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Need help with choosing the best wheel size for my car
06-18-2007, 09:34 PM
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Need help with choosing the best wheel size for my car I am getting a set of Ruff Racing 278's in chrome for our 1999 SS
Here is where I am torn.
I can't decide between 18's all around, 18/19 combo(liking this right now), or 19's all around.
PLEASE POST PICS. I have searched, but have not found anything great as far as 18/19 combos especially!
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Chris
Here is where I am torn.
I can't decide between 18's all around, 18/19 combo(liking this right now), or 19's all around.
PLEASE POST PICS. I have searched, but have not found anything great as far as 18/19 combos especially!
Thanks
Chris
06-19-2007, 10:54 AM
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I've got Drag radials and some chrome zR1's at the house. I am basing these wheels off of looks alone! Mainly wanting to make sure I dont mind the rear having a little less sidewall.
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06-19-2007, 08:16 PM
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I am running a 45mm offset on all 4 but I would recommend a 35 on the fronts. I had to install 1/4 spacers to clear the LS1 calipers. Tires I am running 255/35/18 on the front for now but I am swapping them out for 275/35/18s. on the rear I have 275/30/19s right now with a pair of 295/30/19s waiting to be installed. I decided I wanted a little wider tire on the wheels. But overall I am very happy with the look!!
07-03-2007, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ezekielta
I am running a 45mm offset on all 4 but I would recommend a 35 on the fronts. I had to install 1/4 spacers to clear the LS1 calipers. Tires I am running 255/35/18 on the front for now but I am swapping them out for 275/35/18s. on the rear I have 275/30/19s right now with a pair of 295/30/19s waiting to be installed. I decided I wanted a little wider tire on the wheels. But overall I am very happy with the look!!
07-03-2007, 02:08 PM
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Your traction will get worse with the larger wheel for off the line launches but for cornering my car improved. I think the 295s will help a little bit but I am not expecting a miracle. I kept the 315/35/17 for track days.
