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17x9 and 17x11 chrome zr1
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31.91%
17x9 silver(non-polished) ws6
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2.13%
17x9.5 & 18x10.5 gunmetal/chrome z06
17
36.17%
17x9 silver/chrome firehawk
10
21.28%
other; or stick with the 16's , put drag radials on the back and same money for power mods!!!
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8.51%
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help my indecisive @$$ pick wheels!

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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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ok ive decided im tired of rolling around on 16's and need a little more of the proverbial "bling."

the choices...

17x9 & 17x11 chrome zr1
17x9 silver(non-polished) ws6 wheel
17x9.5 & 18x10.5 silver z06 wheel
17x9.5 & 18x10.5 chrome z06 wheel
17x9 silver firehawk
17x9 chrome firehawk

feel free to suggest something.

also, if anyone has pics of these wheels on black trans am's, lowered examples prefferd.
that would be awsome.
thanks guys!

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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:45 AM
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get ready for ppl to say none of them they are played out .all of them will look awsome.I voted zr1 love them on TA
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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Out of the choices above, I would have to go with the Chrome Firehawks for T/A. But I personnally prefer the TT2 or fikse on a T/A. Yes, I know that everyone has TT2s, but they still look great on a T/A and thats why they all have them. Here are a couple pics of the fikse that I prefer on a T/A

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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Why not C5 Y2Ks? They look awesome on TAs to me. Yeah some people have them, but they're a clean choice.



If not those then chrome ZR-1s.
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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Hard, Firehawks or ZR1's. Whatever you pick go chrome!
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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If you're anything like me you'll change 4 or 5 times. The Chromes ZR1's would be a great choice to start with. 17x11 look really mean in back!
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by murphy80
Out of the choices above, I would have to go with the Chrome Firehawks for T/A. But I personnally prefer the TT2 or fikse on a T/A. Yes, I know that everyone has TT2s, but they still look great on a T/A and thats why they all have them. Here are a couple pics of the fikse that I prefer on a T/A

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i really like those type of wheels, but i dont think i will be able to afford them with tires. = /


i think the 17x11 will look real mean in the back, especially lowered. anyone got pics?????

thanks for all the suggestions guys!!
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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FM5's in 18" or better yet buy my Kinesis K58's

They are Kinesis K58's in 18"


Also notice the brakes. They are Baer 6 pots baby!!!

For sale as well.......choices, choices
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those are very good looking wheels, but out of my price range im sure... = /
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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anyone think these look like ccw 505 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-RU...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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anyone think these look like ccw 505 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-RU...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by phatkat
anyone think these look like ccw 505 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-RU...QQcmdZViewItem
Your link doesn't work for me, but I assume you are talking about the RUFF wheels? If so, yes they do look very similar to the CCW's and with a MUCH nicer price tag. Personally I really do not like the rivets they have, but if that does not bother you then they are hard to beat.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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I don't like chrome. I'd consider black chrome ZR1s maybe.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Sorry the car isnt lowered and it only has 17s in the back but it might give you a general idea how chrome z06 wheels would look.



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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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guys, i bought some 17" silver ws6 wheels.
i got them for a steel. $180 bucks!!!
w00t

thanks for the tips and the feedback.
ill post up some pics when i get them.


ps. ive been looking for these wheels for a long time because its the exact look i was going for with the car. silver/black
ill post up some pics once i buy tires =]

thanks again!!!
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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If ya have the cash to burn go for chrome z06's if not save cash and do the last option.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Hardly ever see silver ws6 wheels, I bet it will look awesome. Post some pics. Oh, and are you on FAST?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Fire-formula 93
Hardly ever see silver ws6 wheels, I bet it will look awesome. Post some pics. Oh, and are you on FAST?
yeah from what i understand they are pretty rare and expensive as well.

nah im not on FAST, im a member but i dont really post on there. same with MOfbody.
ive been tellin myself i would be more active with the local fbody scene. but its hard bein the new guy i suppose =]
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