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Old 03-29-2011, 01:51 PM
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Size:  163.1 KBNeed a little help here, I am thinking to go bigger on the wheels, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK, ,just leave it the way it is or go taller, how tall of a wheel and tire can I fit in the rear with out any modification ,, THESE WHEELS ARE 17 INCH
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 02:16 PM
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you should probally go bigger and give me your rims and tires! nice ride, same color as mine but i don't have the black stripes. can you post a picture of the hood so i can get an idea how it would look on my camaro?
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 08:38 PM
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Don't ruin it; looks perfect to me. Wider in the back maybe, but not taller!
 
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Old 04-08-2011, 03:23 PM
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Don't go larger! 17" is the largest you want to go on 60's - 70's cars. Any larger looks like wagon wheels.

Yours look good. I like the classic 5 spoke look. If you want to change something maybe try a bit wider in the back.
 
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Personally i would go smaller and wider on the back, 15" cragars or centre lines all the way. i like the old school look, i would even go with the original 15" 5 spoke.
 
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These are what I am going to go with for sure. I don't know if they will fit I'll cross that bridge when i get there. This picture I found on the internet has totally inspired me, blacked out chrome and all.


20" of awesomeness
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they are sports muscle rims.



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Old 04-11-2011, 08:49 AM
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Not enough sidewall in my opinion. I like a little more rubber.
 
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Old 04-11-2011, 08:53 AM
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IMHO that looks ridiculous, but to each his own right. Are you going for the donked out look?
 
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Yeah not much rubber there I would prefer 18's however they don't make that wheel any smaller. Ride quality pry going to suffer. But I'm in it for speed not comfort. lol I'm not sure what donked out look is... I guess I just like the look of a lot of wheel.
 
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Originally Posted by JmeZ28
Yeah not much rubber there I would prefer 18's however they don't make that wheel any smaller. Ride quality pry going to suffer. But I'm in it for speed not comfort. lol I'm not sure what donked out look is... I guess I just like the look of a lot of wheel.
Ride will suffer, but they're also very easy to bust a rim. First pothole you hit and there it goes! Not enough rubber sidewall to protect the rim from damage, so the tire stores sell lots of replacement tires and wheels to anyone who runs that setup much.
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