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Old 07-01-2008, 06:33 PM
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Any comments on how this looks? I am looking at a set of 18x8.5" C6 wheels for all 4 wheels. Worried it'll look like its up extra high with the thin wheels and tires.

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Old 07-01-2008, 10:03 PM
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Yea, it's called the Z71 mod
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4x4 skinny tire mod.
Old 07-01-2008, 10:17 PM
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I guess I've been used to wide wheels and anything less than a 9.5" rim just doesn't sit right with me ... lol ... I can barely get the 10.5" to keep me planted.
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i had 18" rims on my car for a while before i lowered it. I had 275/40/18 KDW tires on them and i think the extra sidewall filled up the wheel wells more, and who knows maybe it gave me a little better traction at launch.
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8.5 on all corners wont look that good, i didnt even know they made them thinner than 9.5
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better to go with 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 or bigger in back?
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I have 18x8.5 all around, and yes I know it's dumb. I was stupid when I bought them 2 years ago.


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yea just like Cookba, i have 275/40/18s with 9.5 all around. It sat a tad bit high for me so i lowered it 2 inches haha. 2 inches looks amazing but there was a loss in driveability. I think if i was to do it over Id only drop it one inch.
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i would go with 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear, if those are your options. when i lowered my car with Strano springs it improved the drivability of the car




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