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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 11:56 PM
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Vette wheels on a Third Gen?

Has anyone put late model vette wheels on a third gen? Can it be done? Will the 18"x10.5" rear wheels fit with 295/35/18 tires in back with the 17"x9.5" front wheels with 275/45/17 tires up front?
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:13 AM
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that would look badass. sorry i haven't done it tho
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:15 AM
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You can make anything fit. There is a white camaro on this board with Y2k vette wheels.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:21 AM
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Are the bolt patterns the same?
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 01:02 PM
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Yes, the bolt patters are the same.....
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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you would need bolt on spacers. About $90 a pair
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 05:17 PM
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I did a little photo shop on my iroc.
just to show u wat it could look like
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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Wow, that does look sweet!
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 07:52 PM
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Shawn can you photo shop one with Zo6 wheels? That looks great!
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:02 PM
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It's possible. I know Scauffiel is running 18s in back and 17s in front. The rear has occasionaly rubbing on deep dips. Powermite is running 18s front and back but I have not talked to him to see how he likes his. I believe they are Image wheels. Looks pretty sharp. Might want to talk to those fellas if you thinking of 18s
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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sorry lasersi
but right now i dont have the program on my computer. give me a week or 2 and i can do it.
Shaun
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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I DID IT! KINDA GOTTA LOVE FAMILY
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:16 AM
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Thanks Shaun, that looks killer. No doubt on what wheels I want any more!
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:38 AM
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Personally i like the others bettter but the adapters are expensive. so be ready to pay.
Shaun
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 10:36 AM
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How bout photoshopping a nice blonde in that thing.
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 10:54 AM
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I agree, nothing worse then a nice car with a goofy lookin driver.
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 11:27 AM
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Gee thanks silentneko!

Shaun
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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Maybe you could do him a really big favor and photoshop that sucker WITHOUT a bra!?!?
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 03:08 PM
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HEY, I have a bra coming in the mail......I think they look fine on a white convertable and not bacd on his car....they protect the nose for the car shows.
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 07:55 PM
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SPNDR...or anybody that can help me out...how did you post the pics you photoshopped? I actually photoshopped some pics of your car with different types of rims on it...but I cannot figure out how to post them on the boards. Where do I find a host to do so? Please let me know.

James
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 08:53 PM
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when u post look on the left hand side under attach file. click browse and u can put ur file up not hard
Shaun
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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test:
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 02:06 AM
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I found this when I was on some wheel spacer site:

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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 02:11 AM
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I just had to toss in a pic of my car.
17x9 WS6 wheels with 275/40/17 Kuhmos.


I need to get bigger brakes, my tiny rotors look funny,

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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 02:58 PM
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Zepher loves his wheels.....I agree that blonde should not have a bra. That's the way I like 'em.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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Wheels can make or break the looks of the car.

My car looks like hell right now, but those wheels make it look good.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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Here since everyone hated the way i look! here is a blonde for y'all!
Shaun
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