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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Couple quick pics of the wheels I ended up with this week..
I ended up going with an 18x9.5 (to clear the big brakes when they come) up front and 18x11 out back.. I think I will end up with a 19x11 in the back here soon after I get the brake upgrade.. Not too sure yet.


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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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What size tires? the lip of the rims look like they're hangin out a bit...Looks good though.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I had to use my 275's on the back or else wait for god knows how long for a new set lol.. The fronts are flush the back lip does hang out.. I ordered new tires in a 305, hope those fit better
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Looks good!

305's will surely fill out those rims!


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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Yeah she got pampered this week, bbk headers, intake, intake manifold, ngk plugs, msd wires, zo6 ti exhaust, oil change, coolant flush, 160 tstat, new belts, lowered, loyds mats, and going in for a tune tomorrow!

Thanks for all the compliments!

Hard to type though, my hands are all cut and scraped from installing everything lol thank god I have a lift too
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Nice..........lowered on stock bolts?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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They look good!
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Looks good. Those were originally what I wanted to get when I first started looking at new wheels.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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Looking good.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Look's classy - nice upgrade!
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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The new wheels look great on your car. Congrats.
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Lookin good. Now finish it up by cleaning up those calipers with good color.
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Looks good! Enjoy the new wheels.
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Looks good and 305 or 315 are a perfect size for 11 rims
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