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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Okay...i am 18 years old and i got a 1997 trans am for christmas a year and a half ago and i have put a 3'' magnaflow catback on wires plugs distributor...my tires are starting to wear out.. and now i want a sweet set of rims and tires...i already am planning a c6 zo6 brake swap..any ideas???
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go for those deep dish C6Z06 wheels in 19s and 18s and post pics. i'm debating them myself.
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What kind of adapter will i need?
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as long as you get the right offset you wont need any kind of an adapter, fbodies and vette's have the same bolt pattern. Also, if you really want to do C6 Z06 front brakes, I believe you need at least a 18" wheel. For ls1 brake upgrade or for C5 brakes you can use 17's.
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Okay, thanks. i am really into the 19'' hp evos but i can't find them
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Try hawksthirdgenparts.com they sell them and have pictures of what they will look like on one of their cars
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You are my hero!!!!! okay now i am just debating on c6 z06 brakes or c5's??
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Unless going for some insane show car look, the C5 brakes are a lot more practical.
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the wheels i want.

http://jalopnik.com/5225711/2010-cor...ortier-grander

The 2010 Grand Sport rides on unique 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels wrapped in sticky 275/35ZR18 and 325/30ZR19 tires, front and rear.
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I think the c5 brakes would be cheaper right?? also..they'd only be for the front what would i do for the rear??
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