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Old 03-18-2015, 07:15 PM
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I put new black ZR-1 style wheels on my 88 and wasn't happy with the look in back , so I bought the 11" rears with 315's for tires. I posted a picture , please let me know what you think!! This angle shows the width and deep trim ring.
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Old 03-18-2015, 07:27 PM
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Running 11's on my 85, just love the looks and the feel in the corners.
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Old 03-18-2015, 08:43 PM
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Looks great, I love the black car and black wheels.

May have to go for black wheels on my 85,chrome is so like the 60' s and 70's
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Old 03-18-2015, 10:24 PM
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Wow, that looks great. Please put up some pics from the rear and 3/4 rear views..
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Old 03-19-2015, 12:28 AM
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Looks awesome!
I'd like to see the clearances up under there for the rear control arms and exhaust. I'd like to try that. Do you know what offset those rear wheels are.
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Old 03-19-2015, 12:32 AM
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Black wheels. Black C4. Looks great. I'll ask for more pictures too please.
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Old 03-19-2015, 12:09 PM
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Looks good to me
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Old 03-19-2015, 12:20 PM
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When the manufacturers are putting all-black wheels on their new cars, you know that black wheels are on the way out.

Anyone care to guess what the next "big thing" in wheels will be??
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Old 03-19-2015, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rocco16
When the manufacturers are putting all-black wheels on their new cars, you know that black wheels are on the way out.

Anyone care to guess what the next "big thing" in wheels will be??
High strength clear polymer wheels. So you can see more of the running gear. Think of it as taking the ability to see the brakes to the next level.
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Old 03-19-2015, 03:12 PM
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Has a mean look to it
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Old 03-19-2015, 03:20 PM
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Nice !! They should have came with 11" rears. Removing some of the gap between tires and body, will make it even cooler.
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Old 03-19-2015, 03:48 PM
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That is one heck of a lot of tire back there. HUGE!!
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Wow. Now I want new backs.........
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love the look, I have the polished with the 11's square and love it.
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Really like those wide rims, I have 315's but on 9.5 I believe.
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Old 03-20-2015, 04:46 PM
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MORE PICS!. Man, I like that look.
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Originally Posted by 88-VETTE-L98
I put new black ZR-1 style wheels on my 88 and wasn't happy with the look in back , so I bought the 11" rears with 315's for tires. I posted a picture , please let me know what you think!! This angle shows the width and deep trim ring.
Car looks excellent.

What brand tires are you running in the rear? Need to know since not all 315/35/17's are created equal -- want the widest ones.
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The widest ones are the Goodyear F1 GS-D3.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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Originally Posted by rocco16
When the manufacturers are putting all-black wheels on their new cars, you know that black wheels are on the way out.

Anyone care to guess what the next "big thing" in wheels will be??
Actually; Carbon Fiber. Weight is less than any other material. BMW is partnerning with a manufacturer to construct rims that are capable of mass production
http://jalopnik.com/why-bmw-wants-to...r-w-1529876601
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Old 04-05-2015, 12:02 AM
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I have basically the same setup on my car, except I went with the chrome wheels.

Where did you buy the wheels and tires? What tires are you running?
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