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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
 
I am going to buy a new set of wheels within 2 weeks. I am torn between the Cragar SS or the ZR1 in black. I do have the "Berger Style" rear panel, so there is some black on the SS.
Both sets will be 17x9 front and 17x11 rear...
Help me decide!!!




Neither image is my SS, but it is the same color as mine. (Just a little Photoshop fun!)

[ 25. January 2004, 08:17 PM: Message edited by: SS 891 ]
 

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Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
 
My vote would be for the wheels in the top picture!
 

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Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
 
Well...Since i just put the Cragars on mine...'cept 18" in the rear....I vote Cragars!

 

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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
 
Nice look badrag.. I had TTII's on my white Z.. I realy liked them, but I can get the black ZR1's for 1000.00 with new tires froma buddy of mine here in town.. I know that i would be looking at 1500+ if i go with the cragars... i dont know what to do...

 

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Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
 
Yep....I know what you mean...now add in the price of new KD's all around.... But i'm very happy with the set up, you can see more pic's in another post on here, the 18's really fill the wheel well.

BadRag
 

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Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :
 
I'd go with the top one, but I would go with a smaller size. Can't go wrong either way!
 

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Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
 
The Cragars. Don't go for the others because of the $, you'll be thinking about it everytime you see a set. Go with the ones you like best, and wait till you have the $ if necessary.

My .02
 

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Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
 
Cragars for sure.

BadRag.........looking good.
 

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Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
 
I'm with DaddySS. I like the Cragars myself too. But like Rich (DaddySS) said, ...choose the ones YOU like best, ...don't consider the cost. I know, the cost is a big issue, but if the ones you like best cost more, ...wait longer to get them.
Kevin
 

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Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
 

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Originally posted by DaddySS:
The Cragars. Don't go for the others because of the $, you'll be thinking about it everytime you see a set. Go with the ones you like best, and wait till you have the $ if necessary.

My .02

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Ditto that!
 

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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
 
just found out that the cragar wheels dont come in a 17x11.. i really want the wider tires for the rear... I guess im looking more and more at the Black ZR1's.. I like both sets equally.. it depends on my mood. Anything is better than my stock ZR1's now which are that silver painted version.. anyone want them? 300.00! lol
 

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Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
 
I like the Cragars better,but that is the ones I would choose. Pick the ones you like. You are paying for them,so you must be happy with them.
 

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Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :
 
I really like the black ones with the Pewter exterior. plus you already have the black rear.
 

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Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
 
I pesonally love the look of the black ZR1's.

It's simply a matter of classy vs. agressive.

I'd be interested in your ZR1's if I didn't have 4 1/2 sets already
 

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Posted by LT14SHOW (Member # 2187) on :
 
Go with the Cragars. They look a lot nicer.
 

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Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
 
Cragers will make the car stand out . The ZR1's in black though will go with the halo and your Berger panel..........It comes down to what you like you have to live with them. As others have said money should be no consideration go with what you like.
 

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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
 
halo? im confused.. lol
 

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Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
 
I like the black ZR1s with the black rear panel.
 

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Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
 

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Originally posted by SS 891:
halo? im confused.. lol

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The halo is the roof bar ("B" pillar) on the car just behind the front window/t-tops.
 

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Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
 
Put the shiny Cragars on one side and the Black ZR1 style 5 spokes on the other. You'll have two looks on one car!
 

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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
 

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Originally posted by HTWLSS:
Put the shiny Cragars on one side and the Black ZR1 style 5 spokes on the other. You'll have two looks on one car!

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I like that idea..
 

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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
 
First off, i want to thank EVERYONE for the opinions expressed. It really does mean a lot to me.

Now for the choice I made, It was very tough, but I really wanted to get that 315 tire in the rear, so I went with the Black ZR1 style from AFS. I should have them in a couple of days and I will take some pics for those that are interested..

Thanks again guys for taking time to share your thoughts!!!
 

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Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
 
Just a "Heads up"...the 295/35/18's filled the wheel well to the max, but then mine is dropped 1.5"....The 315's on 10" or 11" rims will more than likely require some cutting on the fender lips.....

BadRag
 

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Posted by twobratSS (Member # 2180) on :
 

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Originally posted by SS 891:
just found out that the cragar wheels dont come in a 17x11.. i really want the wider tires for the rear... I guess im looking more and more at the Black ZR1's.. I like both sets equally.. it depends on my mood. Anything is better than my stock ZR1's now which are that silver painted version.. anyone want them? 300.00! lol

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Originally posted by poSSum:
It's simply a matter of classy vs. agressive.

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