Got my rims/tires today!
1/20/05, 05:20 PM
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Went with the 18 x 9" Cobra "Detroit Silver Bullit" in the 5-114 offset. I had the choice between solid chrome or the graphite center spokes with the machined/polished lip. I went the graphite route because they look a bit more retro and actually go with the black GT very well.
For tires I went with the 255x45 ZR 18's
I like the setup - with the cavaet that I'm getting used to the outer edge of the rear tires being flush with the edge of the rear fenders......more out than the stock set up.
I'll post pics soon.
For tires I went with the 255x45 ZR 18's
I like the setup - with the cavaet that I'm getting used to the outer edge of the rear tires being flush with the edge of the rear fenders......more out than the stock set up.
I'll post pics soon.
1/20/05, 06:31 PM
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Originally posted by adrenalin@January 20, 2005, 7:16 PM
anxious to see the pics. What is the offset? You statement above is the bolt pattern, not the offset.
anxious to see the pics. What is the offset? You statement above is the bolt pattern, not the offset.
See pic below - if I can figure out how to post that is 
1/20/05, 06:48 PM
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I'll get better pics tomorrow in the daylight.....how small do we need to make the pics to save - the smaller I save them - the less clear they are?
thx
Note in the pic above where the rim hub sits on the rotor and how I need to paint that so the silver doesn't show - also the calipers - I'll post after I have them painted!!
thx
Note in the pic above where the rim hub sits on the rotor and how I need to paint that so the silver doesn't show - also the calipers - I'll post after I have them painted!!
1/20/05, 07:56 PM
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Originally posted by HOTLAP@January 20, 2005, 6:23 PM
Went with the 18 x 9" Cobra "Detroit Silver Bullit" in the 5-114 offset. I had the choice between solid chrome or the graphite center spokes with the machined/polished lip. I went the graphite route because they look a bit more retro and actually go with the black GT very well.
For tires I went with the 255x45 ZR 18's
I like the setup - with the cavaet that I'm getting used to the outer edge of the rear tires being flush with the edge of the rear fenders......more out than the stock set up.
I'll post pics soon.
Went with the 18 x 9" Cobra "Detroit Silver Bullit" in the 5-114 offset. I had the choice between solid chrome or the graphite center spokes with the machined/polished lip. I went the graphite route because they look a bit more retro and actually go with the black GT very well.
For tires I went with the 255x45 ZR 18's
I like the setup - with the cavaet that I'm getting used to the outer edge of the rear tires being flush with the edge of the rear fenders......more out than the stock set up.
I'll post pics soon.
Looks good good choice!
of course!
1/20/05, 09:35 PM
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Looks good from that small pic. You can post pics up to 200k. Just resize them (in image viewer in windows etc.) until they are just under 200k. You should be able to get them to still be pretty large.
1/20/05, 10:33 PM
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Thanks all - will post more pics tomorrow - I promise!! I just finished painting the front calipers/hubs and will paint the rears tomorrow evening.
I purchased the rims and tires at Flip's Tire in Van Nuys, CA for $1525.00 out the door. That includes a $300.00 credit for the stock rims/tires. If you are in the area - ask for Dave - I've been dealing with him for the past 6 years and he's a straight up guy!
FYI - if you want the chrome version - they run an additional $300.00 - still a good deal IMHO.
I purchased the rims and tires at Flip's Tire in Van Nuys, CA for $1525.00 out the door. That includes a $300.00 credit for the stock rims/tires. If you are in the area - ask for Dave - I've been dealing with him for the past 6 years and he's a straight up guy!
FYI - if you want the chrome version - they run an additional $300.00 - still a good deal IMHO.
1/26/05, 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by SurfnSoCal@January 26, 2005, 5:32 PM
Hey, what tires did you put on!
Looks sharp! I have been lookin for 18" bullits
Hey, what tires did you put on!
Looks sharp! I have been lookin for 18" bullits
Those are ContiSportContacts 255/45 ZR 18's. I went with that size to best approximate the original wheel/tire diameter so the speedo would still be right. Was a bit surprised at the limited tire selection in that particular size.....have not been a big Continental Tire fan in the past - but he guarenteed I could return them if I didn't like them.....they actually feel pretty good so far.
