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Old 05-01-2010, 08:47 PM
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Cool 20" Foose Wheels?

Ok so what do you guys think???
Chip Foose 20" X 8.5 "Nitrious" wheels
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Old 05-02-2010, 09:33 AM
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Default Re: 20" Foose Wheels?

I like the design, but think it's going to look kind of "donk" ... unless everything else is upgraded to match. Such as bigger brakes, calipers, lowered, maybe mini-tubbed for more "meat" out back, etc.

I'll bet traction will be compromised as well as ride too (not enough sidewall).

In the end, your car, your money, you do what you want regardless what others think ... however, if it were my car I'd probably not go any larger than a 17" rim and would be concentrating on mods on how to stuff as much tire under there as possible for traction.
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Old 05-02-2010, 03:09 PM
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I like the design, but think it's going to look kind of "donk" ... unless everything else is upgraded to match. Such as bigger brakes, calipers, lowered, maybe mini-tubbed for more "meat" out back, etc.

I'll bet traction will be compromised as well as ride too (not enough sidewall).

In the end, your car, your money, you do what you want regardless what others think ... however, if it were my car I'd probably not go any larger than a 17" rim and would be concentrating on mods on how to stuff as much tire under there as possible for traction.
These wheels are for show only... I have 17" wheels for track..
this car is a garage queen....
Im looking into brakes as we speak i will be upgrading the front and rear brakes.. i just turned 25,000 miles and the brakes are all original... They need a going through... Maybe rear disk upgrade and most definitely red brake calipers and drilled and slotted rotors...
trying to save some $$ at the same time tho...
any suggestions Im open to about brakes and where to get them..

Thanks Richard
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Old 05-15-2010, 08:19 PM
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Old 05-15-2010, 08:24 PM
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Default Re: 20" Foose Wheels?

looks pretty good... from the posted angle, the rears look like they need to come out more... imo
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Old 05-15-2010, 08:32 PM
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looks pretty good... from the posted angle, the rears look like they need to come out more... imo


needs to be lowered for sure.... front brakes also... just measured for some baer 4 pistons...




These are just for show i dont race this car... MUCH!!
Not quite sure how i like them yet myself... maybe after lowering...
and brakes...
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Old 05-24-2010, 12:06 PM
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Cool Re: 20" Foose Wheels?

Just ordered these
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Old 06-19-2010, 12:40 AM
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Got my brakes thank you White T
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Old 06-19-2010, 11:35 AM
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looks good
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Brakes look good.... what did those run ya? [if you dont mind me asking]

ps im sure the brakes feel 1000000000 x better than the weak factory discs

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