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Old 02-23-2017, 11:58 PM
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Hey guys,

Super impulse, woke up, decided to buy wheels, picked them up, got them installed.. I'll post up detailed pictures, and video later, but for now, some teasers.. Wheels are light, right under 21 lbs in the rear for a 20x11!!!








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Those are awesome. Best looking wheel for the C7 IMO.
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Very nice looking!
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Thanks guys!

Definitely need some meatier tires though! Using the stock OEM ones right now.

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Very nice!
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Looking good.
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Nice wheels
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Perfect!
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The design fits well with the color and shape of your car. Well done.
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they look awesome on the car!
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Yes Sir those wheels are nice.. Are you running the stock Michelins??
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Nice rims, always loved Ray's
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Glad I got locking lug nuts.. keeping the Vette in an apartment complex.. She'll be back in her spot in the garage tomrorow.

These wheels keep growing on me!!

@John, yes sir I am.



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Those wheels look great.
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Nice wheels, C7 looking good

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Those red calipers are 30% of the beauty too!

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Great looking wheels!! Perhaps its the lighting, but it almost looks like the rear tires are stretched on there????
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Good choice in wheels for your car.
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Originally Posted by lakemg
Great looking wheels!! Perhaps its the lighting, but it almost looks like the rear tires are stretched on there????
Not the lighting. They are a tad bit stretched. Don't like them either. They're on the OEM 285s right now..

Anyone know how wide I can do on this 20x11 in the rear, lowered on stock bolts?

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