20s on firebird
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Re: 20s on firebird
Looks are purely subjective - although even 13" brakes will looks rediculously tiny under 20" wheels.
But they are going to weigh a ton (20lbs or more lbs added per wheel), along with the very low profile sidewall is going to make the car ride horrible and also handle like poo...
But they are going to weigh a ton (20lbs or more lbs added per wheel), along with the very low profile sidewall is going to make the car ride horrible and also handle like poo...
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I will have at least 14" brakes but most likely 15 or 15.5
I don't mind a harsh ride, the roads are pretty smooth here
I have no complaints about my iroc w/ 19s and low profile. My buddy has 20s under his GTA it drives and handles just fine..
I don't mind a harsh ride, the roads are pretty smooth here
I have no complaints about my iroc w/ 19s and low profile. My buddy has 20s under his GTA it drives and handles just fine..
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I would worry about tire prices. Even 19" tires cost an arm and a leg, and that's for all seasons that last a long time.
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Re: 20s on firebird
It has been tested and proven in various media outlets that wheels above a certain size(depends on the car) hurt handling considerably, even if the "feel like they handle good". With the suspension design, tire diameter, cost, and wheel weight considerations, a 17" or 18" wheel is optimal for the 3rd gens in terms of maximum handling. Keep in mind that CTW Motorsports wheels in 17" x 9.5" clear the 14" 6 piston Baer 6S and C6 Z06 setups, as big as you would need in any street situation.
In terms of tires, there is a huge difference in handling between a base Vredenstein and say a Falken 615K in the same size. Of course in your area, you may not have as many choices as the folks here in the US...
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I know, and I'm not interested in the discussion...I just want to see 20" wheels to get an idea how it looks and if I get wheels that size the rotor size is just to fill the wheel.
I don't want 17" wheels, they are played out, I had 17' wheels back in the early 90s...I want at least 19" because I think it looks better.
As for handling, there is a HUGE difference between the sessantaas and the cheap falken tires. Have a couple cars with Falken FK soemthing somethings on them, their highest rating tires... they can't hold a candle, especially in the wet. The Vredesteins are so much better. In fact, I feel the Vredesteins are better than the michelion pilot sports I have had.
I don't want 17" wheels, they are played out, I had 17' wheels back in the early 90s...I want at least 19" because I think it looks better.
As for handling, there is a HUGE difference between the sessantaas and the cheap falken tires. Have a couple cars with Falken FK soemthing somethings on them, their highest rating tires... they can't hold a candle, especially in the wet. The Vredesteins are so much better. In fact, I feel the Vredesteins are better than the michelion pilot sports I have had.
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Do you all have a problem reading? I asked for pictures, not for people wanting me to explain why I want what I want. I don't owe you an explanation.
If no one can show me a pic this topic might as well be locked dow. I don't feel like having to be stuck with all kinds of people who want to argue, second guess me or downright tell me I'm wrong for running large wheels.
PICS or STFU!!!
If no one can show me a pic this topic might as well be locked dow. I don't feel like having to be stuck with all kinds of people who want to argue, second guess me or downright tell me I'm wrong for running large wheels.
PICS or STFU!!!
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Re: 20s on firebird
I don't know, 20s are pretty big.
Don't go to 22s like a few guys did, or we will rain down the hate.
Don't go to 22s like a few guys did, or we will rain down the hate.
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Do you all have a problem reading? I asked for pictures, not for people wanting me to explain why I want what I want. I don't owe you an explanation.
If no one can show me a pic this topic might as well be locked dow. I don't feel like having to be stuck with all kinds of people who want to argue, second guess me or downright tell me I'm wrong for running large wheels.
PICS or STFU!!!
If no one can show me a pic this topic might as well be locked dow. I don't feel like having to be stuck with all kinds of people who want to argue, second guess me or downright tell me I'm wrong for running large wheels.
PICS or STFU!!!
Also, 20s look stupid on a third Gen
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Re: 20s on firebird
Also, if you ever need to fill those big wheels with some brakes, I have a few good ideas!
This is a 19"
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I like those wheels alot. I do think they will look big though, considering the spokes come all the way to the lip of the wheel.
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im interested in a pic when you decide. Polly Ta has 19's or 20's I believe but I know also it has ground effects. The turbo firebird with the username andrew91gt has pics early on with large c6 z06 wheels on it. Search 2000hp capable firebird. Probably seen them but with tubs and stance this car pulls the large wheels off the best I have seen on a firebird.
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Andrew has 18s/19s of a C6 and they look to be on the ragged edge of what looks goo on a non gfx car....but some wheels work better than others
Best thig I can do is put my buddies 20s on mine and then get a pic of the wheel I want and photoshop it over them so I have the correct sizing from the 20s on there.... guess that's my plan.
Best thig I can do is put my buddies 20s on mine and then get a pic of the wheel I want and photoshop it over them so I have the correct sizing from the 20s on there.... guess that's my plan.
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i was about to say to borrow your buddies. even like just the driver side and see how you like it.... i have the same body without the ground effects and i think it looks pretty good with a decent set of rims. ive put 18s on it tops but ive always wanted to put 20s to see how itll look. i think itll look badass.
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Hmm, I was always under the impression that that car had 19's. Looks pretty good. I have been considering 20's lately as well (ZL1 wheels) but have been unsure if it'll look good or just donked out. That picture may have made up my mind. Although I agree, on a non-GFX car they may look a little too big.
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What backspacing is your buddy using and how wide are those wheels? Do they decrease turning radius or rub? Obviously the car is lowered. But, does it sit at stock ride height with the bigger wheels? How much did he lower it?
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Re: 20s on firebird
honestly, unless you lower it, its gonna look tall. go on youtube , you will see a few. i got 20's on mine but i got the Predator kit on my vert. so if you do it, kill the gap some. but to each their own, ima go 22's later on when im done with him.
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Re: 20s on firebird
So the tires only rub at full lock, its not bad otherwise? I wonder if there would be any negative impact during racing. What size tires is he running?
Was trimming the plastic on the inner fenders a big deal?
Any bottoming out of the wheels in the fenders?
How wide are the wheels? What's the backspacing on those rims?
Sorry for all the questions, I love that look!
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rtimming was in 1 spot on the rear, I took out a section and fabbed a plate to go bhind it, it's sort of a bulged area.
wheels don't bottom out or other issues
these are the available sizes
20.00" x 10.00"+ 18, +34
20.00" x 8.50"+18, +20, +32
I think he has the et 18s, not sure if he has 10" in the back, will have to check
wheels don't bottom out or other issues
these are the available sizes
20.00" x 10.00"+ 18, +34
20.00" x 8.50"+18, +20, +32
I think he has the et 18s, not sure if he has 10" in the back, will have to check
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