Need 17" wheel setup.
Melting Slicks
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Are you looking for a home-made drag pack or similar? If looks aren't so critical, you might look at some older C4 wheels (if I remember correctly, certain models had some 17x11 rears) or possibly some older F-body wheels. If you want the best and $$ isn't a problem, I'd go with the Bogarts or Welds.
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Racer
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Wheels
Thanks for the input.
I went ahead yesterday and ordered a set of 17" Weld RT S76 Wheels.
Fronts are 17X7 and rears are 17X10.5
I think I will run a 245/45/17 and Mickey 295/45/17 for the rears.
Should have them in a few weeks.
I went ahead yesterday and ordered a set of 17" Weld RT S76 Wheels.
Fronts are 17X7 and rears are 17X10.5
I think I will run a 245/45/17 and Mickey 295/45/17 for the rears.
Should have them in a few weeks.
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I love weld's, wish they would step up and make an rts that will clear c6z brakes and fit flush with stock c5 fenders
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Racer
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Pic's added RT S76
I got my wheels on, and very pleased with the look.
The car has been on stands for 6 weeks, and the rear has not settled
yet, so don't be too hard on me.
Fronts are 17X8 with 225/50/17
Rear are 17X10 with 295/45/17
The car has been on stands for 6 weeks, and the rear has not settled
yet, so don't be too hard on me.
Fronts are 17X8 with 225/50/17
Rear are 17X10 with 295/45/17
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Racer
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Thanks guys
Thanks guys,
Added a rear view.
I was on the fence about going to a wheel that I had not seen before on a C5, but very happy with the outcome. I had to go to a 17" because I was never able to hook a 18" tire. I tried Toyo's & Mickey's, but the car just blew the 18" up. It should hook now,,,,
.
Mark
Added a rear view.
I was on the fence about going to a wheel that I had not seen before on a C5, but very happy with the outcome. I had to go to a 17" because I was never able to hook a 18" tire. I tried Toyo's & Mickey's, but the car just blew the 18" up. It should hook now,,,,
.Mark
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Looks good!! Cool to see something different for a change.
Down the road if you want a little more meat in the back, you can run the M&H 325/45/17. It will fill out on that wheel nicely and stuff the fenders.. Tire works pretty well also..
Down the road if you want a little more meat in the back, you can run the M&H 325/45/17. It will fill out on that wheel nicely and stuff the fenders.. Tire works pretty well also..
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Racer
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Tires
I could not stick the 18' Mickeys or the Toyo's. This 17" will maybe get it done I hope.
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Melting Slicks
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I am going to try to get to the track tonight,or tomorrow to see if this tire is going to stick the car. I want to retain the sleeper look, so unless I just need the 325 tire, I hope to stay with these.
I could not stick the 18' Mickeys or the Toyo's. This 17" will maybe get it done I hope.
I could not stick the 18' Mickeys or the Toyo's. This 17" will maybe get it done I hope.