areax

Okay guys.. I'm looking to get Ruff 278s for my 02 SOM SS.. 18x9.5 all the way around. I'm looking to get either Hyper Black or Black. What do you guys think? Also, what size tires do you guys think I should use? I was thinking 285/35. Also, Where can I get the best deal on these? Thanks guys
Also, Anyone got any pics of these on a SOM SS?


Hyper Black


Black


Heres the Car

98WsSick

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i would go with black or all chrome and the cheapest place to find them is probably ebay

zach_ws6

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hmm...probably hyper black
and yes. 285/35 would be good

3.8fury

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I say go black. I've seen them in person and I love them but couldnt afford them.

Slvr00Bird

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You'd be a fool not to go with hyper..

areax

Thanks for the replys guys.. I like the black but somthing about the silver/gunmetalish color is attractive to me.. for a SOM but its still up in the air though.. I saw a post where tomzwheels had some kind of deal on the ruff r280s so I sent them an email.. but i'll check ebay out. Thanks

areax

As far as ebay, only one store has the 278 and they're black.. and staggered.. I hope tomzwheels has a good deal on them.
I'm sure I could search and find an answer as I have already did a lot of searching upon the topic but what tires are you guys running? This car is a DD and with my stock 17s on some type of yokohama (cant remember the exact number) I just roll out on the clutch and only like 2-3k rpm and i'm still having problems getting hooked up.
So long story short, I want some tires that will give me good traction but give me some miles as well.. I know traction and treadlife dont go together but if somone knows about a tire that is alright at each? Also, how many miles did you guys get out of the tires?
Sorry for the long post.. Thanks guys

Detoxx03

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It took me sometime to decide but I say go with the black

areax

Looks like both would be a good choice.. decisions..decisions..

You've got some sharp wheels on your car.. Are those CCWs?

ls1fbodyfan

im almost positive tomzwheels doesnt have the 278's because they stopped making them. The company on ebay is the only one I know of that has them.

areax

http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/ruf...eels-rims.html
This is the only site that I can find them for sale on. I believe this place will be my best bet for the wheels.

areax

I just noticed the offset of the wheels on that site are all FWD.. I'm not too familiar with offset. Do you think they will still bolt up and be positioned right?

Thanks

bowtiekid

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I voted hyper. Black would pull to much attention away from the car IMO and SOM is a puuurdy color

areax

Thanks. I agree.. I'd say I will be going with hyper black honestly. We'll see this weekend. hehe

I just duno what kinda tires to pick up. I hear nitto 555s are good for like
15k mi. and they're pretty good grip for a stock car. I'm not sure though.. I'll probably end up buying the wheels then waiting till it gets warmer to buy the tires.. since its winter here.

Rickys S/C Z28

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thats were i got my ruff 281 call them talk to dave he will tell you if they can get them for the f body, but dont count on it....... i have 281s because i could not get the 278s
i have the nitto 555s and there good if you dont have anything over 500 rwhp

Slash8915

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I have the same conundrum, except I'm trying to decide between the hyper black and chrome.

sscamaro22

I would love to pick up a set of hyper blacks myself but I cant seem to find a good deal. Also the bolt pattern doesn't exactly match up to our cars so that could pose as a problem. Let me know if you find a good place good luck!

areax

Yeah thats what i'm going to try and get.. I didn't know about the bolt pattern problem. Is it just slightly not accurate or is it severe enough that it may not fit? This concerns me.. i'd have to buy wheels that dont fit. If I can find somewhere that sells them I will let ya know.

Thanks guys

Murder-1

Have you researched the Ruff 279's? I bought a set of them and had them powder coated Flat / Satin Black with a red time attack strip, to match the Flat Black of the car.

I like them but only wish they were a bit wider.

Pics:

02gtp4now

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i would do with the hyper black for sure, and damn thats a sexy c5