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    1. #1
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      Do these wheels look to big?

      I took these wheels off my bmw to see how they would look on my nova. The wheels size are 20x8.5 and 20x10. It has stock suspension except the rear has in board shocks to fit a wider wheel.and it has no engine in it yet so the front sits pretty high. What yall think should i order some new 20 inch wheels or go with a set of 18s.









    2. #2
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      yes, too big. But im not a fan of big wheels. I like to see some tire sidewall.

    3. #3
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      18's in the front and 19's in the rear???im running 20's and 18's but i have a chevelle!! go big though and it will be head turner for sure

    4. #4
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      they look good, just lower it as much as possible and you'll be fine

    5. #5
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      20's in the front are too big and it also needs to be lowered alot.

      Mike

    6. #6
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      I think they look goofy.. I'd get a nice set of 15" Chevy Rally wheels.

    7. #7
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      No at 20's in the front... and IMHO 20's in the back is the limit on that car
      Nelson
      Pro Touring 1970 Buick Stage2

    8. #8
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      18s... ditch the dubs
      Colin Russ

    9. #9
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      I would put evetything heavy you can find in the car and take a look at it then and decide. Its gonna look bad when its a foot to tall.

    10. #10
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      Definitely no on the 20's in front. I'd probably run an 18 / 19 combo and lower it as much as possible.
      Will Ellis
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    11. #11
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      A quick photoshop to show you that the wheels are not too big with a right stance.



      Keep them if you like them!

      PS: OK I'm biased, as I've got 20 on my ride...
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfnkxyIv_o


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    12. #12
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      20s on the back are doable. big, but doable.

      20s on the front are too big.

    13. #13
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      I'd do an 18/19 combo on that car, or 18's all around. And then lower it quite a bit.
      Kyle

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    14. #14
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      Do whatever you like, but I would go that big myself. I would probably go 18 all the way around..

    15. #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by radback View Post
      not too big with a right stance.

      x2 looks good but I'd get 18" in fronts
      Kevin S. (overseas in Germany)
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    16. #16
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      I like them. I really like them in the photoshoped pic. Besides Its your car build to make you happy!!

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      JC Scott


    18. #18
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      I ended up with 19's on front and 20's on the back

      Never thought I'd go this big, but once Jon over at Driverz got me setup, I was very happy. Here's a pic for reference.

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      Now, there are lots of folks who think you will ruin the car by putting this size on, and on the flip side others will like it. I could care less at this point what people think, although it is nice when people appreaciate the car. Build it the way you like would be my advice. Opinions are nice, but they will vary as seen by your responses.

      Here's my opinion on your setup. In order for that big of a tire and wheel to look right, you will need to get the car low over it. The photoshop pic looks great, although at that ride height you will most likely have to go narrower on the tires to get them to fit. People will hate on you for that as well--calling your front tires "Pizza cutters"--LOL--and the like. I would call Jon or Justin at Driverz Inc for these types of fitment issues---they can help right away.

      Doug

    19. #19
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      Wow it does look nice slammed liike that.. I've been thinkin about it a lot and I'm going to go with a set 18 inch ccw classic wheels.. I really just wanted to see how 20s would look on my nova and I think the 20s look better on the bimmer..

    20. #20
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      It all boils down to stance. I really like a 18 front 19" rear. If you need help please feel free to give us a call at the shop. We can help get you going in the right direction.

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