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Old Aug 9, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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Bought some M/T street ss tires 345/35/18.

Can someone recommend me a good pair of rims for these tires?

I am pretty sure I will need a high pad rim since I am still using the stock c6 z06 brakes. I am not sure of the width and offset I need
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 07:27 PM
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Forgestars are a good, cheap option. Running F14s with the same size rears. 18x12 with offset of 50.


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Originally Posted by Patriot Six
Forgestars are a good, cheap option. Running F14s with the same size rears. 18x12 with offset of 50.


I have been looking at those rims are really nice (also like the weld s71 but they dont offer them in 12) are those deep or super deep concave?
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No spacers or anything? Thanks
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They're deep concave. This setup works well for me on the street. Hooks power fairly well at 837whp and is a nicer ride than stock. Will probably need new set of rear tires each year to maintain traction, but that's expected at my power level.

Most guys run 17x11 with the Welds and not 18s like you're looking for, but I believe 18x11s are available.
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No spacers and fitment is perfect.
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Thanks I will most likely go with the same rims as yours. Just out of curiosity the guys that run the weld 17x11 rims do they run the same height wall or taller.
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Most run the Welds with M&H 325/45/17s, which are listed as a 28" tall tire compared to 27.8" for the MTs. They both measure less when on the car, but are similar in height.
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https://www.weldwheels.com/wp-conten...tion-Guide.pdf

Follow the rim recommendations of the tire company, for this tire it is ( 12.0 ) 11.5-13.5, so you will actually be ok with the 11 from weld, prolly lots of guys running them.

71HB8110B76A*
71HP8110B76A*
75HB8110B76A*
76HB8110B76A*
77HB8110B76A*

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip/et-street-ss/

Get ready to wait weld is way slow at production. You may be able to find them in stock somewhere, but most only stock 15" and the front 17" skinny.
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