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Black C6s (18x9.5 & 18.10.5 combo)
15.79%
Black Ruff 280s (18x9.5 all around)
31.58%
Black c5 Zo6s no rivets (18x9.5 & 18.10.5 combo)
21.05%
Black TTMs (17x9.5 & 17.10.5 combo)
42.11%
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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which wheels do yall like better for a black SS.


the new black C6s:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-17...ayphotohosting

or black ruff 280s:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Co...ayphotohosting

I thru in a couple more choices to see what ever one thinks. Im kinda of leaning towards the c6 but not for sure yet. My ss is blacked out with hugger orange ss badges and orange calipers.

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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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I chose both C5 z06's and ruff racing 280 black because I have both
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Personally, I'd stay with 17's(TT2). Going any bigger makes the brakes look small and puny. Plus the TT2 has that "get out of the way" look.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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i say the ruffs that lip is sick
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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i would have to say the z06
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Come on i know more people have looked at it . just vote and let me know what u think.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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I think you should put chrome on a black car. Im not a fan of black on black on black on black on black. . . If I have to pick one Id say the TTM's.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Black C5Z06's , either 17's all the way around or 18's all the way around.
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