Quicksilver '05 with Ruff Racing 178's 18's

[Malibu24]

Just put some new shoes on the goat and thought that some of you would like to see what the Ruff Racing 278 wheels would look like on a quicksilver goat.. I love it! I've got one of the tires rubbing a bit on hard dips/extra weight in the car so I've got to find where on the fender I need to grind a bit more off of, but the car looks great! Love the new look..

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/RobertNicho ls24/Colorado3_07018.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/RobertNicho ls24/Colorado3_07019.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/RobertNicho ls24/Colorado3_07021.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/RobertNicho ls24/Colorado3_07020.jpg

[CoppeR]

Looks good. Very clean!

[Black Devil]

Don't you meen 278's???? I have a set I am picking up this week. I really can't wait to install them. Staggard 18" with Toyo's and 275's in the rear. Rolling the fender lips to be sure though. How is your clearance? If I don't have to roll, I won't. I also have 5/16 drag springs from Pedders installed.

BTW, nice setup, and the car looks great.

[Malibu24]

Yeah - I meant 278's that's why I went back and added it to the post instead of trying to change the title.. I actually ground my fender lips down and like I said there is still a spot that I need to clean up. However the offset on my wheels is +40 instead of +45 so you might not have to grind as much off with the +45's.. I also have the Toyo tires too - car rides smooth but I haven't been too aggressive with it yet due to the clearance issue that I still need to touch up.

[time2shine]

i always thought those would look good on goats. very nice.

[time2shine]

Yeah - I meant 278's that's why I went back and added it to the post instead of trying to change the title.. I actually ground my fender lips down and like I said there is still a spot that I need to clean up. However the offset on my wheels is +40 instead of +45 so you might not have to grind as much off with the +45's.. I also have the Toyo tires too - car rides smooth but I haven't been too aggressive with it yet due to the clearance issue that I still need to touch up.

can you please tell me the exact size on them? are the fronts and rears the same? and the offset is +40 all around? thanks

[Malibu24]

Fronts are 18 x 8.5 35+ offset with Proxes 245/40/18 tires, Rears are 18 x 9.5 40+ offset with 275/35/18 Proxes. For fitment +45 on the rears would probably be better but I do like the stance of these +40.

[time2shine]

thanks. when you say the fender rubs, we're talking front, correct?
And what color are those, silver, gunmetal or hyper-something?
I was going to go with mesh, but i really love these wheels, and now that i know how they look on the goat, I really want them.

[RedDragon]

And what color are those, silver, gunmetal or hyper-something?

They look like Chromes but please let me know if I am wrong.

[time2shine]

nah, they're deffinitely not chrome. I'm guessing it's a hyper color.

[Black Devil]

Hyper black. Not sure why RUFF calls them that. But they look just like mine. My rears are 45mm offset though. Picking them up tomorrow night. Can't wait.

[Malibu24]

They are Hyperblack - basically a grayish silver color - and the rear drivers side fender is what I'm rubbing on currently.. Ground some more off the fender tonight and it made it quite a bit better but with some bigger bumps and speed I still rubbed a little so looks like I'll have to take a little more off.. Strange though - seems much closer on the drivers side than the passengers side.

[Black Devil]

I forget, do you still have stock rear suspension?

[time2shine]

where did you guys order these from? I'm having a hard time finding the correct offset. I think they'll look sweet on pbm sap. please let me know. thanks.

Btw, fender=front, quarters=rear. just to avoid the confusuion.

[HOT04GTO]

Looks hot!

[Black Devil]

where did you guys order these from? I'm having a hard time finding the correct offset. I think they'll look sweet on pbm sap. please let me know. thanks.

Btw, fender=front, quarters=rear. just to avoid the confusuion.

I actually bought mine from a close past 06' GTO owner. He needed an SUV, and sold the GTO for a TBSS. He never installed his wheels.:wiggle:

[Malibu24]

It's still the stock suspension.. So I'm considering the drag bags too.. I bought them from a place in Florida... PM me if you're interested... Not sorry at all about your opinion because the fact is I thought the stock wheels looked like sh!t and I had to do something about that - and this is the first time I've switched to aftermarket wheels for a car.. The factory wheels look like an everyday passenger car wheel (or hubcap) to me. But that's why we modify them - to fit our tastes. They'll make perfect winter wheels for me!

[Black Devil]

To each there own. BTW, get some better springs. Drag bags are nice, but have given me headaches. I sold mine, and installed 5/16 Pedders drag springs. Big differance, and the ride quality is better. Oh, and ride hight is still looking nice.

I also piced up my wheels last night. Once the car is washed, I will post pics.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/myGTO/Pictu re1455.jpg

[lsx24]

Looks sharp. Bet it's nice having a 275 tire out back.

[Malibu24]

Thanks for the suggestion.. I'll look into some new springs too. It's not as bad anymore with some more grinding that I've done but I'd like to rid it totally.

[Black Devil]

Update!!!! I installed my 278's today. Desided not to roll the fenders and take a chance. Well, so far I have made out well. The Pedders 5/16 drag springs are a life saver. No, a fender saver.

I will be doing a hard launch on video to watch the load on the rear and see how close it comes. But, not one rub mark yet. Here is a teaser pic. I will start my own thread tonight. As well as post a clear car pic tomorrow night. Car was still dirty.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/myGTO/Pictu re1471.jpg