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Old 02-10-2011, 02:53 PM
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Default 18" all around or 17" 18" combo?
Going to be ordering some new wheels for my car soon and i can't decide which to do. I already have a set of almost new 17" tires, and a new set of 18" Azenis, but if 18" all around will look that much better i might just do that. What are the pros and cons of each? The car will most likely be lowered with strano springs and new bilstein slp shocks. Opinions?
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I think you should go 18's all around , They look much better IMHO.. 17's have too much sidewall for my taste ..
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18's all around. The 17"/18" staggered look doesn't look right on these cars.
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Old 02-10-2011, 03:17 PM
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18" all the way around!!
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Haterzzzzzzzzzz!

In all honesty though, go 18/18.

This is 17/18:



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i like my 18/8.5 and 18/10.5 it looks great imo
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I have 18x8.5 up front wrapped in 245/35/18 and 18x9.5 in the rear wrapped in a 285/30/18. The car us also lowered on Eibach sport line springs.
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Originally Posted by Spd-Kilz
Haterzzzzzzzzzz!

In all honesty though, go 18/18.

This is 17/18:

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH THIS PICTURE, DOOOOOD?!?!
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Originally Posted by carlos64030
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH THIS PICTURE, DOOOOOD?!?!
Whaddya mean?

The fact that the car is filthy, or the fact that it's a terrible picture?

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Originally Posted by Spd-Kilz
Whaddya mean?

The fact that the car is filthy, or the fact that it's a terrible picture?

It looks all scrunched-up like the cars on that Facebook game, 'Car Town'.
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Originally Posted by carlos64030
It looks all scrunched-up like the cars on that Facebook game, 'Car Town'.

Ahaha.

It must be the angle/lens. My bad!

Back on topic, get 18s all around. Only downside is that you'll pay more in tires.
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my vote is 18's all around or 18 & 19 Staggered. I wish I would of done this instead of 18's all around. 17's look way to small unless you are staying with the ZR1's
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I am god when it comes to wheels/tires. do NOT get 17/18s or you will be made fun of behind computer screens around the world.
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18's all around for sure !
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18s all around...the different sidewall height of the front to rear on 17/18s looks odd to me.
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17'' zr1s..

17/ 18" staggered combo

the staggered didn't fit right IMO..they tucked in a bit much in the front
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Originally Posted by Nastyc4
I am god when it comes to wheels/tires. do NOT get 17/18s or you will be made fun of behind computer screens around the world.
**** that noise.

18" all around it is
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