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Ordered new wheels and tires

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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/20/07 9:25amMessage 11 of 36
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Glen,
Those should look real sweet in Carson City.
Can't wait to see them.
I just got a call. My Firehawk Indy 500's are ready to pick up.
I'll get them after work.
 
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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/20/07 9:44amMessage 12 of 36
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Sundevil74, I might be interested in the BFG's.

Let me know what you decide.
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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/20/07 2:37pmMessage 13 of 36
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Great choice on the wheels. Please post pics as soon as they are on!
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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/20/07 5:04pmMessage 14 of 36
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup
Glen, It was stock all the way you said? Everything? Now what? It's fun, and it's only money.. 



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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/20/07 7:58pmMessage 15 of 36
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PICS of the new MEATS please!!!Cool

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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/20/07 9:42pmMessage 16 of 36
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
I just got an email from tirerack that they have to ship 2 of the wheels from one of their facilities in the Midwest to their Nevada facility where the tires will be mounted. So I won't see the wheels until the first week of AprilCry. That's OK, I don't have enough to do so I am replacing the rubber body mounts right now. Got all the bolts out on the right side but #4, may have to cut. Oh lets see, the weather is getting nice so I have to paint the outside of the house, rebuild 2 decks Confusedand yes drive to Carson CityBig%20smile I need a vacation just thinking about it.LOL
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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/21/07 8:59amMessage 17 of 36
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Get it done, I'll be by on the 19th of June and I  hope your ready, matter of fact, I'll have a whole bunch of friends with me, we could stop and complete the painting in a few hours??Big%20smile..TS



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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/21/07 11:39amMessage 18 of 36
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Heres a question...  I was also entertaining that wheel tire combo..  I have the stock factory mags(non rallys) and a stock tire height.  Are the 255/50-16s the same height?  Also, did the tire rack know the proper rim in terms of back spacing?
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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/21/07 9:25pmMessage 19 of 36
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Hi KeBo
255/50-16's are 26" dia. not sure what your size is. If you go to http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp you can look up tires and wheels. If you go to the tire section you can look up what the diameter is of your stock tires and then compare to different sizes. You can search for wheels based on your wheels and they should fit. Tire Rack has a good reputation from what I have heard. I did buy winter tires for the BMW last fall and had no problems with Tire RackWink suncountry2007-03-21 21:25:44
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Ordered new wheels and tires

Posted: 3/23/07 12:25pmMessage 20 of 36
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Glen, I just followed your lead!  I'll trade ya pix in a week.  Kevin
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