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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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Looking to see what everyone is running for rims and DD tires... I cant make up my mind! Im starting to confuse myself! looking at: 17x8 front and 18x 10.5 rear wheels but not sure?!? HELP!

wheel size:

Front-
Rear-

Tire size:
Front-
Rear-

Modifications Required for fitment:


How they perform:


Thanks guys! pictures would really be appreciated!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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Stock WS6 17's with BFG SuperSport A/S

Summer: C6 Zo6 Chromes with Firestone Wide Ovals (17's)
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Corvette Z06 17x9.5's all around, about to put some new 275/40ZR17 Tires on them when I get back.

15" Draglites, 15x8's in the back with 275/50R15 MT ET STREETS, 15x4's in the front with some Radial Tires.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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1. OEM 17" x 9" ZR1's 56mm offset 275/40ZR17 all four corners, no mods

2. Fikse 17" x 9.5" FM5's 37 mm offset 275/40ZR17 all four corners, no mods

3. Fikse 18" x 9.5" Profil 13's, 38 mm offset, with 275/35ZR18 front & Fikse 18" x 10.5" Profil 13's, 38 mm offset with 295/35ZR18 Rear, needed adjustable panhard, and minor roll of quarter panel lips.

I recemmend NOT mixing diameter of wheels . . . they look strange IMHO.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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wheels and tires for a daily driver? Stock
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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this is my daily driver. I dont know the offset of the wheels though.
RPM 505s 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear. 245/35/19 front tire and 275/30/19 rear tire.

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keep the diameter the same
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