Wheels Installed
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Racer
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Wheels Installed
I got my wheels installed on Saturday. Got the Black z06 Motorsport from Bob at HouseofWheels.Wheels are 19" front and 20" rear wrapped with Toyo proxes 265/30/19 & 295/30/20. Lowered all the way down with stock bolts(not sure they really did or not) but can't notice much difference. Thinking of putting orange wheels stripes on the edge of the lip.Camera's LCD got messed so couldnt get the right angle, here are some pics.
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Last edited by JiMmY912; Jul 16, 2008 at 02:53 AM.
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Nice looking wheels!
I also have Toyo Proxes 19s/20s; great performance tires. Mine are a bit wider in front through (275.) Next time I want to go even wider in front (at least 285 for better balance/control between front and rear.)
IMO it doesn't look like they lowered it at all. Better check on that. The gap should almost be gone. See how much less wheel gap there is on mine lowered 1" rear and 1/2" front with the same height tires as you have:
I also have Toyo Proxes 19s/20s; great performance tires. Mine are a bit wider in front through (275.) Next time I want to go even wider in front (at least 285 for better balance/control between front and rear.)
IMO it doesn't look like they lowered it at all. Better check on that. The gap should almost be gone. See how much less wheel gap there is on mine lowered 1" rear and 1/2" front with the same height tires as you have:
Last edited by keyplyr; Jul 16, 2008 at 03:43 AM.
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Racer
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Nice looking wheels!
I also have Toyo Proxes 19s/20s; great performance tires. Mine are a bit wider in front through (275.) Next time I want to go even wider in front (at least 285 for better balance/control between front and rear.)
IMO it doesn't look like they lowered it at all. Better check on that. The gap should almost be gone. See how much less wheel gap there is on mine lowered 1" rear and 1/2" front with the same height tires as you have:
I also have Toyo Proxes 19s/20s; great performance tires. Mine are a bit wider in front through (275.) Next time I want to go even wider in front (at least 285 for better balance/control between front and rear.)
IMO it doesn't look like they lowered it at all. Better check on that. The gap should almost be gone. See how much less wheel gap there is on mine lowered 1" rear and 1/2" front with the same height tires as you have:
Last edited by JiMmY912; Jul 16, 2008 at 04:49 AM.
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The wheels look great. I think the orange time attack stripe will look good. Post up more pictures when you get it done. Also as a reminder DON'T FORGET to check the height on all four wheels after you have it lowered again. You might want to check it before you take it back.
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The original F.R. Z06 replica offsets had them sticking out from the fender and I decided to hold off. When the F.R. "Motorsport" wheels came out I liked them even better, but there was still a question about their offsets. If they're corrected now, I may look into doing something again. Always liked their price point, as well, compared to other good looking wheels. Also, like the other poster asked, when did they start making the different sizes?
I think yours look great and they always make the vette look BadAzz!
I think yours look great and they always make the vette look BadAzz!
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I know after I lowered mine it didn't show until a couple of days if not even a week later. Give it some time and drive it. Looks great though, but are you sure those are 19's and 20's?
Here is mine lowered on stock bolts
Here is mine lowered on stock bolts
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