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Old 09-08-2002, 11:54 PM
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Default Should I go with 17" or 18" C5s?

I'm wanting to order some Chrome C5 wheels but can't decide between 17" or 18". I'm sure the 18s would look better, but would they hurt me in performance? I'll probably get some Drag Radials for my stock wheels to use at the track but I still want good traction and not to lose performance on the street. Is the inch difference that big of deal in appearance? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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Default Re: Should I go with 17" or 18" C5s?

It is a big difference in appearance to me, and it might hurt performance a little, but unless you're racing with them, it won't really matter. If price is not an issue, get the 18s! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Do these cars still beg to be lowered with 18s or does the bigger wheel compensate for the gap?
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My .02 18"'s all the way!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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You just KNOW im going to say 18"!!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Default Re: Should I go with 17" or 18" C5s?

Steve the rims look sweet.

What size tires are they?
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His rims are 18x9.5 so thats a 275, 35 and 18x10.5 285 or 295 35 if i remember correctly. thats what i am goanna be runnin one day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
18s look CLEAN!!

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Default Re: Should I go with 17" or 18" C5s?

18" but they will make the car look even more 4x4, at least they did in mine. Check the pictures in the Photo Albums, under "Suspension"
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Default Re: Should I go with 17" or 18" C5s?

Go with the 18's I put the C5 rims on my car and love them except it looks like it sits a little higher but they are still awesome!

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