11-06-2009, 06:52 PM
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ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
I have a 94 S-10 in which has been sitting at least 6 years. I have decided to finish customizing it and am knee deep into the build from the ground up. The problem I have is that I have a set of 16 inch ZQ8 wheels that I had donated to me on the truck. Now I was young and dumb when I put these wheels on and they didn't fit perfect for some reason(they came off a 98+) so I used a board and a sledge to get them on and they are SNUG to say the least. The truck needs new brakes and I am going to redo all the brake work but I am going to have a hell of a time getting these rims off. Any suggestions on how to get them off other than beating(and possibly damaging them)? THey are in immaculate shape. I am also wondering why they don't fit right, shouldn't all the gen 2's be the same? Even my frankenstein year? Should I try and trade for some other stock rims? I would hate to get rid of these or have to go back to my ugly stock 15 rims(the 98+ stock ones are better)since I would have to buy 4 new tires and the 16 inch tires are almost brand new. What is preventing these rims from just sliding on? ANy help would be appreciated thanks!
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11-06-2009, 07:37 PM
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Re: ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
Thanks TampaBoy, i know know how to fix the problem thanks to a different thread of yours. Now I just have to get them off! Grab a sledge and a wood block brother, here we go!
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11-07-2009, 07:44 PM
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Re: ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
theres a lip in the center of the wheel you can see it grind the lip off!!!!i had to do it on xtreme wheels you can see it take a drimal tool or a ball grinder and just take a little off youll see it!!!
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11-07-2009, 07:46 PM
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Re: ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
i used a metal file and went around them, took a couple minutes each.
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11-07-2009, 08:08 PM
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Re: ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
I accidentally cracked a factory sonoma rim with a regular hammer trying to get it off .. lol .. still held air though so it was cool
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11-07-2009, 08:28 PM
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Re: ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
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11-07-2009, 11:56 PM
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Re: ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
my 2003 steelies are stuck on my 97 lol.
frig it i'll just whack it with a sledge on my buddy's lift, then take care of the labia majora |
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11-09-2009, 12:12 AM
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Re: ZQ8 rims won't fit my 94 properly?
i actually used a hole saw with aluminum lube and cleaned up edges with an air file. Looks really nice and fixed them. 3 came off easy and i got them off with a mini sledge and a 2x4 one rear one game me a problem so I had to have my neighbor hold the board and hit it off with a 10 lb sledge. jacked up the corner I was hitting so yours should come off easy especially if you have access to a lift i just had to lay on the ground and do it, oh well. I'll post some pics tomorrow.
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