I like the 88 wheels better, I haven't weighed them but they are probably slightly lighter. Either way those wheels are TANKS. Get something lighter as soon as you can. You'll notice the difference in performance.
Jeff
Wrong. 87 and 88 TII wheels are different.
The 88 rim has fewer spokes and all of them have the "machined" face with clearcoat.
The 87 wheel has three different factory finishes. Two different colors of paint, "pewter" and silver. The third finish is rare, a machined face like the 88 wheels but with more spokes
.I like the 88 wheels better, I haven't weighed them but they are probably slightly lighter. Either way those wheels are TANKS. Get something lighter as soon as you can. You'll notice the difference in performance.
Jeff
funny that I wouldn't have ever noticed that before.
BTW the Pewter wheels were found on VINs less than 500010 while the bright silver were found on VINs 500010-528625
OK well I have been looking around for a
smoking deal on some rims, with no luck yet
I am just tired of the T2 rims and the way they look
but I like that they are 16x7 ya know. and I just
bought two new tires a few months ago. anyways
Thanks for your help guys. Lates Matt22
smoking deal on some rims, with no luck yet
I am just tired of the T2 rims and the way they look
but I like that they are 16x7 ya know. and I just
bought two new tires a few months ago. anyways
Thanks for your help guys. Lates Matt22
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