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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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what rims do you guys think i should get im probably doing 18' chromies
the tops ones are 18' kmc stealths.....and the bottom ones are 20' irocs....
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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either one would look good.

The only thing I dont like about the KMCs is that pointy centercap
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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i like the top ones the 18s...the 20s are way to big i think and chromed to hell lol.

Though chromed 16-17 iroc wheels would look nice.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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either one would look good.

The only thing I dont like about the KMCs is that pointy centercap
agreed those top wheels are really nice but the center cap has gotta go.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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GTA WITH 18" ANTERA WHEELS

18x 9.5 Antera Wheels on my GTA (for sale)
235/40/18 Dunlop SP8000 Tires
Upgrading to 20's this summer!
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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out of the 2 i'd say the iroc's although unless you have alot of money your 20's are going to be very pricey and not only will you go through tires like crazy but the rims will bend very easily since you'll have to run a very thin sidewall to make it look right at all and keep the height the same.

the first one looks rather thin and not intimidating for a sports car....not that it matters but a good looking wheel should flow with the rest of the car whatever you decide.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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18" Chrome IROC rims would do the trick.....20's are a little large and the KMC Stealth rims are not a good choice for a thirdgen.....

Or some chrome 17" Neepers.....:lala:
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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oh no i wouldnt get 20's cause i would have to raise my car or put a air ride suspension on it....the only way i can do the 18' is with the 215/35/18 low pro's if not i cant turn my wheels...so i probably will do 18's...17's if i cant do 18's
and ya i hate the kmc center cap...thats what always made me think not to do those wheels cause that ugly center cap
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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yuck.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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^yuck to what?
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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^yuck to what?
18 inch dubs on a thirdgen.

yuck.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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dubs are 20's or larger.......get with the times. bigger, better, faster. mine are 18's and i wish i went larger..

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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by Kandied91z
dubs are 20's or larger.......get with the times. bigger, better, faster. mine are 18's and i wish i went larger..

great hoopti.

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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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slammed_z, welcome to the board man! You were my first friend on CarDoman

I can't get enough of this 18/20 combo Blue502's rockin';


Another pic; http://web.pdx.edu/~btc/85/images/blue5021.jpg

I think it looks fantastic (bah humbug to you dub bah humbuggers!). And Kandied, I already want dubs, too! I'd love to pick up some 20" Z06 rims for the rear, but I don't think they'd match unless I got an entire set from the same manufacturer, but AFS doesn't do 20's. Oh well, I think I can live with 18's
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by burroughs
great hoopti.

LOL

Kandied91Z drives a Hoopti.......

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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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yeah...

the larger the wheel the bigger the brakes and better upgrades for tires. while i agree 20's are best left for cruisers and suv's i don't have problem with them. i know i'd ruin to many sets of wheels and tires though.

anyhow, enough i'm going back to work on the "hoopti"
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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well if it isn't the big loser from cardomain finally on thirdgen.org
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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thanks tpiroc i love that car looks good

and easyspeed what is your problem are you still bitchin about that stupid thing from cardomain? holy bud get over it i dont even care about it anymore so drop it already
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