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08-16-2017, 12:15 PM

SheriffDep

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Originally Posted by K9COP

Guys, sorry, the last question about the wheels is the first notification of replies I've had. I went with 295/30/20's in the end, as they were the closest to the original rolling radius. Honestly, I'm still not sure the car needs/can carry off 20" wheels, but the tyres looks much more comfortable now and less stretched than they did before.

Thanuja - wheels are Savini BM9's in 20x 11 on the back, 20x9 on the front. Still not convinced about the rears and how they look at that width...

K9

Here is a shot of 20 x 10.5 with 285/25/20's on them. I think this is likely what you are after. The 11in wide wheel wasn't able to be done with this forged alum block and the design i demanded. So 10.5 it was. I was also worried due to the DBS wheels being 11in wide and they stick out too far. Even though its like 4mm or so this selection brought me in I think around 6mm from DBS wheels. To me its perfect.

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08-16-2017, 12:28 PM

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great look! and LOVE the plate

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08-16-2017, 12:43 PM

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great look! and LOVE the plate

Thanks, REDPANTS Rich is the actual one who came up with that. I was talking him through some options I had for the plate and he said that. Thought it was great, but I have run into some people who thought it was stupid, until I pointed out Aston Martin 007 connection. Then they got it. But, I didnt realize that there were many people who didnt know that connection, but evidently there are some fairly sheltered people still.