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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

After going back and forth between wheel/tire choices for our newest Z, I decided with the Boss 338 wheels with Nitto tires...18X8 front with 245-45.....18X9.5 rear with 275-40..Now I need to get my new suspension/brake parts ordered next week, and clean/repaint the wheel wells...
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Looks great!

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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Thanks Jay..!
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 01:28 AM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Great looking car! Paint looks flawless too!
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Originally Posted by AutoRoc
Great looking car! Paint looks flawless too!
Thanks..! The paint has it's flaws, but I've got some more pads/polishes ordered and will get after it some weekend..lol..
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Good choice! I am a bit biased though. Looks awesome.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Looking good!

Wondering why you didn't go 9.5" wide in the front too...
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Good choice of wheels man! Looks killer ;-)
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Those look sweet!
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Originally Posted by paul_huryk
Looking good!

Wondering why you didn't go 9.5" wide in the front too...
I was wondering the same...

They'll definitely fit. I've got 17 x 9.5's with 275/40R17's at all four corners with no issues, lowered one inch.

Some people just like the staggered look, I guess.

Either way, looks great.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

Thanks guys....Yeah, I like the staggered look a little better....Just a personal preference...... I was surprised that my old *** actually upgraded to 18's...hahahahaha...
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Nice!
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

I wonder if these will clear ls front brakes without spacers. They look good on the car.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 05:55 AM
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Re: Pulled the trigger...New wheels/tires..

sweet!!!!
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