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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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I've been thinking about swapping the wheels on my Firebird, but I have no idea what to go to. I love the TT2 design it's classic and looks great on the car.

I was thinking about selling the wheels I have and running polished TT2s with 11s out back.

Let me see what you people have out there.

Btw...here are some pictures of my car for reference:
(note the car has a TA hatch on it also)





These were a buddies wheels I just swapped on for a week. I liked them but they were too big and tired would be rediculously expensive. lol

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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Polished TT2's would set the white off imo
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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As much as I think the polished would look good, they are a PITA to keep clean and shiney. I loved the chrome Firehawks...kinda sad I don't still have them. lol
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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im liking that first pic. didnt think theyd look that good, get those man.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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im liking that first pic. didnt think theyd look that good, get those man.
that's my car...that's what i have on there now. tt2s 9.5" all the way around. i want more meat out back though and i've been just kinda looking around seeing what's out there...
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Old May 6, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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I think your car looks wicked as it sits, I'd just get 11" rears if that's what you're craving. Out of the 3 the TTII's look the absolute best!
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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Trust'
I think your car looks wicked as it sits, I'd just get 11" rears if that's what you're craving. Out of the 3 the TTII's look the absolute best!

Ditto!!
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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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agree just get the 11's out back and then you have a spare set if you ever need um.
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/western-members/916166-18-wheels-chrome-w-tires.html

these look good and not a bad price for rims and tires.
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yea id just get 11s, keep the look you have now. looks great dude dont change it up.
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IMO the polished tt2s with 315s would look the best, that's what I have on my white formula, so i guess I'm a little biased...
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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Trust'
I think your car looks wicked as it sits, I'd just get 11" rears if that's what you're craving. Out of the 3 the TTII's look the absolute best!
+1 for just going with the same wheel in wider width and saving money. Now if you are just interested in seeing something totally different on the car, then that's another talk show...
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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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I love the look for the TT2s, but so does everyone else. Granted there's a reason for it, but I'm just trying to get away from the norm and do something unique.

I have been thinking about C6 Z06s in gunmetal. 18x9.5s and 18x10.5s with some 275 and 315s...
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the ones you have now or the polished tt2s.
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