New wheels & rubber...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pearland Tx
New wheels & rubber...
Just got my new DPE rims mounted to new BFG/kdw's
Went with a 295/35's in the rear and 255/40's in the front.
Rims are 19x10.5 in the back and 18x9's in the front.
With this combo I was able to keep it all with in the fenders
and have a wider tire as well.
Here are some pics
Now I need to get some red calipers so that they pop behind the rims
Went with a 295/35's in the rear and 255/40's in the front.
Rims are 19x10.5 in the back and 18x9's in the front.
With this combo I was able to keep it all with in the fenders
and have a wider tire as well.
Here are some pics
Now I need to get some red calipers so that they pop behind the rims
Last edited by big bollas; Jul 9, 2006 at 10:58 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Houston TX
That looks like a racecar now! Pretty cool stuff. I'm pleased with my DPE wheels too, but I'd probably order 19s for the front if I did it again. 18s just look kinda small next to the 19s to me.
Did you do the chopped/glued sensor mod also?
Tony
Did you do the chopped/glued sensor mod also?
Tony
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Looks great and agree with the red calipers. Would really make those rims pop. I noticed you also have an exhaust mod; if I may ask, which system did you install ?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pearland Tx
Originally Posted by NineBall
That looks like a racecar now! Pretty cool stuff. I'm pleased with my DPE wheels too, but I'd probably order 19s for the front if I did it again. 18s just look kinda small next to the 19s to me.
Did you do the chopped/glued sensor mod also?
Tony
Did you do the chopped/glued sensor mod also?
Tony
Is this cool or do I still need to get them programed?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pearland Tx
Originally Posted by jharshaw
Looks great and agree with the red calipers. Would really make those rims pop. I noticed you also have an exhaust mod; if I may ask, which system did you install ?
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i think you might have had a typo on the tire sizes. the rear looks like a 295-35-19, not a 295-30-19. i can tell this from the brand of tire and the sidewall height.
will these wheels fit over the C6Z brakes? hope so cause you're $1600 away from having a huge set of brakes sitting behind those wheels
will these wheels fit over the C6Z brakes? hope so cause you're $1600 away from having a huge set of brakes sitting behind those wheels
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Dan
Thanks for the posting. I'm putting a Procharger on this month and want to increase the rubber on the car. I posted a thread about the largest tires the C6 could handle without tubbing. You just answered the question.
Jeff
Thanks for the posting. I'm putting a Procharger on this month and want to increase the rubber on the car. I posted a thread about the largest tires the C6 could handle without tubbing. You just answered the question.
Jeff
Racer
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From: Kennewick WA
Where did you get the deal?
Those wheels are a great call. A lot of people go too big on the rim and too low profile on the tires. It looks good but not the best for handling, ride, and noise.
Where did you get the deal? I get my 07 in 6 weeks.
Is there room in the rear on the inside of the rim for more tire?
Where did you get the deal? I get my 07 in 6 weeks.
Is there room in the rear on the inside of the rim for more tire?