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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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Gottem in 17x9.5 fronts and 18x10.5 backs. For my vette to look like this it was worth the 8 week wait
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 03:10 PM
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Its a good look. I like them.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 03:15 PM
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What tire and size did you use?
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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Looks nice!
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 03:19 PM
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Congrats - new wheels are one of the prime ways to change the look of a car.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelly.s
What tire and size did you use?
they're bridgestone 265/40/17 fronts and 295/35/18 rears
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CWilson1010

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Gottem in 17x9.5 fronts and 18x10.5 backs. For my vette to look like this it was worth the 8 week wait
Looks Great!
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 06:27 PM
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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Great choice! Looks fantastic!
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those look great
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Looks Good.
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Looks good. Will look better when you get that thing a little lower.


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Old Nov 17, 2017 | 07:19 AM
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Old Nov 17, 2017 | 07:34 AM
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Fanatastic look, but needs a serious drop!
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looks great!!!
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Old Nov 17, 2017 | 02:55 PM
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Sorry to be "that guy", but having a Z you must be aware that mating factory size tires are going the way of the dodo bird. Would have been much better off picking 18's for all 4, or 18/19, 19's x 4... (never mind it would have looked much nicer IMO).
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weld doesn't make that wheel in a 19, I have no idea why
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Old Nov 17, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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I usually don't like black wheels but those look awesome. Perfect amount of contrast.
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