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Feb 10, 2003 | 07:59 AM

DS01Z28

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Best places for tires/wheels?

Thanks for everyone's input re: tire size conversions. Now, the next logical question is: where are the best places (price and selection-wise) to get the tires & wheels? Or, are they all pretty much the same price-wise? If that's the case, could somone please give some insight into what brand of tires are best for all-weather conditions and longevity?
RE: wheels: one-piece? two-piece? type of material they're made of that's best? lightest? strongest? You know, all the USUAL questions that fall under this realm of research!

Thanks once again.... I really appreciate the info from your experiences...
Regards,
Daryl

Feb 10, 2003 | 08:02 AM

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Try www.tirerack.com

Feb 10, 2003 | 08:17 AM

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Was just there when I received your E-mail notification! Well, at least I'm strarting out on the right road!!! Thanks...

Feb 10, 2003 | 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by Darth Xed
Try www.tirerack.com

yup they have the best prices....

or search the boards for stuff

Feb 12, 2003 | 08:57 PM

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I'd just go with some 17 by 9.5s and 17by 11 torqthrustII rims, they're the best looking ones out there

Feb 12, 2003 | 09:27 PM

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I like discounttiredirect.com
they ship free , very good price on nitto's

Feb 12, 2003 | 09:35 PM

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chrome zr1s.....my buddy gets tt2s for 1200....18 by 9 and 18 by 11 chrome......

Feb 12, 2003 | 09:55 PM

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Thanks much, everyone! I will check out discount tires direct for zr1 rims and torquethrust II rims.... -Daryl

Feb 12, 2003 | 10:24 PM

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youll love zr1s

Feb 12, 2003 | 10:31 PM

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Yeah, I just checked out Discount Tire Direct's website. I saw the chrome ZR-1's. I agree... they are simple, clean, and consistent with the muscle-car attitude of the vehicle. A lot of the more "detailed, fancy" rims are eye-catchers at first, but I've been down that road before, and all they end up being is looking "too fad-ish" and a pain in the *** to clean every nook & cranny. Gets old fast...

I'm considering two options: (let me know whatcha think)
1. 275/18's on the back with 245/17's on front; or
2. 245/17's all the way around (skeptical that the backs would look wimpy given the width of the rear on the Z28).

Daryl

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Feb 12, 2003 | 10:34 PM

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275 in back 245 in front

Feb 12, 2003 | 10:42 PM

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275/18 in back, and 245/17 in front? or
275/17 in back, and 245/17 in front?

Daryl

Feb 12, 2003 | 10:47 PM

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17 all way around......

17 by 9 in front

and 17 by 11 in back would be sweet

that way you can run 275 in front
315 in back like i am

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