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Old 08-26-2010, 06:01 PM
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These are American Racing Phantom 17" with Nitto Nt555 245/45/17. Haven't seen anyone else with these which is why I got them. Paid about $1300 for the wheels and rims package at wheelsnext.com. Just like opinions good or bad. Thanks, and the driveway spots aren't from the car!

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There's a reason no one else has those wheels.
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Not a real big fan of those man, sorry! It doesn't have the meefy look with the big lip that these cars look best with. It would look better on a G35 or something like that I think...
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Originally Posted by newchevyman
There's a reason no one else has those wheels.
Ummmmmm, I agree with the above....
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i personally dotn like but it what you like that matters
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Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah...no! Sorry man, those wheels just don't look good on our cars...
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I do not.

Not a fan of that hood either.

However, do as you wish.
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sorry but no
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Your garage door looks a little messed up too.
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wow, next step would be to remove and ask for refund.
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My dad has that hood on his '68 Corvette Those wheels are a no go, sorry man.
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Those tires are smaller (width) than your stockers. I can't say I like anything about the wheels or the hood but it's your car. Keep it clean.
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Maybe if it was lowered...
It my look a lot better.
sunoco would definitely go well with this car.
I say something different and unique. =]
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Wow. Hate to pile on, but did you lose a bet? Yikes....sorry, its not workin' for me either.
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Come on guys, the wheels aren't that bad. 5 spoke with rivits. Just lower it, you will be fine. Good price for the wheels and tires too. Keep it clean, I like the color of the car.
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I'll be honest, I'm not really digging them. However, kudos to you for at least trying something different. It's nice to see something other than a TTM or Vette knockoff for a change.

I'd have gone wider though, why only a 245?
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**** all that sorry I'm not digging them bull ****.
Those wheels straight up look like a hookers busted *** hole.
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Dont mind the negativity man.
In order for those wheels to stand out even better....
add some tint to your windows, loose the hood and go sunoco, lower the car a bit, berger panel that bitch and your set.
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How skinny are those wheels? The 245 look like they are even a little too big for them?
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I am not a huge fan... But, I agree that if the car was lowered a touch it would look better..



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