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revat619
12-25-2002, 12:19 AM
Do the 88-92 Pontiach Fireird mesh wheels fit the 5-lug S14? Is the bolt pattern 5x114.3? I dont know what the offset is. I think they look pretty nice.

http://www.aaarims.com/wheels/1508.JPG
mbmbmb23
12-25-2002, 12:24 AM
I was wondering the same thing about the late 70's gold honeycomb (Smokey & The Bandit) wheels. I see them on ebay....and they are sweet.

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Justin-ATL
12-25-2002, 12:37 AM
generally GM's lug pattern doesn't match up with Nissan..... though ford's does.
RacerBoi
12-25-2002, 01:38 PM
Im almost 100% sure that the pattern for those wheels are 5 x 100
AKADriver
12-26-2002, 08:38 AM
It's 5x120mm (4.75"), actually.
revat619
12-26-2002, 05:15 PM
I can't really tell, but could they be redrilled to fit our bolt pattern? Four or five lug, and the old holes filled in somehow? Or is it too much hassle? The wheels themselves are only $238 each, so you wouldnt be spending all that much money right?
Grant
12-26-2002, 07:04 PM
you might want to look into the mercury grand marquis mesh wheels.

They were actually used on some Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis (on the "sport" LS/LX models) Those cars have the same bolt pattern., and the wheels themselves (which I have seen in person)have a pretty deep lip.

I would think these wheels could be attained at most junkyards.
revat619
12-26-2002, 11:12 PM
Originally posted by Grant
you might want to look into the mercury grand marquis mesh wheels.

They were actually used on some Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis (on the "sport" LS/LX models) Those cars have the same bolt pattern., and the wheels themselves (which I have seen in person)have a pretty deep lip.



http://www.aaarims.com/wheels/3225.JPG

those are nice wheels, but i dont like that ugly knob thing (the correct term has slipped my mind :p ) with the mercury symbol on it. That can be removed right?

But my redrilling question.....yes, no???
Justin-ATL
12-27-2002, 12:55 PM
Originally posted by revat619
I can't really tell, but could they be redrilled to fit our bolt pattern? Four or five lug, and the old holes filled in somehow? Or is it too much hassle? The wheels themselves are only $238 each, so you wouldnt be spending all that much money right?


too much hassle.
revat619
12-27-2002, 01:34 PM
Originally posted by Justin-ATL
too much hassle.

Do you mind expanding on that? Im just curious to know what all would be involved. Thanks
240racer
12-27-2002, 09:37 PM
Originally posted by revat619
Do you mind expanding on that? Im just curious to know what all would be involved. Thanks

I don't see anywhere on that wheel were you could drill a 4X4.5 or 5x4.5" bolt pattern. If you think you can then try, but I kinda doubt it will work. The casting is made for the bolt pattern. Also, is $238/each for a wheel a good price in your book??????? That's expensive for a OEM GM wheel to me. Anyway, I highly doubt you can drill the new holes, and it will be hard to chamfer them correctly for the lug nuts.