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Old 10-12-2004 | 05:27 PM
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235 or 245/60-15's for the back......pics?

.......Anyone got pics of z28 with stock 15x7's with 235/60's on front and 245/60's on the back? Can't seem to find a picture of one. Was thinking of a wider tire for the back but I wouldn't want it to look out of place. Thanks.........Zapr.

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Old 10-12-2004 | 05:29 PM
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I have 245/60/15 on all 4 corners. A little big but they look good. Said it was the widest you could go for the 7" rim. Click the link in my sig for more pics
Old 10-13-2004 | 05:37 PM
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I'd go with a 55, a 60 would look too tall IMO.
Old 10-13-2004 | 05:41 PM
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ya i got 255/60/r15's in the back from the rear they look real tall but from the side they look great
Old 10-13-2004 | 11:16 PM
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......Nice job on the 87. The flames look wicked. Some 3.42's could have you nipping the 12's if it'll hook. Oh yeah, that's a burn out! I wouldn't go with a 245 or even a 255 in a 55 series. They wouldn't be as tall as the 235/60's. Anyone else with pics? Thanks......Zapr.
Old 10-15-2004 | 06:00 PM
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.......Anyone else?........Zapr.
Old 10-16-2004 | 05:10 AM
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235/60/15 in front `245/60/15 in the back



Old 10-16-2004 | 10:43 AM
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i dont have pics, but I've got 245/60/15s in the back, they look great, no problems at all. Now I just need some 235/60/15s for the front.
Old 10-17-2004 | 08:59 PM
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........Thanks guys. Thanks for the pics. Nice stance!
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i have pictures of 255/60/r15back and 235/60/r15front but they arent on stock rims
Old 10-18-2004 | 03:04 PM
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.......Phantoms......What size rims are they? Can I see the pics? Thanks......Zapr.
Old 10-19-2004 | 09:37 PM
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Old 10-20-2004 | 11:49 AM
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.......They look good! I was wondering the size of rim. 15x7,15x8? The rears still have a fairly low profile. I'm thinking 15x8? Thanks......Zapr.
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