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tt2's: 17x9.5/17x11
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ZR1's: 17x9.5/17x11
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chrome Y2K's: 18x9.5/18x10.5
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chrome zo6's: 18x9.5/18x10.5
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26.92%
black zo6 motorsports: 18x9.5/18x10.5
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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i really really want some FM5s for got to say that
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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lol who doesnt? i would just be too scared to drive the damn thing with those on it. and if they got stolen! man that would suck.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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I'm not NBM but i have chrome Y2K 18's all the way around, with a 2 inch drop.





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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:58 AM
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HP Racing Rims HPR-5, they were pretty popular for awhile then they kinda fell off. I still love em. Changed the whole car imo.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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Those HPR-5s don't looks bad at all, what are the specs? I'm in the same boat here too and unless someone finds something that really impresses me I'm just saving for some FM5s. I need a 17" rims that is at least 9" wide.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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damn those Y2k's look awesome, ive looked at your car before. the only thing that i dont like about those wheels though are they seem so FLAT! maybe its just the pictures...
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NBMgreg
damn those Y2k's look awesome, ive looked at your car before. the only thing that i dont like about those wheels though are they seem so FLAT! maybe its just the pictures...
No its not the pics, they are pretty flat. But i love them, i love them sitting still, and love them rolling too! I wish someone would have made an aftermarket set with a nice lip on the back and a little lip up front, but i am pleased with the look.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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are those 18x10.5's in the rear? i dont see that size in the Y2K often
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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I had just about every wheel ever on my old NBM SS so I'll just post up some pics in each of its stages:

18" Y2k Chrome C5 Whells all around:


17" Fikse FM5s:



17" Silver ZR1s with 11's in the back:


17" Chrome ZR1s 17x9:


15" Prostars 15x3.5 fronts 15x8 in the back:


AS A JOKE 30th Anniv. WS6 wheels:


17" 10 Spoke SS wheels:
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Like i said before bluestreak98 that car with y2k's looks damn good, but then so does the fiske, drag rims and zr1s. Hey 99camarosupersport you have any more pics of that camaro with the dark rims and what kind are they do u or anyone know?
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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There is one of mine, I can see if I can find more. Chrome ZR1's 17x9's all the way around. Although I'm thinking about different wheels now.
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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anybody seen chrome 10 spokes on a t/a?? i saw a silver ws6 with them, it looked nice... anybody else seen this?
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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here is the ws6 with the 10 spokes, looks alot better in person though.
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/739610
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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I know how you feel....I was about to order the CCWs. I even called and got the full price with shipping.....Got a little sticker shocked and never called back

$4200 to my door with Michelin PS2 tires
Maybe when BFG releases the KDW2 I will order them....think it'll drop the price about $500

Other than CCWs there is nothing really out there, Fiske are cool but the same price. TT2s are cool but everyone has them
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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I know how you feel....I was about to order the CCWs. I even called and got the full price with shipping.....Got a little sticker shocked and never called back

$4200 to my door with Michelin PS2 tires
Maybe when BFG releases the KDW2 I will order them....think it'll drop the price about $500

Other than CCWs there is nothing really out there, Fiske are cool but the same price. TT2s are cool but everyone has them
I also called and talked to CCW, and although I can afford the wheels, the price of tires is way too much, I mean 300+/ rears and close to 300/ fronts
insane!!! especially when I replace the rears about once a year

BFG are has released the KDW2, are they suppose to release a 305/30/19? will it be under 250/ tire?

I mean I also have looked at iForged 2 piece wheels(call they are about the same as a CCW) and the tires needed for there sizes seem much more affordable (Firestone Firehawk or Nitto 555 (non competition)) than the Brigdestone/Pirelli Ferrari tires, apparently the SuperAmerica, for the CCWs

my only other option is consideration so far is OEM GM Grand Sports (no OE replicas, AFS, etc...)
and using either Nittos with DR in the rear, or Goodyear/BFG tires

and as far as I know the Fikse seem much more expensive about 3300 for the 17" combos and 3800 for the 18" combos (that does not leave much for tires, considering the Michelin PS2s are 400+/tire)

I might also consider the Y2ks OEM, any idea about backspacing and offsets? I mean will they fit on a Formula without BFH or adjustable Panhard bar?
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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the OEM Y2k wheels are 17x8.5 and 18x9.5 correct?

if they are like the aftermarket replicas, anything that uses a 295 or higher tire will need the BFH... you should only need the PHB if your lowered right?
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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nice look
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the OEM Y2k wheels are 17x8.5 and 18x9.5 correct?
yes, here's where I found the OEMs http://www.vettewheel.com/default.htm

if they are like the aftermarket replicas, anything that uses a 295 or higher tire will need the BFH... you should only need the PHB if your lowered right?
really cause CCW was trying to tell me that 305/30/19 would not rub,
and I am lowered, so I guess I need one

right now all I got is a panhard bar with the polys
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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ya you'll almost definately rub with 305's on a lowered car, it says in the sticky anything 295 and up will rub, only when lowered though i think
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