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Old 06-24-2004, 09:16 PM
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Phil Schmidt is a master wheelwright. If he says they will fit they will fit. I struggled with the same issues and in the end let him decide on whether I went 5.5 or 6". I couldn't be more pleased with the result.

I have always had issue with the cobbled together look of the 427 Cobra and what happened when they put the independent rear in the original cars. Admit it, it looks like a high school shop project. The fit is terrible. Go look at my gallery, you can't slip your hand between my tire and rear fender at any point. They have never rubbed once. I opted for the 11" wheel with a 315/35. It is a common (less expensive tire) size as it is OEM for the newer vette. I can't say enough good things about PSE, you'll feel the same way soon.

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