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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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I just got a 97 z28 and i am planning on putting a ss hood on it and i have the the chrome factory snowflake wheels right now. I am wondering what wheel would make it look the best. ZR1, Y2K, Z06? The more input and pictures the better!
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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look all through this section, you can see almost any wheel combo you want. I currently have chrome z06's on mine which look amazing, but Iv stepped up a notch and went with the black HP evos which im getting put on next week. You also have to look at what your budget allows.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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I've always liked zo6s on camaros
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Man, I remember those days. Decisions, decisions...I finally went with Z06's on my Z28. But you really can't go wrong with any of those.
Here is some inspiration for you.

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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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I'm not a big fan of Z06 wheels on f-bods but that camaro looks stunning
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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i have always been a big fan of chrome ZR1's. but dimasZ28's car dose look clean with those Z06's...
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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what colors your can cause all those wheels come i different finishes and the finish can really make a difference, sometimes chrome just doesn't cut it. even though its beautiful and not to hard to keep shinny
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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ok i dont care what color your can is how bout your CAR
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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My car is a maroon-ish orange color, i think its ceyane red or something like that. And it is a 97 so it's not the same body style as the 98+ camaros. What size z06 wheels are those. I am almost sure i am going to go with 17's so i am thinking either z06 or zr1. Let me know what you think. And keep the input coming!
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Thanks! they are 18x10.5 rear and 17x9.5 front with 295 rear 275 front. did you search for z06 wheels with that color camaro yet. there should be a few pics here and there.
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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how about gunmetal???
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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personally im not a fan of the gunmetal or black rims. I really do like the look of the chrome z06 wheels tho. Would it look just as good if i went 17's all the way around or woulud it look alot better with the wider 18's in back and 17's in front? If i were to get the 17/18 combo, what are tire costs? keep in mind im only a college student. Keep the suggestions coming! By the way, i do feel really inspired to go out and get the z06's. Now i just wish my wallet could get inspired!

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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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College student huh? Well, you can't be dipping into your beer fund to maintain your tires, so it would be wise to do the same on all 4's.
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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I would agree if i was a drinker but im not, im just poor Thanks for all the input. If anyone has pics of either 17 inch z06 or zr1 chrome wheels please post them. Thanks!
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http://www.simmonswheel.com.au/range.html#

I like the FR's look.. 18's all around!

What color is your car?? Cuz the Y2Ks look good on some colors (i.e. white) IMO.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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my car is a maroonish orange. i want to say its ceyenne red or something like that but im not totally sure. I have narrowed it down to 17" zr1's or z06's. I think i am going to go with 9.5 all around. any advice helps! Keep the input coming and if you have pictures they help a bunch! Thanks for the input.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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I think y2k, z06 and zr1s are kind of played out now. I have 17in zr1s on my car right now and I am seriously thinking about getting rid of them for some HP EVO wheels. HP wheels are in the same price range as y2ks, z06s and zr1s.

if you have to get one of the vette wheels, I say at least get them in gunmetal color.
I am sick of chrome.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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I have been trying to put some pictures on here of my car but i can't get them to work. If Anyone has a picture of a 97 camaro with chrome z06 wheels or zr1's, please post them. If i were to get z06 wheels, what color should i paint my calipers?
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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I am a really big fan of the Y2K wheels on the LT1 Maros. I think my inspiration was J-pack on Ls1Lt1. I really like his car
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