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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 01:57 PM
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Another Tire Question
I'm getting the Z06 Aftermarket rims for my Z
will 285/35/18 fit on all 4 rims?
The front rims are 9.5 and rear are 10.5
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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Also is it hard to keep a polished rims looking clean?

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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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The 285/35ZR18 tire will fit on both wheels, but personally I'd recommend a 295/35ZR18 tire for the 10.5" wheel. The sizes listed are what I am running on my SS.

Polished wheels, well if they are not clear coated are a labor of love. You'll labor on the wheels to keep them clean. They lokk very nice when kept up!
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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i just bought zo6 style wheels for my 2002 convert i have 9.5 18 on front with nitto 265 35 18 in the back i have 10.5 18 in rear with 285 35 18 it looks perfect i wanted 295 in the rear myself but 10mm is less than 1/2 an inch . trust me it looks perfect.i bought polished aluminum and it looks just as shiny as chrome i had chrome rims in the past and mine always chip after a while . i am consisering selling my new rim and tire package i have receipts i got it less than a week ago only about 75 miles on this mint package my loss can be your gain . let me know if your interested or have any questions
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 03:56 PM
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hey xsta z28 your car looks so good lowered .i want to do the same to my car i have zo6 rims in 10.5 and was wondering how much lower i could go. they seem to be so wide ther isnt much clearence did you roll the fender? i have a 2002 z28 convert that looks like a 4x4 with vet wheels! any suggestions would be helpful
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 04:32 PM
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I lowered my SS with the SLP Eibach & Bilstein setup. I was very concerned with the other spring setups lowering the car too much. I did modify the front springs by cutting off half a loop, since the SLP Eibach springs are known to give the car a slight sagging rear end look. Ride height is perfect, and handles great!
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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how is the ride compared to stock .i hate the stock look but i like the soft ride ,how hard is it ? do i have to do anything else besides the springs? can i just do the springs with stock shocks? did you roll the fender
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The ride is firmer, but still quite soft for regular driving btu when you push the car or the rads get pretty rough you feel it. Springs is all you really need to do. I did both shocks and springs since you have to completely remove the front shock to do the springs. No fender roller required. The bigger 10.5" wheels in back will more than likely require an adjustable panhard to center the rear axle and a little massaging of the inner fender well and reundercaot. Worth every penny. Thanks for the compliments! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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