Need new wheels
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From: Sibley Louisiana
Need new wheels
I'm thinking about getting new wheels for my c5 looking at some c7 zr1 style black chrome would 17-18 be better are should I go with 18-19 wheels i have heard bad thing about going to the 18-19.what are the bad side of the 18-19 wheels
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Other than having to by new tires, I can't think of anything bad about going to an 18/19 wheel setup. Just be sure to buy the appropriate width tires to maintain the right stagger front to rear.
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Right now I'm running 275/40/17 98 w and rear is a 295/35/18 99w not sure what the 98w and99 w seem like the front has a bigger wall wish don't look right.car rides ok should I be running some other size I like the 295/35 on the rear.
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Personally I would recommend going to 18's front and rear. If you use a 265/35-18 front and a 295/35-18 rear you will have the right sidewall proportions with the rear being a little higher. Your diameters will be correct for the computer too. Many C5 track cars run 18's all around.
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it's really just personal preference and how many $$$ you wanna part with. You will see all sizes mentioned used and everybody likes something different. I have been thru several combos and think the 18/18 works best for me. I like a thicker side wall.....kinda old school like that...so that's why I went that way. Good luck! 