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Old 10-11-2015, 01:48 PM
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Default Success!!! Wheels are on!!!

































Amazing what you can do with the right tools

Wheels went on super easy now that I have a jack that works. The fit is just about perfect. Fronts are perfectly flush with the fender and the rears are tucked in by about 1mm or less. Not even enough to worry about. The car looks awesome, wheel wells are now full. Thought I might have to raise the car a little but that's not the case. The rear actually looks a little high to me but I'll let it be and it may settle a little in a few days.

I also adjusted my QA1 shocks to the 6th setting so the ride is a lot stiffer but how much of that is due to the wheels and tires I can't say. I can say the car drives like a dream and the handling is now on a whole new level. All of this was money well spent and the car looks awesome and drives like a dream.

Jason @ GYWS was awesome to deal with and answered all my questions. His advice on the tire size and fitment was perfect! Turn around time from when I placed my order to receiving my wheels was less than a week. Very satisfied with the whole transaction and highly recommend Jason and GYWS. A1 service in my book

Now time to do some yard work
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Old 10-11-2015, 02:10 PM
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Good job! Wheels are always the first thing I do when I buy a car. Nothing better for making it stand out from the pack.

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Old 10-11-2015, 02:53 PM
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Those wheels look amazing on mag red
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Old 10-11-2015, 03:08 PM
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Looks great!
Can you post all of the wheel/tire sizes and specs including offset? Thanks!
Old 10-11-2015, 03:08 PM
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I like em
Old 10-11-2015, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Looks great!
Can you post all of the wheel/tire sizes and specs including offset? Thanks!
Standard TSW C5 fitment, 19/20, 265/35R19 and 295/30R20 Contisportcontact 5P's.

Just noticed I should have put a little tire dressing on the tires
Old 10-11-2015, 03:44 PM
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Looks great!

The car should have come with that wheel tire combo from the factory.
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Old 10-11-2015, 03:52 PM
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Those wheels really look great on your car!! Great color combination!!
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Old 10-11-2015, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GTJim
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Just noticed I should have put a little tire dressing on the tires
You said what I was thinking.

Wheels look good though.
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Old 10-11-2015, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookieracer
Looks great!

The car should have come with that wheel tire combo from the factory.
I was concerned with doing a 19/20 combo at first but now that I see how they look on the car I love them. Anyone on the fence about running a 19/20 wheel combo on the C5 just do it!!! You won't be disappointed.
Old 10-11-2015, 05:39 PM
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Great looking Vette!
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Old 10-11-2015, 06:59 PM
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Man those wheels look GREAT!! As does your car. Excellent choice.
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Nice to see a good looking wheel in a bright finish on these cars. The fit is really awesome. I like the multiple spokes; still really clean look, yet a new level of distinction from the standard set. Excellent choice and nice to hear the transaction was so easy.
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Old 10-11-2015, 08:34 PM
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Looks great. I like the style, great choice. Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by imgn tht
Nice to see a good looking wheel in a bright finish on these cars. The fit is really awesome. I like the multiple spokes; still really clean look, yet a new level of distinction from the standard set. Excellent choice and nice to hear the transaction was so easy.
The pictures really don't do the wheel justice. In person the brushed finish on the spokes has a bright satin sheen that really pops! Although I didn't weigh them, they feel pretty light for a 19/20 set up. Really just a nice quality wheel for a very reasonable price.
Old 10-11-2015, 08:51 PM
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Very Nice.. Gratz on the great looking setup..
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Old 10-11-2015, 10:12 PM
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Nice to see install Part 2 went off without a hitch!!

They look very nice on your car!!
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Sweet chicken.
Old 10-11-2015, 10:49 PM
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The wheels look great on your car. Which model QA1 shocks are you running? Just the shocks and stock leaf springs or did you do their coilover conversion? Are you running them front and rear? Would love to hear more about them if you're running them with the stock leaf springs and didn't go full blown coilover conversion.


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