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Old 03-13-15, 05:36 AM
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Looks good guys, but I'm bored with the 5-spoke rims... That's what i have now, in 16"'s, which i want to get rid of.

EDIT: What tires do you guys have on these? 235/55r18?

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Old 04-04-15, 07:32 PM
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Finally!

Got the Vision Shattered Chrome Wheels 5x4.5 5x114.3 +18, they fit w/o spacers, and got Cooper CS5 Ultra 235/55R18 put on, it looks sick!

http://www.visionwheel.com/wheel/177...-454-shattered

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Old 04-04-15, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by maorsela
That's why i'm so befuddled... it's suppose to fit, they say it fits, but it doesn't...
I had the same problem. Though my installer was not TR, but a well respected small chain here in New England. The inside of the tire rubbed the shock. I did not want to install spacers so I ended up selling the wheels.
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I replaced 16 with 18 inch

no problem. See

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Originally Posted by maorsela
Finally!

Got the Vision Shattered Chrome Wheels 5x4.5 5x114.3 +18, they fit w/o spacers, and got Cooper CS5 Ultra 235/55R18 put on, it looks sick!

http://www.visionwheel.com/wheel/177...-454-shattered





I like those wheels you chose!; they look pretty good on the 300! Im sure they werent cheap though just like just about any aftermarket wheels.

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Old 04-29-15, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by matts6887
I like those wheels you chose!; they look pretty good on the 300! Im sure they werent cheap though just like just about any aftermarket wheels.
yeah, they cost me $710 shipped, much more than I wanted to spend, but after months of looking and trying, got sick of it.

I really wanted the Helo HE874, but these are not manufactured anymore in a +21mm offset. They are only making a +42mm offset, and the rears rub the struts.

The wife liked them, and I think they look great. As I said, got sick of the 5-spoke original wheels...

The handling now is so much improved, night and day compared to the 16" OEM. Obvisouly, a little stiffer ride, but negligible as far as I'm concerned.
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