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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Looking to revamp 2002 Coupe-Pewter. Looked on Tire rack, no 17" wheels available. Does anyone have a lead on where I can find some nice triple plated chrome 17 " inch wheels for my Vette?

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do you want 17" front 18" rear?
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please do not put 17s on your vette
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please do not put 17s on your vette
Why not? That's what it came with.
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Why not? That's what it came with.
on the front only. i think 19in rears and 18in fronts are the best looking combo out there. its a waste of time and money to put 17s on the vette......they dont look good
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Check with forum vendors like Corvette Garage, House of Wheels, Corvettes of Houston, etc. All offer wheel packages that will make your car look much different.
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please do not put 17s on your vette
Those of us that road race love 17" wheels... especially GrandSport wheels.

However for street bling 18/19 is the way to go.
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Yes. Why is everyone so down on 17's in front...thats what Vette came with????
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Originally Posted by longrodlx
on the front only. i think 19in rears and 18in fronts are the best looking combo out there. its a waste of time and money to put 17s on the vette......they dont look good
OK---now noone has said that to me yet---so would you make the same suggestion for a 99 coupe?? I believe mine came with the 17's on the front and the 18's on the back. My husband wants to get new wheels and tires for the spring so should we be looking at 18's front and 19's rear?? And if so---please make some suggestions on the hottest wheel and best tire..I do not race---maybe I get on it a little on the highway but I by no means race---I haven't even gotten the car to go over 85 yet..

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