Need QUICK opinions -- Issues with wheels ordered
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Need QUICK opinions -- Issues with wheels ordered
Just talked to Bob @ HOW. I had ordered the Machined Face ZO6 wheels two weeks ago today. Just found out that the company that produces them is unable to do the 19x11 in a machined face. A conundrum indeed. So now the question......
Do I go with the 18x9.5 and 19x11 ZO6 wheels in black with polished lip (NOT the motorsports wheels with the rivets, just plain black and polish)
or
Do 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 machined face ZO6 wheels
or
Do stock ZO6 sized 17x9.5 and 18x10.5 Machined Face ZO6 wheels.
for my Nassau blue 99 with 20% tint and blackouts.
I'm leaning towards the machined face options right now, but undecided on the front size.
*Edit* You guys are all too slow.
I made a quick decision, option B above in the poll.
Do I go with the 18x9.5 and 19x11 ZO6 wheels in black with polished lip (NOT the motorsports wheels with the rivets, just plain black and polish)
or
Do 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 machined face ZO6 wheels
or
Do stock ZO6 sized 17x9.5 and 18x10.5 Machined Face ZO6 wheels.
for my Nassau blue 99 with 20% tint and blackouts.
I'm leaning towards the machined face options right now, but undecided on the front size.
*Edit* You guys are all too slow.
I made a quick decision, option B above in the poll.
Last edited by Fastbird; Jul 31, 2006 at 12:13 PM.
good luck with your decision. 
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Lol, show me another vendor who sells the machine faced w/black ZO6 wheels and uses a different manufacturer who CAN do the 19x11's now, and we'll talk. Bob called the manufacturer today and they can't do the 19x11's anymore.
I "settled" on the 18x10.5's for the rear, and I use that term lightly because after some lengthy discussions and though, I think it's a better choice. Lighter weight, more tire options, easier to replace if something happens. Granted the 19's look killer, but the 18's are pretty schweet too.
And I got a GOOD tire for them. Ordered 275/35-18 and 295/35-18 GSD3's today. The Delaware center for Tire Rack will have the rears in stock on Thursday and they're only a day away at that point, and the new wheels shipped today according to Bob. I just can't wait to see them on the car now.
I "settled" on the 18x10.5's for the rear, and I use that term lightly because after some lengthy discussions and though, I think it's a better choice. Lighter weight, more tire options, easier to replace if something happens. Granted the 19's look killer, but the 18's are pretty schweet too.
And I got a GOOD tire for them. Ordered 275/35-18 and 295/35-18 GSD3's today. The Delaware center for Tire Rack will have the rears in stock on Thursday and they're only a day away at that point, and the new wheels shipped today according to Bob. I just can't wait to see them on the car now.
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Too many guys on the forum end up buying ill fitting wheel/tire combos (tires sicking out etc.) 'cause they got a deal'!
You're spending big money, you should get exactly what you want! Unless the wheels are free, go to another vendor!!
You're spending big money, you should get exactly what you want! Unless the wheels are free, go to another vendor!!
