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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 11:21 AM
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HI All, Currently I have 18x9.5 HPR 5's on all corners. While they are a nice looking wheel, I'm starting to get a little too used to them after more than a decade. I'd like to go towards something a little more aggressive looking but haven't come across something that strikes me yet. I was thinking of the C7 Stingray DD Satin Black Machined wheel (https://www.oewheelsllc.com/CV18A-D1...rolet-Corvette) , but I'm not the biggest fan of black wheels since they tend to 'disappear' in pictures and such.

So open to suggestions! Picture for reference.


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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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First your wheels look very nice, personally I wanted a drag look, yet square set up. That wouldn't look stupid if I had an extra set ove 15×10s/ drag radials. For when I wanted to go straight line...... My 17×9.5s on a square set up was a good flexible combo. Just my opinion.....




They sit out wide , and you have to do some rolling/cutting. But I really like the low/wide stance...I'm running Cooper zeon RS3-G1 275/40/r17. Non directional, so I can rotate any way I please. Just some ideas!!
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 08:54 PM
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Thanks! What wheel is that you're running? Like the look you have going there although a little subtle for what I am thinking.
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 06:32 AM
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I'm sorry, those are racestars polished. I've also been looking at year one snow flake wheels . They look nice on the right color car. Either way you have an endless amount ove choices, good luck!
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I'm sorry, those are racestars polished. I've also been looking at year one snow flake wheels . They look nice on the right color car. Either way you have an endless amount ove choices, good luck!
Totally forgot about Year One making modern Snowflakes! I think they would look great on our cars for sure, happen to have a picture of a cat with them? I can only seem to find 2nd gens with them.
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Pretty Shure there is a thread here somewhere .

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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 08:42 AM
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They sure look good! I was looking on their site and see they offer a few colors as well.
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@PMD Power,

Let me know if your still interested in our wheels. I can probably give you a better deal then whats online.

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@PMD Power,

Let me know if your still interested in our wheels. I can probably give you a better deal then whats online.

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Thanks! If I can ever come to a decision I'll be sure to reach out.
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