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Old 04-11-2006, 09:53 AM
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Default NEED HELP! WILL STOCK 17" & 18" 2003 VETTE RIMS FIT 99' T/AM???

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I need yoru help, My friend at work has a 2003 corvette w/ stock 5 star chrome rims on it..He willing to sell them to me for $500... Will this fit my TRans am?? has anyone done this>? will I have any issues I need to know about before I do this? ANY HELP Is "GREATLY" APPECIATED!!!!

VEtte specs are 17 x8.5 front tires 245/45/17's and 18 x9.5 rear w/ tires 275/40 18's


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Yes they will fit. My friend did that with his Z/28. Looked great!
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yes they will! Look at my car. I have exactly wat you are talking about




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Coxta!! Thank you so much for the prompt reply and the GREAT PICS!!!!!! REally apprecaiet..I just hate the 16's that are on the t/A now..do you think $500 is a "fair price" for rims and tires with 35,000 pampered miles on it?

Anthing I should know when I swap out the rims?? Or is it just straight forward and just do the swap of the rims and nothing else? Have you noticed much better grip or more noise with the run flats?~~~~~~~Thanks again!
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Thank you!!! i appreciate it!
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Originally Posted by HRvat350
Coxta!! Thank you so much for the prompt reply
Geez... I'm glad I gave you a prompt reply too...

If you know how to change a tire you're all set.
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The wheels and tires were on the car when i got it. But i do love them and they do hook pretty good. All tires were brand new too. I dont think you would have to worry about anything when swapping. Should just bolt right on. You will have a lot more clearance around your break rotars and callipars and as far as depth i have never expeirenced any rubbing what so ever! But i think that that is probably a decent buy as long as the rims are in excellent condition. And oh ya, it will be a much stiffer ride. There is a big difference between my old camaro with 16's and non Z-rated tires and these Z-rated and lower profile. But i still love them. lol

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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK#608
Geez... I'm glad I gave you a prompt reply too...

If you know how to change a tire you're all set.
looks like you dont count FIREHAWK#608!!
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Originally Posted by nasty99WS6
looks like you dont count FIREHAWK#608!!
That's what my 12th grade teacher always told me... He's not around anymore.















j/k- ladies and gentlemen of the jury.



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