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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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question about wheels and tires

whats the highest you can fit on a C55 without rubbing, 18 inch? also whats the widest tire that can fit the C55 without giving any trouble? is it 8.5?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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Dude, Nico...you're getting a C55 soon? LOL your brother hasn't said anything yet.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by PiNoYBaLLeR
whats the highest you can fit on a C55 without rubbing, 18 inch? also whats the widest tire that can fit the C55 without giving any trouble? is it 8.5?

haha n00b, lol

everyones got 19's man. just do the usual, 19x8.5 front 19x9.5 rear.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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Dude, Nico...you're getting a C55 soon? LOL your brother hasn't said anything yet.
haha i might, it was a sudden move so maybe thats why he hasnt said anything.

but who is this? lol

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haha n00b, lol

everyones got 19's man. just do the usual, 19x8.5 front 19x9.5 rear.
oh ok i won't be rubbing if i do that set up right? no need to roll fenders or any of that extra junk?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by PiNoYBaLLeR
haha i might, it was a sudden move so maybe thats why he hasnt said anything.

but who is this? lol


oh ok i won't be rubbing if i do that set up right? no need to roll fenders or any of that extra junk?
naw man, direct bolt on, no modification needed. Unless u get some really ****ty wheels.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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im aiming for some iforged insites

also...will it give the car a lower look or do u think i will need a set of coilovers?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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shouldn't rub with 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by PiNoYBaLLeR
im aiming for some iforged insites

also...will it give the car a lower look or do u think i will need a set of coilovers?
Get HRE, lol..... But anyway, yeah Iforged will be ok, they know what their doing, u wont rub.

Yeah, get some coilovers to lower it. Why don't u just buy mine?

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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Yeah, get some coilovers to lower it. Why don't u just buy mine?

are you selling your coilovers?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PiNoYBaLLeR
are you selling your coilovers?
not mine, but i sell the coilovers. or u can just buy the whole damn car! :p
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not mine, but i sell the coilovers. or u can just buy the whole damn car! :p
what brand are they? you think you can give me a good deal? :p
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what brand are they? you think you can give me a good deal? :p

There KW Variant 2's. Sure i can give u a good price. But why would i? lol i can charge u like 1k over retail, i know your good for it!:
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