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Old 02-08-2007, 05:52 PM
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Cool 17X10.5 or 18X10 bullitt wheels?

I was just wondering what most people like and for what reasons. I am trying to decide which size to go with. I have a 2003 Sonic Blue GT. I am wanting a Kenne Bell and around 400rwhp eventually. I want a fun street car (not a drag car). This into consideration which wheels should I go with for mainly looks but some performance if I need the traction? Also what tires should I go with if I get either one? Any help would be aprreciated! THANKS
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by harry1587
I was just wondering what most people like and for what reasons. I am trying to decide which size to go with. I have a 2003 Sonic Blue GT. I am wanting a Kenne Bell and around 400rwhp eventually. I want a fun street car (not a drag car). This into consideration which wheels should I go with for mainly looks but some performance if I need the traction? Also what tires should I go with if I get either one? Any help would be aprreciated! THANKS
17s look better and cheaper tire
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jeredan2003
17s look better and cheaper tire
Pffffft!

18's look way better but the tire cost is alot more.
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 06:09 PM
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For the street I would go with 17x9s up front and 18x10s in the back. Give it a nice rake look.
 
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Old 02-12-2007, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lunati
For the street I would go with 17x9s up front and 18x10s in the back. Give it a nice rake look.


That would look pretty clean.
 
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Old 02-12-2007, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Lunati
For the street I would go with 17x9s up front and 18x10s in the back. Give it a nice rake look.
Yeppers, I agree 100%, 17x9s up front and 18x10s in back.
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Old 02-12-2007, 07:15 PM
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yeah, sounds like most people think that 18's are most peoples favorite, thanks for the advice!
 
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Old 02-12-2007, 09:07 PM
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hey "machnjo" do you have a better side view of those rims? I've always thought that the deep dish rims in the back usually make the front rims seem huge. example 17x9 front w/ 17x10.5 but you have 18's deep in back w/ 17's front and I'd like to see a better referrence pic.
 
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Old 02-13-2007, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfire-01
hey "machnjo" do you have a better side view of those rims? I've always thought that the deep dish rims in the back usually make the front rims seem huge. example 17x9 front w/ 17x10.5 but you have 18's deep in back w/ 17's front and I'd like to see a better referrence pic.
Sorry, I don't often take just straight side shots of my car, this is the best shot I have, but its on uneven ground:


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Old 02-13-2007, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Lunati
For the street I would go with 17x9s up front and 18x10s in the back. Give it a nice rake look.
agreed, if i could re-do it / afford tires for 18's i would
 
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Old 02-14-2007, 12:50 PM
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machnjo, what kind of tires do you have on your car?
 
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Old 02-15-2007, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by harry1587
machnjo, what kind of tires do you have on your car?
Up front I have 255/45 R17 KDW2s and in back are 295/35 R18 KDW2s. they're a lil pricey, but since I don't drive the Mach all the time, I plan on having them for a while.
 
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