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YEARONE 17x9 / 19x9.5 Snowflake Wheels

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Howdy!

Does anyone have the YEARONE 17x9" or 19x9.5" wheels on a Gen II?

What was your decision-making process?

Is your car lowered at all?

What issues, if any, and what tire sizes?

I am trying to decide which way to go.

Thank you,
The Old Guy

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Waiting on mine to arrive; it should be tomorrow, Oct 12, 2022.

I will provide a report and pics.

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Well, UPS lost two of the wheels but found and delivered them the next day.

I got them installed with BF Goodrich Comp-2s in 275-40-17 wrapped around them.

There is plenty of clearance in the back but less than two fingers between the top outer edge of the tires and the top outer edge of the wheel.

The Fire Am is lowered in front with the Herb Adams Fire Am structure kit and Viking Performance dual adjustable coil-overs.

The previous wheels were WS6 15x8 Snowflakes with Cooper Cobra GTs in 245-60-15s in front and 255-60-15s in the rear.

We may have to raise the front up just a tad bit, as many of our local roads up here in the NH Lakes Region are pretty bad.

Here are some weight specs:
WS6 15x8 Snowflakes with Cooper Cobra GT 245-60-15: 47 Lbs
YEARONE 17x9 Snowflakes with BF Goodrich Comp-2 275-40-17: 55 Lbs

So only an 8 Lb increase in un-sprung weight, really not too bad.

Next project: Wilwood D52 Caliper kit.

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Well, UPS lost two of the wheels but found and delivered them the next day.

I got them installed with BF Goodrich Comp-2s in 275-40-17 wrapped around them.

There is plenty of clearance in the back but less than two fingers between the top outer edge of the tires and the top outer edge of the wheel.

The Fire Am is lowered in front with the Herb Adams Fire Am structure kit and Viking Performance dual adjustable coil-overs.

The previous wheels were WS6 15x8 Snowflakes with Cooper Cobra GTs in 245-60-15s in front and 255-60-15s in the rear.

We may have to raise the front up just a tad bit, as many of our local roads up here in the NH Lakes Region are pretty bad.

Here are some weight specs:
WS6 15x8 Snowflakes with Cooper Cobra GT 245-60-15: 47 Lbs
YEARONE 17x9 Snowflakes with BF Goodrich Comp-2 275-40-17: 55 Lbs

So only an 8 Lb increase in un-sprung weight, really not too bad.

Next project: Wilwood D52 Caliper kit.

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Wilwood D52 calipers are in.

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Update on the YearOne 17x9" Snowflakes with GFB 275-40-17s.

There have been no rubbing or interference issues, even on this lowered '73 Fire Am.

Very happy with the looks, ride, and handling.

The Old Guy
 
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