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Old 11-23-2003 | 08:17 PM
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Nice ride but I'm gonna have to agree with everyone else on the tire size. However if you lowered it, then it would look better. just my .02
Old 11-24-2003 | 01:32 PM
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Lower it!!! Those wheels look badass though.
Old 11-24-2003 | 02:25 PM
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nice choice

watch for curb rash with the wheels sitting outside of the tire like that.. they should have told you to use 275's for sure.
Old 11-25-2003 | 07:48 PM
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Old 11-26-2003 | 09:18 AM
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I don't want to sound like a broken record, but 1)Those wheels look awesome on your car, and 2) Maybe you could go a little bigger on the tires.

Obviously, the deal is done, and you can't just return the tires, but maybe when it comes time to get new ones, you can upgrade. I agree with the curb rash comment. Not saying it looks bad...but there's a chance that you might ruin the rims without the protection of the tire. Good luck though. Nice lookin ride.
Old 11-27-2003 | 04:19 PM
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Looks good, get thicker tires
Old 11-27-2003 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBowtie
I don't want to sound like a broken record, but 1)Those wheels look awesome on your car, and 2) Maybe you could go a little bigger on the tires.

Obviously, the deal is done, and you can't just return the tires, but maybe when it comes time to get new ones, you can upgrade. I agree with the curb rash comment. Not saying it looks bad...but there's a chance that you might ruin the rims without the protection of the tire. Good luck though. Nice lookin ride.
Thanks. Yeah, not like I could return the tires. However. I will lower it 1" and that'll make it look a little better for sure. If I could do it again, I would go w/275's instead of the 265's I have now. Lesson learned.
Old 11-28-2003 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SPANKY LS1
Those tires are too small for those rims, and look silly, IMO. But, its your car and your $$$, so.....
Old 11-28-2003 | 01:38 PM
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I run 275's on my 18" C5 wheels and it fits perfect.

Also, a stock 16" tire wheel combo is 25.64"

18" wheel w/275's is 25.57"

18" wheel w/265's is 25.30"
Old 11-29-2003 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SPANKY LS1
Those tires are too small for those rims, and look silly, IMO. But, its your car and your $$$, so.....
I think one or 2 people in this thread were honest. I think his car as a direct result will be having a few traction and tire problems
Old 11-29-2003 | 01:49 PM
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Dude I am planning on ordering those rims this week and haven't seen them on another pewter TA and they look awesome, just more justification for me to get them. WHat are they 18x9.5?? I'm wanting the 18x10.5 for the rear tho. Sweet man!!

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