My first C5 build
Dec 26, 2016 | 06:47 PM
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My first C5 build
Seeking opinions on the wheels
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Dec 26, 2016 | 07:32 PM
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Dec 26, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Dec 26, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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Moving this to the C5 General section.
Dec 27, 2016 | 12:46 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
You are new here and because I don't know you, I have to ask, can you handle the truth, or do you just want to have us tell you what you want to here ( only positive feedback)
Taste is very subjective, and the only person who has to like them is you.
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Dec 27, 2016 | 01:02 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Very nice car. I would replace those red wheels. But thia's just me. I like the stock wagon wheels on my 2004 CE
Dec 27, 2016 | 01:33 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Very nice car. I would replace those red wheels. But thia's just me. I like the stock wagon wheels on my 2004 CE
Just some FYI for you..
the term Wagon wheels refer to the wheels for a C5 offered from 1997 to 1999.
Your car came with what are referred too as thin spoke not wagon wheels.
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Dec 27, 2016 | 07:04 AM
Melting Slicks
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I like the wheels, looks like a 20/20 set up?
Id just lower your car 1 inch and it will smooth it all out
Dec 27, 2016 | 07:11 AM
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I like the wheels, looks like a 20/20 set up?
Id just lower your car 1 inch and it will smooth it all out
Yes, 225/35 20 and 285/30 20. I was going to drop it, but it already has drug on a couple speedbumps, so I'm hesitant. Thanks for your reply.
Dec 27, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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Makes me think of this for some reason.
Dec 27, 2016 | 09:18 AM
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The wheels are fine, the color, not for me. Too much red. What color is the rag top?
Dec 27, 2016 | 10:51 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
Wheels are not my speed....but its your vette...you have to be happy.
Dec 27, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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If you like em wear em.
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Dec 31, 2016 | 12:18 PM
Melting Slicks
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Honestly? They are terrible and look like they belong on an import. I take it you are debating on getting a new set and just want confirmation it's the right decision? Cause if so then yes confirmed.
Dec 31, 2016 | 11:37 PM
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The wheels are fine, the color, not for me. Too much red. What color is the rag top?
It's black.
Jan 1, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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I think those same wheels in chrome would look great, otherwise the red isn't my cup of tea. Still a good lookin' vert though!
Jan 1, 2017 | 01:36 PM
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I like it, matches the interior I see. Lower it and dare to be different
Jan 1, 2017 | 03:13 PM
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Powder coat the wheels black and you're good to go.
Jan 2, 2017 | 03:54 AM
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Powder coat the wheels black and you're good to go.