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Old 05-27-2013, 06:13 PM
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Ok, I know this should be a an easy answer, but I wanted to see what you guys thought. I was currently running OE Z06 wheels with kumho ecsta mx 275/40/17 and 295/35/18's. I have just put on some Kinesis K59 wheels that are 315/35/17's all around. What do you think looks the best on the car.




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Old 05-27-2013, 06:15 PM
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Btw, I know I need centercaps for the kinesis, lol.
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Old 05-27-2013, 06:29 PM
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You do know you can't run the same size tires on all four corners.
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Old 05-27-2013, 06:43 PM
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You do know you can't run the same size tires on all four corners.
I have heard that, but I also know alot of guys running the same size all around with no problems.
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Yes same wheel size but staggered tire sizes.
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Yes same wheel size but staggered tire sizes.
I know some who's running the same size tire as these all around and no problems. I have heard the same thing though.
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Pic two looks better
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Pic #2...


the black wheels--even with the polished edge- get lost on the blue car.
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The OE Z06 wheels look better.
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The OE Z06 wheels look better.
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Honestly I think the stock Z06 wheels look better on your car.
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In this case stock beats aftermarket.


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stock all the way....now if it was a torch red, then otherwise.
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Old 05-27-2013, 09:00 PM
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I can always do a different color on the kinesis along with stainless bolts. I couldn't decide what design of wheel I liked better. Thanks for all the replies thus far.
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I pick the Z wheels because I can't see the others..

Stock Z wheels for sure.

Also you can't run the same size tire as others have said front and rear.
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