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  • should I get 17" or 18" wheels?

    I wanna get new wheels but I'm not sure which to get. I care about handeling more than look so I'm thinking the 17's? I dunno, any input would be great. I wanna get either Torqu Thrust 2's or the Cragar SS's. Also, what width should I get? Thanks
    \'96 M5 Camaro White<br />Flowmaster Full Catback<br />SLP CAI<br />180* Thermo<br /><br />Stereo: H/U - Clarion DXZ725 <br />Alipne Type-R 6.5 Components (front), <br />Alpine Alpine SPS-1629S 6.5 <br />2 10\" JL 10w0<br /><br />\"One Love\" -Bob Marley

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    for some reason. i dont like the torque thrust II's on camaros.. only on firebirds..


    i like 17's.


    but i wonder how a camaro would look with 18s in the back and 17s in the front?
    96 Camaro M5. Dark metallic gree (?dont know the offical color name)<br />Home made Intake :: Headers, 3inch headers back to Flowmaster muffler :: spec stage 3 clutch Now installed, waiting for 3.42\'s and LSD next month<br /><a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/RiceEatingCamaro/?action=view&current=newcar.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a> <br /><br />Totalled Car.<br /><a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/sk8er305/\" target=\"_blank\">96 CamaroRS</a>

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    • #3
      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Tyler:
      but i wonder how a camaro would look with 18s in the back and 17s in the front?<hr></blockquote>
      A lot like my car [img]smile.gif[/img]


      Anyways, I would say get the 18's for looks if that's what you want. There's more tire there and generally a wider tire too, so you could also have better handling with those. However, if you still want nice acceleration go with the 17's. Bigger wheels eat up acceleration really quick due to the increased rotating mass; 17's would probably give you good looks still, but not slow you down too much. I know mine make my car a lot slower.
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      • #4
        The 2000 camaro 302 has 17 and 18 torque thrust on it. http://www.supercars.net/Pic?s=1&id=...0302%20Concept
        1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L A4 (160hp 200tq)<br />2006 Nissan 350Z 3.5L M6 (300hp 260tq)

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        • #5
          18's all around pics on my site.
          2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>

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          • #6
            Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm gonna go with 17's all around because I'd rather keep my acceleration.
            \'96 M5 Camaro White<br />Flowmaster Full Catback<br />SLP CAI<br />180* Thermo<br /><br />Stereo: H/U - Clarion DXZ725 <br />Alipne Type-R 6.5 Components (front), <br />Alpine Alpine SPS-1629S 6.5 <br />2 10\" JL 10w0<br /><br />\"One Love\" -Bob Marley

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            • #7
              I prefer 17's. :D
              Thanks, <br />JAM<p>02 Firebird GT

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