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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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They aren't limited to what they have either. I called our local store and he told me to let him know whatever I wanted and they could usually get it. I was checking out some 18" MB wheels for $150. Black/polished and silver/polished. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...bp=&vid=011616 Comes in 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 Not bad looking.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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ruff 278
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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i like that ruff 278 all chrome...
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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alright pm me the price you want those for, but as mentioned before s of right now im just looking, i dont want to jump the gun.

And yes i know i figured out they were 17's
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Default I got some rims that would look the best on your car for sale right now!

They are 17' forgeline RS. These rims are forged and top of the line. Brand new they are worth 600 a piece. I hate to get rid of them but I got a free narrowed 12 bolt and they won't fit but they will fit your car it looks like it has a factory rear end. I will work out a killer deal and plus I am in Burleson TX so we can meet halfway no shipping charges.. Trust me on this they will look good on that car PM me and I will send you pictures . Also they would come with Nitto drag radials on the rear and Firestones on the front. Thanks
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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sorry man, but im looking for 18's. Thanks for the offer though
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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i dont know who makes it but, i have seen ZR1 rims in 18's. they look ok.

im moving on to different rims too, i got bored of zr1's and i finaly bought pro star's cant wait to put them on
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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I have seen ZR1 rims advertised in 18" sizes too but I have yet to see them in person. Probably misrepresentation is what I think it is. Anyway, my vote goes for the first RUF wheels shown in the original post, black centers with polished lips
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 6-SpeedZ
Wow, if you cant read the sidewall of your tire and know if you have 17's or 18's, you are gonna have a hell of a time picking out wheels that look good......
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Did you look at those 18's I posted a link to?
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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they look alright, but i would think they would look better on a 350z or something (more like an imprt wheel IMO)
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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be carefull with getting 18, looks like your car is lowered, if it is 18 will rub up front. dude im going thru the same problem right now with the zr-1s. I just can't decide!!!!! but the RUFFs look verry good I think
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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18x9.5s with 56mm or smaller offset will fit fine even lowered. With 8.5s you could go as high as 65mm or as low as 38mm without modifications, even lowered.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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damn there is some idiots on this site...

to the comment above- how in the hell would a 18 wheel rub and not a 17 when you but the tires on you just get a tire with the same overall diameter...

the first ruffs you posted look sick!
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by skatinjay27
damn there is some idiots on this site...

to the comment above- how in the hell would a 18 wheel rub and not a 17 when you but the tires on you just get a tire with the same overall diameter...

the first ruffs you posted look sick!
yea your right there are some idiots on this site!!! It just so happend I saw it in real life and it dident work so well for the owner! Now the guy is running a narower tire on the 18 inch rim and it looks dumb!!! Oh yea his car is LOWERED smart guy! thats why.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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You can run 18s even lowered, it just depends on the backspacing and tire size.

I like the HP split spokes between the styles you've listed. The Ruffs arent bad, but I like the thinner spokes better.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 99ssdriver
yea your right there are some idiots on this site!!! It just so happend I saw it in real life and it dident work so well for the owner! Now the guy is running a narower tire on the 18 inch rim and it looks dumb!!! Oh yea his car is LOWERED smart guy! thats why.
I call bs
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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I second that motion.
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