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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 01:14 AM
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Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

It may just be me, but I think 15" diameter wheels seem to be the perfect size for thirdgens. The 7" wide wheels are too narrow, but I think a 15x9 would be a perfect match. I think I prefer a taller sidewall on the tire. Maybe I've watched NASCAR for too many years?

I currently have the stock 16" wheels on my '92, and have a set of 17" ZR1 wheels in my garage, but every time I see a set of 15x7s I think it looks damn good.


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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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Re: Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

I like the 14 and 15 inch wheels on our cars. On my 83 Camaro I am running 14 inch all around. When I get some money am going to put 15x10 rally wheels in the back.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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Re: Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

Yes, I agree the Camaro I just bought has 16" ones on now and I am going to go back down in size.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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Re: Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

The stock 15s look good but I desided to go with something a little more old school
15X7, 235/60r15 fronts and 15x8, 255/60r15 rears.




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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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Re: Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

Originally Posted by Ron U.S.M.C.
15X7 fronts and 15x8 rears.
Yes that is perfect. This is the way our cars are suppose to look.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

I like the lowered cars with 17in. and even the 18in. Corvette style wheels on them also.
I believe the car should fit/be an expression of the owner.
Im old school so my car reflects that. Its part of me.

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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Re: Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

Depends on whether the car has ground effects. I think 17" or 18" work best on gfx cars while 14"-16" work best on non gfx cars. Here is what I mean, 14" wheels just look tiny on a ground effect car
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