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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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I am looking for some new chrome wheels that are 17s" or 18s". There are so many to chose from, so i would like everyone's opinion, on what wheels to get!





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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Well how much are u willing to spend?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Dont request TT's, or Z06's because everyone has them. Please people....

I wanna see someone get some unique wheels, Im tired of seeing the same stuff.
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Well how much are u willing to spend?
Anywheres from $1500 to $2000 max on wheels only!
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Originally Posted by 1998Z28LOADED
Dont request TT's, or Z06's because everyone has them. Please people....

I wanna see someone get some unique wheels, Im tired of seeing the same stuff.

So what are some unique wheels? ideas?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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I like the CCW SP500 and the CCW 505a, but thoes are a little out of my price range, i am doing a search, and cant come up with anything similar....?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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What do you guys think about these?

http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/ruf...79-wheels.html

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http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/ruf...78-wheels.html

Front: 18 x 8.5"
Rear: 18 x 9.5" or would it be crazy to go 19" that would look dumb theo?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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i like the 278 myself almost makes me wanna sellf my TT2'S and get those.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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One problem, i can not figure out what the bolt patterns are of thoes wheels!
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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well, not exactly "rare" but tasteful are the c6's. look great on ta's too. just my .02 cents. spend the extra money on a catback . pretty car btw!
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Yep, these are pretty nice wheels, what about TT2's 18" chrome?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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check out this site http://www.tiresdelivered.com/advancedSearch.php It is already linked to the wheels available for your car. FYI I ordered 18's with tires delivered and paid extra for shipping to hawaii and the total was 1500. I am sure you can find some nice rims there.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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So if i deside to go 18" all around, whats scraficed speed, acceleration, handling, and brakeing? If so how bad? Give me an an idea....
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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nice t/a good color btw.

FM5's look sweet on that color, i dont know if thats out of your price range, but thats one of my favorit rims for the LS1 t/a's.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Bogart R/T's

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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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If you're not completely set on chrome, I'm selling my silver HPR5s. I think they look great on TAs (obviously, that's why I bought them). Also, I don't think a ton of people are running them, or at least they weren't when I bought these. You can see pics of mine in my FS thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/744113-fs-hpr5-18x8s-18x9s-new-tires.html

Or, if you really have to have chrome, I think HP may have started offering these in the proper bolt pattern and backspace for our cars in chrome now.......they weren't available yet when I bought mine.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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you had a great grandfather
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Chrome 17 x 9 WS6 wheels will look good
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...bird-ws6.shtml
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gordon0652
Anywheres from $1500 to $2000 max on wheels only!
Crome AR Rebels 18/9s up front and 18/10s out back. Total out the door at Discount tire 2K with BFG-force 275/18/35 KDW2s. Good luck




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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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TSW Volcano's look a lot like CCW SP500's and they're a lot cheaper. I think they discontinued them but I'm sure you could track down a set somewhere.
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