Wheels on!
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Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Richmond, VA
Wheels on!
So this is coming along nicely. Finally got a break from the rain and put the wheels on this morning. They are OEM C5 wheels with new Sumitomo HTZ R III tires all the way around. I then drove the car for about 120 miles round trip to give an estimate on a job and pushed it a bit to see what else it needed. One of my wheels is dragging a bit sounds like the drivers side front caliper is sticking a bit. It even rubs a bit with no braking. Now that I can see the brakes I know it’s time to order a new set so new rotors and pads are in the works. Also going to paint the calipers. Not sure what color though. Blue, silver, black, or red? Also I may add some spacers or adapters to get the wheels where I like them.
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From: diamond bar ca
So this is coming along nicely. Finally got a break from the rain and put the wheels on this morning. They are OEM C5 wheels with new Sumitomo HTZ R III tires all the way around. I then drove the car for about 120 miles round trip to give an estimate on a job and pushed it a bit to see what else it needed. One of my wheels is dragging a bit sounds like the drivers side front caliper is sticking a bit. It even rubs a bit with no braking. Now that I can see the brakes I know it’s time to order a new set so new rotors and pads are in the works. Also going to paint the calipers. Not sure what color though. Blue, silver, black, or red? Also I may add some spacers or adapters to get the wheels where I like them.
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