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Jul 16, 2009 | 08:43 PM

apevet

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My new wheels

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.

Jul 16, 2009 | 08:44 PM

canecorso69

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Nice, very nice.

Jul 16, 2009 | 08:47 PM

paullywalnuts

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What size tires? the lip of the rims look like they're hangin out a bit...Looks good though.

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:03 PM

apevet

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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

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:19 PM

VinnyT

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From: Rocky Mount Virginia

Looks good!

305's will surely fill out those rims!

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:23 PM

csexton

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From: Danville Virginia

Nice mod

Chuck

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:27 PM

happa

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From: Simpsonville SC

Very Nice!

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:35 PM

apevet

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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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Jul 16, 2009 | 09:36 PM

alj357

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Nice addition

Jul 16, 2009 | 10:00 PM

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Nice..........lowered on stock bolts?

Jul 16, 2009 | 10:01 PM

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apevet

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yes sir

Jul 16, 2009 | 10:38 PM

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jrose7004

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They look good!

Jul 16, 2009 | 10:41 PM

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AMRAAM

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Looks good. Those were originally what I wanted to get when I first started looking at new wheels.

Jul 16, 2009 | 11:41 PM

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Trpblk04

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From: Cedar Park Texas

Looking good.

Jul 16, 2009 | 11:46 PM

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WildTurkey

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From: Dallas Texas

Look's classy - nice upgrade!

Jul 17, 2009 | 08:38 AM

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Looks good!

Jul 17, 2009 | 10:37 AM

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The new wheels look great on your car. Congrats.

Jul 17, 2009 | 10:52 AM

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97C5owner

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Lookin good. Now finish it up by cleaning up those calipers with good color.

Jul 17, 2009 | 11:35 AM

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BlueDream

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Looks good! Enjoy the new wheels.

Jul 17, 2009 | 11:38 AM

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peter pan

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From: Converse TX

Looks good and 305 or 315 are a perfect size for 11 rims

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