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Old 04-13-2009 | 06:13 AM
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Bought my 03 z last summer and now am itching to put wheels on. My car has showed no signs of feathering and I dont want it to start. Not even Sure if sizing make most of the difference. But im sure it's been asked a million times. i want to bump up to 18" what are some of the common widths people rock without feathering issues..
Old 04-13-2009 | 06:36 AM
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245 front and 275 rear are probably the most common. Anything more than that is really just added unsprung weight without all that much benefit. I know some who are running 245 all around and swear the handling is better but the looks suffer with that.
Old 04-13-2009 | 06:43 AM
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You want a no-feather guarantee on a 2003? Good luck.
Old 04-13-2009 | 07:08 AM
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OP, just think about how many people on this forum who have a 2003 Z and have put rims on it. You just have to take a chance. I mean hell, I have a 2006 Z and I pray everyday my engine doesnt have oil consumption lol. Good luck man.
Old 04-13-2009 | 08:09 AM
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stop being a women and rock some 19's and slam it
Old 04-13-2009 | 08:16 AM
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i have an 03 with 18's and 275s all the way around. a perfect balance of looks and grip
Old 04-13-2009 | 08:21 AM
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You have an '03, sorry you're not allowed to get rims.

Maybe next time.
Old 04-13-2009 | 09:23 AM
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To my knowledge feathering was an effect of bad alignment, not wheel/tire size. Of course it probably manifested itself differently in differing tire sizes.
Old 04-13-2009 | 09:26 AM
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If you get new wheels, it's a good idea to get an alignment done anyway.
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^ exactly the feathering was due to bad alignment specs from the factory.
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