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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Well I decided to get new rims and tires about three weeks ago. Finally decided to post up the pics. I know everyone has ZR1s buy I like them. Tell me what you guys think. (Im already planning on lowering.)

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Well I decided to get new rims and tires about three weeks ago. Finally decided to post up the pics. I know everyone has ZR1s buy I like them. Tell me what you guys think. (Im already planning on lowering.)

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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yeah looks alot better
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much better!..... hopefulley 17x11s?
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Thanks guys. They are 17x9.5's. I got them off a member here for a good deal. Im going to end up getting the 17x11's for the rears in a few months. After I get done doing a few things to the car like installing nitrous and getting a cam.
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Nice job.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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the wheels look great, love the black zr1s with the machined lip
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Nice looking, alot better. Gotta love a red car with black wheels!
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everyone has them because they always look good!!
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