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Old 01-08-07, 03:07 PM
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Really? nobody has wheel suggestions?

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I recomend these tires and wheels

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Is that a Traxxas?
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Originally Posted by purplehazek4

Is that a Traxxas?
Dan, here we go.....

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Originally Posted by purplehazek4
Is that a Traxxas?
It's a Tamiya Midnight Pumpkin but the wheels and tires are aftermarket

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WOW! talk about a collectors item!

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talk about friggin useless. Remind me not to ask this forum for help.
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I really like the look of these but my wife does not. Anyway, this is what I would do if the choice was up to me.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/364361
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Originally Posted by TomGXer
talk about friggin useless. Remind me not to ask this forum for help.
Ouch man! Useless??
Weren't you originally asking about 20" wheels? There are only a hand full of people with wheels that big here.
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Originally Posted by TomGXer
talk about friggin useless. Remind me not to ask this forum for help.
Having a chip on your shoulder will never garner you any useful replies.
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Originally Posted by TexasGS
I really like the look of these but my wife does not. Anyway, this is what I would do if the choice was up to me.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/364361

Those wheels look really nice but the price is in the stratosphere.
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Originally Posted by TomGXer
Really? nobody has wheel suggestions?
There are tons of wheels available now, It just depends on your personal taste. If you go to this website:
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/
...you can get an idea of what wheels will fit our car. Then since I think you said you were in LA you can drive down to DWW and see the wheels in person. They stock just about everyhthing in their warehouse.

As for tires, I really like the Hankook Ventus ST RH06. It's very comfortable, quiet, and the price point is great. If you do buy wheels at DWW, they have some contract with Pirelli so you can get a really good price on a wheel and tire package with the Scorpions.

I hope that this helps.



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Default what size ru lookin' for.....

hopefully we can help but we need to know what size upgrade ur lookin' for and a budget would help?? there are tons of wheels available.....from an OEM chrome (17") or 4runner sport (18") like purp's upgrade to what texas likes on his cardomain link (20") to what cmarshack (22") has which i myself have something similar and IMHO dont think comfort is sacrificed -if ur gonna upgrade i say might as well be as large possible!! we dont know what kinda feedback u want so play nice and u shall receive.....
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Well, yesterday was a frustrating day. Either way...looking for 20's and most likely in black w/ machined or chrome lip. Its good to hear that the ride quality is not effected that much. I got hooked up with a great dealer so I think im headed in the right direction now. Thanks to all.
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Originally Posted by TomGXer
Well, yesterday was a frustrating day. Either way...looking for 20's and most likely in black w/ machined or chrome lip. Its good to hear that the ride quality is not effected that much. I got hooked up with a great dealer so I think im headed in the right direction now. Thanks to all.
I have a list of about 20+ wheel websites that I used when I was looking a few years back. PM me if you're still searching and I'll be happy to forward the list to you. Below is a pic of my GX on 22s. I chose not to do oversized tires b/c I like the lopro look. Ride quality for me has not suffered. I actually prefer a high performance wheel/tire (hence I keep my suspension in "sport" mode all the time). The only issue I've encountered is that big heavy wheels can be difficult to balance. The day my suspension guy calls and tells me he can get me a 4" drop I'll move on to 24s!



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