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Well after searching high and low I have finally purchased a virgin 97 GT Coupe, 5-speed, in laser red; now that I'm a grown-up (kinda) I think I deserve a V8 The car is pretty basic interior and exterior, notice not even a wing. I'm looking around for new rims and tires and leaning toward the Bullitt style in the original color. Whats the consensus about size, 17X8 or 18X9 (use=daily driver/street race/canyon blasting)? And after the tires, what would be the 1st engine/drivetrain mods you guys would go for (not planning on supercharging or NOS....yet)?