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Jun 23, 2008 | 10:50 PM

A1775GRUNT

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does this look right?

ok i feel stupid...I just threw down a grip of my iraqi blood money for some new shoes on my 88' coupe. The front are 17x8.5 on 275/40/17 and the rear...drum roll... 18x10.5 on 285/35/18. I am 50/50 right now looks terrible or hot? let's hear it. I'll be brave

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:03 PM

yaknow

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From: Lino Lakes MN

I like it

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:03 PM

pianoguy

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They're very nice wheels. I'd suggest painting your rotor hats, since they are much more visible. And maybe lowering it a bit, too, if you're so inclined.

And thank you for your service!

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:04 PM

CAP94

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From: Kentwood MI

I think it looks good.

It'll look better after the rearend settles down...

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:05 PM

StealthLT4

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From: St Marys GA

I think it would look GREAT if you lowered it an inch or two. Just enough to even out the gap around the wheel.

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Originally Posted by A1775GRUNT

iraqi blood money

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:09 PM

Garret

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StealthLT4

I think it would look GREAT if you lowered it an inch or two. Just enough to even out the gap around the wheel.

I agree...but I think like 4 inches...

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:38 PM

earthquake68

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From: Sparta Mo.

I'll agree, lower the rear, at least. It'll look sweet.

Side note: 'Been in since the beginning? It takes a grunt to recognize one. (from your screen name) I was a 21B actually. (12B if you've been in awhile.) I was with 10th Mountain, 4th BCT. Sappers Forward!

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:50 PM

corvettedan22

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Looks good, just need nicer angles pics, and to lower it.

I need to lower mine but yours seems higher. And I have the 19's in the rear.

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Jun 24, 2008 | 10:20 AM

gixxr

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looks good but i think fatter rubber will look much better

Jun 24, 2008 | 12:49 PM

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86PACER

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I never liked those C6 wheels on a C4. I just don't think the C4 body matches well with those wheels.

Jun 24, 2008 | 12:57 PM

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Quick Draw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by A1775GRUNT

I think they look GREAT! Agree about painting the rotor hats though.

Thank you for your service.

Jun 24, 2008 | 01:15 PM

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DA1984VETTE

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From: New Madison Ohio

I agree with everyone else looks good..just needs to be lowered a bit.. I also thank you for service..

Jun 24, 2008 | 01:23 PM

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383tpimachine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 86PACER

I never liked those C6 wheels on a C4. I just don't think the C4 body matches well with those wheels.

ditto
i like the c5z and c6z on c4s tho
10 spokes is my fancy i guess

Jun 24, 2008 | 03:28 PM

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JEFNLSA

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From: Phoenix, Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86PACER

I never liked those C6 wheels on a C4. I just don't think the C4 body matches well with those wheels.

fwiw...I think your C4 would look great w/ some black GS wheels.

Jun 24, 2008 | 04:53 PM

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Eakster

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From: Pasadena CA

I'm with the lower-it crowd - lose that off-road look!

Jun 24, 2008 | 05:29 PM

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shakedown067

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Looks good but the rear tires could certainly be wider. The side walls are certainly not at level as the front tires. A 295 or 305 would look better on the 10.5" wheel or 255's on the front. I'd gone wider on the back, but those sizes are hard to find.