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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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With a new year comes new wheels. I figured it was time for a change.

Only one picture...for now

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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Are those HRE's? They look sick on your car well done! I'm looking into another set of wheels myself, something different that few people have.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Those look great!!
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Old May 14, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Good choice! Wheels are a serious long term statement, You chose well!
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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That's one beautiful set of wheels you put on your car. Well done.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Congrats...enjoy the look...until next year.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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I'm insanely jealous
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Old May 15, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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You MUST have the record of having/owning the most sets of baller wheels.

Well done sir!

Could use more low tho! Juuuuuust saying lol
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Old May 15, 2013 | 01:25 AM
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I used to stare at your signature picture on ls1tech when I was a wee-little f-body owner lol. Your car's clean, one of my favorite out there. Wheels look great!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Nice

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Old May 15, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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those look very nice
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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Those look really really good!

Compliment the Vette perfectly!

Thanks,Matt
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Very nice!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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Looking good!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 08:09 AM
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Wow, that looks great!!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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They look good.

What sizes are they?
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Old May 15, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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Man those wheels are beautiful. Great choice.
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I just love the way your car looks!!!! I would love to see it in person one day as I come to ottawa 3-5 times a year
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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They look great! Nice choice!

I love the gray center/polished lip look. Have seriously considered similar combos for my MSG vert.
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Old May 16, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys!

They're HRE C21. 18x9.5 & 19x11. I'm super happy with how they look!
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