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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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15x10's
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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I want those wheels.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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They look good, but wash your car lol. Is that the black chrome?
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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They look good, but wash your car lol. Is that the black chrome?

Due to my work schedule and the rain i haven't had time.Barely had time to get these mounted and put on.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Zlow28
They look good, but wash your car lol. Is that the black chrome?
Yea black chrome
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:59 AM
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Looks killer,i need new wheels,car looks real good,nice work
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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Post better pics as soon as ya can
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Looks pretty good. I have always thought the race stars were good looking wheels.
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Looks good man
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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where did you buy them?.... i cant find the correct front back spacing for an f-body 2.25 bs
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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looks awesome
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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where did you buy them?.... i cant find the correct front back spacing for an f-body 2.25 bs
jims racing tires
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Two black ss camaros with darkstars in Louisiana. Lol

My brother from another mother. Haha

Went with the 17's myself.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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jims racing tires
so yours are 2.25 bs in the front?
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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so sick!!!
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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I want the exact same drag setup for my black SS, super jealous!
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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although it does kinda contradict what your going for, lowering that car would look bad ***.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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275/60/15 would =28" tall right? i want to do this exact setup
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Looks great! Good choice
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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275/60/15 would =28" tall right? i want to do this exact setup
sure is.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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