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11-16-2007, 12:52 AM

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depends on the weight, its extra rotational mass that you don't want, plus it stresses components like your brakes.

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11-16-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bill9000

I'm really likin' these.... I just gotta figure out how to sell the wheels/tires I have, then get the new wheels quickly, cause I am driving the car!

I have also heard the 20's may be hurting my "get-up-and-go" speed???? anyone know about this? I would'nt have thought wheel size would affect performance?

A lot of people have TT IIs on their F-bodys, but I still love them. You really cannot go wrong. IF you wanted to save a little, look into the Torque Thrust M...it's similar, but closer to the Mustang "Bullitt" wheel. It's worth the extra to get TT IIs IMHO. I also like the 200S, which was used on some GMMG cars I belive.

--------Torque Thrust M---------------Torque Thrust II---------------------200S------------

As for hurting performance...the farther the rotating mass is from the axle centerline, the more torque it takes to turn it. So in a way, it's robbing torque that would otherwise be converted into thrust to move your car forward. For the same reason, it works your brakes harder.

Here's a red car with the 200s:

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11-16-2007, 02:33 PM

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I personally love the split 5 stars on the birds and you can pull off 19's and still lower the car and they don't look gangster at all. I get mass compliments on my wheels and they are 19's

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11-16-2007, 03:34 PM

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I personally love the split 5 stars on the birds and you can pull off 19's and still lower the car and they don't look gangster at all. I get mass compliments on my wheels and they are 19's

What wheels are those?

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11-16-2007, 09:35 PM

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i vote TT2's

+1, especially on an red T/a

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11-17-2007, 02:05 PM

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Holy monster truck Batman!
18s all around. If you got the cash go with CCWs

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11-17-2007, 08:59 PM

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Can't go wrong with CCW.

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11-17-2007, 09:34 PM

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i vote FM5s for a nice clean look.

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11-17-2007, 10:16 PM

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CCWs get my vote.

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11-18-2007, 02:26 AM

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that is some serious ground clearance. everyone has ttII including myself... i think u should stick with those...because no matter what they look good.