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Old 09-18-2011, 05:25 PM
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As some of you know Im starting to build a 81 pro-touring vette.

I will post pics as soon as most of my parts come in. I have purchased a spare 80/82 frame to cut/modify/minitub.

I will either go 17/11 rear no FLARES, or... 18/12 rear No FLARES.

I will post pics of the whole modification. I would like to see vettes with 18s only. dont have to be 12 inches wide.

post up please.

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and this one is pretty killer
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Fronts are 18" w/ 4" BS with Nitto NT555s in 245/45ZR/18.
Rears are 18" w/ 5.5" BS with Nitto NT05R in 285/40ZR/18.

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17/18s.
Rears are 18X10s
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17/18s.
Rears are 18X10s
That is very nice. I am looking for that setup. Are those American Racing Torq wheels. What width and backspace are they? What size tires did you use. They look like Kuhmos. Thanks
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That is very nice. I am looking for that setup. Are those American Racing Torq wheels. What width and backspace are they? What size tires did you use. They look like Kuhmos. Thanks
The fronts are 17X8 with a 4 inch backspace and am running 255 45 17
Rears are 18X10 with a 5.5 backspace. Running 275 40 18 on stock trailing arms. The tires in the pictures are Kumhos but I have since "worn" them out and replaced them with Nitto NT05. Much stickier tire. I also have painted the spokes of the rims with a gray paint. Just did not want all the shine.
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I think I am going for the 17x8 all around. Does the low profile hurt the already stiff ride?
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Fronts are 18" w/ 4" BS with Nitto NT555s in 245/45ZR/18.
Rears are 18" w/ 5.5" BS with Nitto NT05R in 285/40ZR/18.

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Now thats really nice.
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Originally Posted by TROPIC_THUNDER
As some of you know Im starting to build a 81 pro-touring vette.

I will post pics as soon as most of my parts come in. I have purchased a spare 80/82 frame to cut/modify/minitub.

I will either go 17/11 rear no FLARES, or... 18/12 rear No FLARES.

I will post pics of the whole modification.

I will subscribe to that thread
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Centerline Champ 506's 18" x 8" with 4" back spacing. 255/45zr18 tires. VB&P #550 coil springs with 8" bolts in rear to lower the car.

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Originally Posted by Ray Y
Fronts are 18" w/ 4" BS with Nitto NT555s in 245/45ZR/18.
Rears are 18" w/ 5.5" BS with Nitto NT05R in 285/40ZR/18.





I like the stance of your Vette....do any modification to your suspension?
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here are mine 18X10 rear 18X8 front




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I will subscribe to that thread
going to start it in about 2 weeks with plenty of pics and part #'s!!
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THATs FREAKIN SWEET
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Here a some 18's also.
Front 18X8 Rear 18X9.5


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Here a some 18's also.
Front 18X8 Rear 18X9.5


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When I get another Vette...I am going to need that hood in my life...
Wheels look good also, especially with the color of your car
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Originally Posted by palmbeachvette76
Centerline Champ 506's 18" x 8" with 4" back spacing. 255/45zr18 tires. VB&P #550 coil springs with 8" bolts in rear to lower the car.

Gorgeous! Is this thing for sale...I could get you 9k but thats it

But this is definitely one reason why I love the flat windshields...Especially in BLACK....NICELY DONE SIR
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Gorgeous! Is this thing for sale...I could get you 9k but thats it

What an insult!
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