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Aug 8, 2004 | 12:52 PM

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18x8 opinions...

do you guys think is a bad idea to go with this size rim? what is the biggest size tire i can fit on it?

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Aug 8, 2004 | 01:38 PM

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I wouldn't do it... It just doesn't look right. I wouldn't go with anything wider than a 255 tire on it.

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Aug 8, 2004 | 03:11 PM

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Don't do it. Had 18x8 AR Eagle 077 wheels on my Camaro (see sig) back in high school. Looked terrible. I fit 265/35/18 tires on though.

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Aug 8, 2004 | 03:18 PM

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guess its not worth looking good on the side view if it dont look good in the back

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Aug 8, 2004 | 03:27 PM

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guess its not worth looking good on the side view if it dont look good in the back

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Aug 8, 2004 | 07:01 PM

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Thats the wrong size. It will look stupid.

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Aug 8, 2004 | 07:12 PM

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im looking for some kick *** rims to put on my car and im trying to move away from tt's smoothies, y2k's and zo6's and i sure as hell will not pay for hre's...i liked the adr sterlings, but they only come in a 8in width..maybe ill just go with the stock 2002 ws6 rims

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Aug 8, 2004 | 07:45 PM

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What about 18x8.5 infront and 18x9.5 inback?

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Aug 8, 2004 | 07:54 PM

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sounds good..are you refering to a specific rims?

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Aug 8, 2004 | 09:25 PM

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These r 18x8s I had on my old Firebird!

look great I just wish the backs would have been wider! If I could do it again I would have went wider!

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Aug 8, 2004 | 10:58 PM

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This is my old 94 Firebird
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Eagle 077's
245/35/18

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Aug 8, 2004 | 11:04 PM

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looks good from the side but not in the back.....thanks for the pics!! you in the navy z28venom?

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Aug 8, 2004 | 11:35 PM

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looks good from the side but not in the back.....thanks for the pics!! you in the navy z28venom?

Yep.. USN
Stationed in Hawaii right now.. Me and the Z are headed to San Diego in Jan..

Can't wait.. I finally get to run with some more F-Bodies..

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Aug 9, 2004 | 10:25 AM

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ehh...not the way its looking. they closed (are closing) 2 of the closest tracks!!! *******!

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