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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Is anyone running 18x8.5 wheels on all 4 corners? Just wondering how it looks. I can get the wheels I REALLY want from Tomz but only if I run 18x8.5 on all 4 corners. I just don't want to order something without having an idea how it's going to look.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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you'll have skinnier tires in the rear than stock with that set up - there are folks (C5 Z06s) who run 18s all around, so the 18s all around are not a problem

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Originally Posted by Humy
you'll have skinnier tires in the rear than stock with that set up - there are folks (C5 Z06s) who run 18s all around, so the 18s all around are not a problem

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That's what I was afraid of...I don't want them to look skinnier than the stockers do. Damnit
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Too narrow for the rear, will look !
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I have 18 x 9.5s all over. The back is calling for a 10.5-11+ . 8.5 on the back is way to small.


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Old May 10, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Humy
you'll have skinnier tires in the rear than stock with that set up - there are folks (C5 Z06s) who run 18s all around, so the 18s all around are not a problem

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