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Old 12-13-2017, 06:37 PM
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SHOW US THOSE WHEELS.............




Just love these new wheels and tires

FRONTS 265-35-Z18 NITTO 555
REARS 315-30-Z18 NITTO 555R DRAG RADIAL

PURCHASED THESE WHEELS AND TIRES FROM ED RAMOS ON THE FORUM. GREAT GUY.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE THEY MAKE TO HANDLING....

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They look real good what are they? Size, wheels/tires? Mike
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Nice! I have those same ones. Wasn't sure about them when i bought the car (they were on it).. but they've grown on me. I like them.

I've since painted the corvette logo EBM to match!
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Ok OP - more info on those wheels - sizes, offsets, tire sizes and where did you get them.
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Lookin good guys!
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Irv - your car still looks great. Love the wheels.
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Lots of black wheels. All I can say is "who stole your wheel covers?"
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Originally Posted by Efx




You've probably said this in other threads.... but would you mind sharing your size, width and offset of your wheels? I like the fitment, would maybe like to emulate this loook on my car.
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Street wheels...may ditch the polished look next year. Upkeep sucks.
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You've probably said this in other threads.... but would you mind sharing your size, width and offset of your wheels? I like the fitment, would maybe like to emulate this loook on my car.
F: 18x9.5 +50mm Semi Concave
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C6 Z-06 style in C5 Z-06 sizes. With standard C5 tire sizes.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Irv - your car still looks great. Love the wheels.
Thank you Jack,I really appreciate the nice comments my friend!
Hope all is well!
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Street wheels...may ditch the polished look next year. Upkeep sucks.
Chrome and silver look so good together
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Here's my current setup: 18x9.5/19x12 Gloss Black GS wheels





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