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Old 11-23-2003, 11:29 PM
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Pros and Cons

I have a 98 Z28 coupe, what are some pros and cons to adding 18 inch rims to 20 inch, also- Borla cat back or SLP quad tips, what would you do?
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Old 11-24-2003, 10:33 AM
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It depends do you want to be a ricer??? If not stay with 17 or 18 inch wheels, they both look very nice.

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Old 11-24-2003, 12:13 PM
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Weight, clearence, offset all kind of other factors...Look around and find out what works for you. Bigger is not always better. But that depends on what you are using your car for.. Look around the gallery and find someone that has something simmular to what you like and ask them lessons learned etc..I had c5 wheels for awile and there were only certain tires sizes that would clear with that size on the f body. Just using that as a example. Good Luck
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Old 01-03-2004, 01:25 AM
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Apachedrill, What size did you run with your c5 wheels? I just picked some up, and am trying to find the correct tire size, both front & rear. The wheels I got are for the earlier c5, 17 & 18.
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Old 01-04-2004, 08:36 PM
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front are fine, rear need to be 1 size smaller in heigth to fit. Call discount tire direct and they will hook you up.
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Old 01-06-2004, 11:08 PM
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Personally I would go no further than 17". Otherwise the car has a harsh ride and zero handling capability. If you want the look, talk to my boy Funk Master Flex, hook you up wit' some twenie fouws sucka! J/K There are some big wheels out there that look good.
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Old 01-06-2004, 11:15 PM
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I don't know about handling but personally I don't think 20s look good on Camaros. In my opinion 20s take the sport look from spors cars. I would stick to nothing bigger than 17s.
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Old 01-07-2004, 01:34 AM
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Yes, I agree.
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Old 01-07-2004, 01:39 AM
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I would third that!
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absolutley nothing bigger than 18.
but i would upgrade to 18's
they look nicer and u dont really lose ride and performance.
as for the 20's, maybe you should trade in the camaro for a civic
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Old 01-12-2004, 01:00 AM
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I personaly like 17s.
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Old 01-12-2004, 01:26 AM
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I think I fourth that motion....
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