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Old 10-05-2016, 03:40 PM
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I have my new set wheels and tires going on my all black c7 but I was leaning towards this also ... what u guys think .. it's $220 plus shipping

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Stock wheels on the car now but the new wheels and tires are also black
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Who has them on and pic pls
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It's your car of course, but since you asked, if it were mine, I'd save the $$$ and skip the lettering.
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Skip the lettering, the 1970s are over!
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Skip the lettering, the 1970s are over!
born 1983 I get what u mean but the nascar/ track look I was thinking about
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Nope.
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Skip the lettering, the 1970s are over!
That was quite common back in the late 60's and 70's, but no longer on a car like a vette, or other sports cars for that matter.
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Originally Posted by Blck_c7
I have my new set wheels and tires going on my all black c7 but I was leaning towards this also ... what u guys think .. it's $220 plus shipping
Don't waste the $ on those tires. Use these instead: http://tredwear.com/tire-kits/

Also here is a website for another brand you can use: https://www.tirestickers.com

I put the tredwear letters on the C7 tires last year and I'm very happy with the results. They are permanent. If you track your car they may not hold up but for normal use they are as perfect today as they were last year. Also each "kit" comes with 2 sets of logos so if you only want your tires to have white letters in 1 spot per tire you only need 2 kits. I paid $25 per kit. As with anything the key is the prep work. Make sure your tires are thoroughly clean then scuff up the application area with sandpaper and glue on the letters. Presto! I believe the other brand (tirestickers) are removable.
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It's your car; no way in the world they would go on mine.
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Originally Posted by WackyBob
Don't waste the $ on those tires. Use these instead: http://tredwear.com/tire-kits/

Also here is a website for another brand you can use: https://www.tirestickers.com

I put the tredwear letters on the C7 tires last year and I'm very happy with the results. They are permanent. If you track your car they may not hold up but for normal use they are as perfect today as they were last year. Also each "kit" comes with 2 sets of logos so if you only want your tires to have white letters in 1 spot per tire you only need 2 kits. I paid $25 per kit. As with anything the key is the prep work. Make sure your tires are thoroughly clean then scuff up the application area with sandpaper and glue on the letters. Presto! I believe the other brand (tirestickers) are removable.
its the same company product
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Btw are those Verona !??? Same wheel I am getting
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Seriously?

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That car really needs something to break it up but I'm not sure the white letters are it.
I would invest in some wheels.
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Not liking it. I had BF Goodrich Radial TA's on my Firebirds in the 80's... just sayin.
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Originally Posted by Blck_c7
its the same company product
Why would you pay $220 for them?

They are $25 per set
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Originally Posted by Blck_c7
Btw are those Verona !??? Same wheel I am getting
Yes...XO Verona's in gunmetal with the stock center cap modified to fit over the XO caps.
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It's just not right on low profiles. It's a truck/SUV thing now.
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Skip the lettering, the 1970s are over!
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