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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Just wanted to see what everyone thought? 19 in front 20 in back
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Looks good. May I be the first to suggest lowering it.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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Too big for my taste... Mebbe look better if the car was lowered??
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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Not a fan. Honest opinion.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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I dont like thin spoked wheels on firebirds and the rivets are meh. Ive never seen that setup before though atleast you were creative.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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looks good but i would've done 18's, plus the tires look like they dont fit
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Look good man. Sexy car
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Looks a lil gangsta to me, but its what ever you like. I think it will come together when you lower it
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negative on these, sorry
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Wow, those make the brakes look like toys. As said above, with a lower stance and a bigger brake kit, they would look better.


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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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hey guys thanks for the responses i knew it would get mixed reviews, lol honestly this is not what i wanted either but i was stuck outta state with two busted rims from pot holes so i would still be stuck in nashville,tn waiting for the rims i wanted had i not got what was "IN STOCK".
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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TOO BIG! I honestley think you shouldn't go any bigger than 18's on an F-body...maybe you could pull off a 19 on the rear...
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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another thing yes i know it needs lowered but i have headers that are going on soon i wanna wait to see how much clearance i will have.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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what offset are they in the front and how wide are the 19's
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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I think they will look pretty good if you lower the car. The way the wheel is designed makes the wheel look huge. Those 19s look way bigger than mine.

What size tires are u running? The front tire has a very small sidewall.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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lower, wider tires, black out the rivets
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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those tires look like rubber bands
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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what size are the tires? They look way too narrow for those wheels, also you could use alot more sidewall esp in the rear. The car must ride like a lumber wagon with those rubber band tires. Im not opposed to a 19/20 combo but i dont really think this car/wheel combo pulls it off. Might look a little better if you get the proper size tires and lower the car.
Not to be a dick, just giving my 2 pennies.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 00ws6indubv
another thing yes i know it needs lowered but i have headers that are going on soon i wanna wait to see how much clearance i will have.
You should be fine. I have Pacesetter headers and I'm lowered on Sportlines. You just have to be, a little bit more careful when you drive around.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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hey guys the tires are 245/35/19 front and 295/30/20 rear they are toyo proxes 4 not sure the offset, like i said before this is not really the rims i wanted i actually have them posted in the classifieds here on ls1 i would love to trade for something in 18's all the way around.
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