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Old 07-29-2012, 11:28 PM
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Let's hear it. What are my options? I'd like to get the budget reasonable. I assume guys are changing to 18''s all the way around. What works well and what doesn't?
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Old 07-31-2012, 10:29 PM
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The best bank for the buck is a set of C5 Z06 wheels 18 X 10.5
Old 08-01-2012, 11:15 AM
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Bit ethe bullet and get a set of CCw's. 18x11 front and 18x13 rear. Then run 315 up front and 345 rear.

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Bit ethe bullet and get a set of CCw's. 18x11 front and 18x13 rear. Then run 315 up front and 345 rear.

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Spend the money once and get it right.
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I just used the OEM rims for the track and bought some inexpensive replica's for the street. You can run 285 or 295 up front and 345 on the rear without an issue, but you will have to buy 345/19's and they are the most expensive tire Hoosier makes. That is why a lot of people go to 18's in the rear.
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18x11 fronts and 18x12 rears if you want to run scrub tires. 18x13 limits you to a 335 or 345.
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Go with FinSpeed. He will build whatever you want.
Old 08-01-2012, 10:48 PM
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http://finspeed.com/performance-wheels/
Old 08-01-2012, 11:18 PM
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finspeed will make some nice quality pieces and has michelin slicks that are great if you are up to their level on driving experience

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