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Old 03-13-2016, 10:45 AM
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Id throw some 15" darkstars on the back of my car before putting some 19's or 20's on it. but thats just like... my opinion dude
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Aren't many or any current performance 8 cylinder powered cars running anything less than 19"s from the factory.
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Originally Posted by gm02ceta
Aren't many or any current performance 8 cylinder powered cars running anything less than 19"s from the factory.
Those are cars that were designed around larger diameter wheels from the beginning, so it looks more integrated. Many/most of them use a larger overall tire diameter which eliminates the rubber band sidewall effect that comes with trying to maintain near-stock tire diameter on a 4th gen with a 19"+ wheel.
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^^^They also ALL now have independent rear suspensions, which GREATLY help to smooth out (and control) the wheel hop/'skittering' around bumpy turns, whereas our 'stick axles' will be almost uncontrollable around some of the washboard turns in my area with rubber band profile tires.
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Look at the Z06, then look at the C7R, the R is on 18s with taller side walls.

Discussion over.
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Love my new 18/19 setup. Oem C6 Z06.
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
It appears that we are a dying breed.
Yep...I believe so!!


Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Those are cars that were designed around larger diameter wheels from the beginning, so it looks more integrated. Many/most of them use a larger overall tire diameter which eliminates the rubber band sidewall effect that comes with trying to maintain near-stock tire diameter on a 4th gen with a 19"+ wheel.
This!

Originally Posted by RAMPANT
Look at the Z06, then look at the C7R, the R is on 18s with taller side walls.

Discussion over.
and This!!

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Originally Posted by 2JAWZ



Love my new 18/19 setup. Oem C6 Z06.
The fronts look better then the rears due to the side wall pulling in on the 19. Not near enough tire on the back, but it is a good looking wheel.
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Originally Posted by RAMPANT
Look at the Z06, then look at the C7R, the R is on 18s with taller side walls.

Discussion over.

Yes, and the same thing with the road race 5th gens when they were running in Grand Am, as well as the 5th gen Z28 having smaller diameter wheels than the SS.
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Personal preference on looks aside, wheel quality (weight mainly) and tire choice will dictate ride. I have a 19" CCW setup for the street and it rides better than my 18" TT2 setup ever did. The DA shocks help dial things in but I have no reservations going with this size wheel.

To each their own of course...
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I was skeptical of the 19's too, now that I have properly fit these they ride as good if not better than my 18's.
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Thought my 19's turned out alrightDon't buy 19s (maybe)-img_1879.jpg

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i think 19's look just right
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I run 15s now but don't give a **** what anybody says, I loved my 19s:

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Some of these 19" wheels are nice designs, but just too big. Would look much better in a smaller size.
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Originally Posted by BackCleavage
i think 19's look just right

Car looks great. Never seen bbs on an Fbody.
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Those rims are just cringe worthy OP, no offense. I'm not a fan of huge wheels in general because of the ride and having had so many bubbled and blown out tires in the past. Roads are far too rough in my neck of the woods for them. They CAN look good, but the setup really needs to be dead nuts keeerect for it to look right. Like that blue TransAm someone posted above. A lot of big wheel 4th gens look goofy because the wheels just aren't right. The setup you bought is a perfect example. I hope you can make your money back. Good luck!
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See, I think 19s, with a little taller tire help. I'm running 305/30/19s in the rear, and they are a little taller, and my next pair will be 305/35/19s.






I love this shot as it shows how meaty the tire is. Like I said, the next set with be a little taller 35 aspect ratio and I'll have to get out the BFH and massage the inner wheel well, but will be worth it.
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Here Is my good friends Trans am with 19 inch wheel and lowered 1 inch also. I think it looks great.
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Nut, do you have any more pics?
I had black 19" Miro 111 for my black WS6, but sold them before I ever had the chance to put them on.


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