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Old 02-09-2013, 09:15 PM
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Default New, Lighter Wheels - I'm diggin' 'em :-)

I know there is a debate about wheels "chrome-vs-black...etc." and how they look. And I totally believe in "to each his/her own." With that said, I give you, pics of my ride . . .




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Looks good.

What size tires are you running?
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You got em....!!!

THEY LOOK FANTASTIC!

I gotta get me those....

Did you get the rear 10.5s or 9.5s?
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They looks great and they don't disappear once you're 20 feet or more away, like black wheels.
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Originally Posted by TLTONEY
Looks good.

What size tires are you running?
OEM - but wheels are 1/2" wider on both front/back - gives me room to expand in the future. I was skeptical how this setup would look . . but I have nothing but love! Wheel wells are filled up perfectly with the extra 1/2" on both f/b.
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Originally Posted by Cor430vette
You got em....!!!

THEY LOOK FANTASTIC!

I gotta get me those....

Did you get the rear 10.5s or 9.5s?
Thanks again, Ed! And both front/rear are 1/2" wider so rears are 10.5" - fills the wheel wells perfectly - love 'em!
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Old 02-09-2013, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SeeFiveOhFun
Thanks again, Ed! And both front/rear are 1/2" wider so rears are 10.5" - fills the wheel wells perfectly - love 'em!
Someone on the forums said he had the 10.5s on the rear and the tires would rub against the wheel well when he went over bumps ...I was interested in the 10.5s but when I read that backed off.

Let us know if your having that problem!!


What size tires you have on the back?



LOOKS GREAT....I gotta buy these...
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http://tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

Lighter then stock!
less then 2k!
....these are the bomb.
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Originally Posted by Cor430vette
Someone on the forums said he had the 10.5s on the rear and the tires would rub against the wheel well when he went over bumps ...I was interested in the 10.5s but when I read that backed off.

Let us know if your having that problem!!


What size tires you have on the back?



LOOKS GREAT....I gotta buy these...
Thanks again, amigo! Stock size tires - no rubbing in the limited miles I've put on them . . . I was concerned about the same thing but does not appear to be an issue The wheels are 1/2" wider both f/r and it is obvious you can go up a couple sizes as long as OEM spec allow...
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Originally Posted by Cor430vette
http://tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

Lighter then stock!
less then 2k!
....these are the bomb.
Lighter is my draw And they're not only lighter, but forged, and look (in my opinion) amazing!
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very sweet...looks like a comp gray scheme like mine own...gotta love it. Enjoy, sir.
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Originally Posted by raspyc6
very sweet...looks like a comp gray scheme like mine own...gotta love it. Enjoy, sir.
Thanks, man! I was concerned at first, but once I saw them on the car, I knew it was the perfect choice (for me)!!
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Do not like that design wheel on the car
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Awesome looking and the perfect color for your Vette.
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Those are nice wheels for sure
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Those really look good. You made a good choice.


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