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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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Im wondering what are the major drawbacks to 19's on an fbody? I always thought 18s would be as big as id go but a guy is giving me a real good deal on some HRE Wheels and they look siiick. And also if anyone has pics of 19's on a firebird or just on any fobody thatd be cool. Thanks!
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love them!
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Those look good what size tires are you running? Any probs with them?
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i had 20' s and they looked sick
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19x8.5 with 255/35/19 front, 19x9.5 295/35/19 rear. no probs at all, i actually ran faster at the track, switched from 18" zo6. they look 10000X better in person.
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19x9.5 295/35/19 rear. no probs at all,
How did you pull that off? was your speedo off alittle?
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How did you pull that off? was your speedo off alittle?
not much if any, maybe 2-5 mph at most! ive asked friend that are cruising next to me, but all of them have diffrent gear or tires also, its hard to tell
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Mk well that makes up my mind. Ill have a set of hre 541r's in a week!
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That picture is awesome Brian..!
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