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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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I put my C6 replicas on today. The fronts are 18x8.5 with 245's and the rear are 18x10.5 with 295's.


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BTW I have my SS ten spokes for sale.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Looks bad ***....saw it in the driveway earlier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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They look good.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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did u have any issues putting them? i ask because im goin to be putting those wheels on my lt1 ss
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They look bad ***, gives it that Iroc look but more modern. I just put mines on two days ago.
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Looks good man but lose the 4×4 look ASAP.
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Originally Posted by BLACK 97 SS
did u have any issues putting them? i ask because im goin to be putting those wheels on my lt1 ss
No issues at all, just used a BFH on the inner fender. After a small massage I have all kinds of clearance.
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Looks good man but lose the 4×4 look ASAP.
That's the next mod. As soon I get the funds I am going to buy some springs.
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I like them, Now its time to lower
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Or you can save money and lower the front and do the heater hose mod in the back..Worked for me
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