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Old 01-01-2012, 08:11 AM
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Default 17" Wheels, best use?

Thought I would ask as most of you with C5Z's seem to run an 18" square set-up, "what did you do with your 17" front wheels"?

Sell them?
Store them line me. Looking to either sell them or find a good use for them.
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I sold them. Seems they're worth about $150 ea, maybe a little more, with the rears hovering around $200+.
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I bought some 275/40-17 R6 scrubs that I'll use for DEs outside of NASA. If I can find a decent set of Hoosier rains in that size I'll buy them too.
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 Set === (2) 275 17 & (2) 315 17 Rains. Build date 06, Great Shape, set $300 plus shipping..OBO
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Originally Posted by MYRX
Thought I would ask as most of you with C5Z's seem to run an 18" square set-up, "what did you do with your 17" front wheels"?

Sell them?
Store them line me. Looking to either sell them or find a good use for them.
Sell them to us C4 guys who want a good light wheel and run 17X9.5 at all fours.
Old 01-01-2012, 11:23 PM
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I run 275 R6s on my 17s and 275 A6s on my 18s. Any time I am not looking for my fastest laps, I am on the Rs.
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The front C5 Z06 9.5x17 wheels will clear big brake kits!
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Some good suggestions for sure. I like the idea of putting R6's on them as a back-up. On the other hand, I like the idea of selling them better. Could use the money for tires or two more 18" wheels. Send a PM if you are interested in 4.

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