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Topic: 20" wheels

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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20" wheels

Posted: 7/19/07 1:48am Message 1 of 7
mini
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Austria
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Posts: 30
Vette(s): new gm performance engine(zz383/425),,borla exhaust system. about 400hp rwhp!baer track 13"brake front and rear.th700r4. completly restored. great car i superb condition.19" schott american wheels(new), new paint,superram injection,
at the moment i have 18" rims  my vette is from 81)
the drive is much much more better
 
what you think about 20" rims
foose nitrius.
does it looks good. here in europe you see almost nobody with other rims as the 15"
 
thx for help



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20" wheels

Posted: 7/19/07 9:46am Message 2 of 7
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Hi Harry, I've never tried the larger than stock rims, but the first thing that comes to mind is the rattles that might be created from the lack of shock absorption from any imperfections in the road surface. Not bad out in the country, but murder in town.


Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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20" wheels

Posted: 7/19/07 3:54pm Message 3 of 7
deeboy59
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
RUINNES THE LOOK OF THE CAR... AS WELL AS THE RIDE...IMO.


20" wheels

Posted: 7/19/07 10:55pm Message 4 of 7
mini
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Austria
Joined: 11/20/2003
Posts: 30
Vette(s): new gm performance engine(zz383/425),,borla exhaust system. about 400hp rwhp!baer track 13"brake front and rear.th700r4. completly restored. great car i superb condition.19" schott american wheels(new), new paint,superram injection,
thx a lot
its also my opnion .
although my 18" rims looks great
thx again



20" wheels

Posted: 7/22/07 7:18pm Message 5 of 7
JJoyal
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HARRISVILLE, RI - USA
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Vette(s): 68 convertible green 427 c.i.green exterior black top and interior
 Hey Harry, how bout some pictures of you're vet with those 18" wheels  Clap


20" wheels

Posted: 7/22/07 11:41pm Message 6 of 7
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Austria
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Vette(s): new gm performance engine(zz383/425),,borla exhaust system. about 400hp rwhp!baer track 13"brake front and rear.th700r4. completly restored. great car i superb condition.19" schott american wheels(new), new paint,superram injection,

hi JJoyal

sent me your mailadd!
harry



20" wheels

Posted: 7/23/07 6:26am Message 7 of 7
JJoyal
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Vette(s): 68 convertible green 427 c.i.green exterior black top and interior
 Hi Harry, my address is jjoyal19@hotmail.com thanksThumbs%20Up


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