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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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Due to my recent driving habits i am in need for new tires. So i figured i might as well get bigger wheels while i am at it. These will go on a 00 pewter Z TEll me what you guys think. Probably getting 17 inch or maybe even 18's. Here are some pics. I think these are called HP EVO . They come in silver and chrome. I think silver would look better. help me make a decision guys. Or if y'all think there are any other wheels i should look at let me know. there is ofcourse a $$ cap. No more than 1000 for all four . I found these for $894 for a set. Thanks in advance.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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Due to my recent driving habits i am in need for new tires. So i figured i might as well get bigger wheels while i am at it. These will go on a 00 pewter Z TEll me what you guys think. Probably getting 17 inch or maybe even 18's. Here are some pics. I think these are called HP EVO . They come in silver and chrome. I think silver would look better. help me make a decision guys. Or if y'all think there are any other wheels i should look at let me know. there is ofcourse a $$ cap. No more than 1000 for all four . I found these for $894 for a set. Thanks in advance.
They look real nice! $894 for set? Do they mean set as in two? or 4? And where at? If its four get them.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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IMO I think they look to "classy" or spoke like like they belong on something other than something with the nuts of the Z. A little tougher look always looks good. Like the ones attached are at Discount Tire 17X10.5 (227 per) so a set of 4 is only $908
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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They look real nice! $894 for set? Do they mean set as in two? or 4? And where at? If its four get them.
it is a set of 4 and they come with tires. I know it sound too good to be true but i want to give it a shot. they are from www.wheelbargain.com. I called them up and they confirmed the price but they said it was currently on backorder.

And Cokeroker i was looking at those but i say an LT1 rolling around here with those. I didnt really like them on . But i do appreicate the input.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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My opinion.....
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 05:05 AM
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the tires you get with them are 225.... no traction whatsoever on them. I am sure you can upgrade for a higher price, but at what cost? The rims are only 7.5 inches wide as well, so not sure how wide (245...275) that rim can handle. Don't forget... you get what you pay for
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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I don't know, you tell me what you think:






I had the 19's on my 35th. I had a huge response to these wheels. I love them! And I won 3 Super Chevy Best in Class awards with them on.

NineBall, owner of this site, has them on his 35th too. He has them in the "Hyper Silver Light", I had the Dark's.

I've got a set that will be going on my 69 next week. 19's in the rear, and 18's in the front. Got a crazy deal on them.

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Those wheels are amazing looking in person!

Nine ***** car draws stares everywhere it goes!

That dish is amazing for a "narrow" wheel!
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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Holy crap that 35th is absolutely beautiful, I'm jealous
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