Show me your 18's rims
07-15-04, 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by dannieboiz
I'd imagine it'll make your 18's look like 17's?
I'd imagine it'll make your 18's look like 17's?
07-15-04, 10:37 AM
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don't think I agree with that. What it will do is give you a little better ride and fill up the sides of the wheel well a little better
agreed.... however, 45's= meatier tires=rims looks smaller.
07-16-04, 09:38 AM
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first, thanks everyone for the pics!!! these are kind of confirming what I thought, which is that 18s are the way to go. To me personally, when you add up the lighter weight, lower cost of wheels and tires, and the fact that I saw 18s on a M45 when I was shopping and they looked pretty big, and the fact that ANYTHING will look better than my stock 16s....to me all that outweighs the slightly better looks of 19s. Plus I can consider more brands in 18s. The only thing I don't really like is that when you lower the car and get rid of the gap up top, you still have a good bit of gap on the front and back of the wheel. I'd like the gap to be more symmetrical, which is why I asked about a fat 18. That way you get rid of a little bit of the lateral gap as well. Anyway, that's what I'm thinking if anyone give a darn 
07-16-04, 09:45 AM
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first, thanks everyone for the pics!!! these are kind of confirming what I thought, which is that 18s are the way to go. To me personally, when you add up the lighter weight, lower cost of wheels and tires, and the fact that I saw 18s on a M45 when I was shopping and they looked pretty big, and the fact that ANYTHING will look better than my stock 16s....to me all that outweighs the slightly better looks of 19s. Plus I can consider more brands in 18s. The only thing I don't really like is that when you lower the car and get rid of the gap up top, you still have a good bit of gap on the front and back of the wheel. I'd like the gap to be more symmetrical, which is why I asked about a fat 18. That way you get rid of a little bit of the lateral gap as well. Anyway, that's what I'm thinking if anyone give a darn
I agree that's why I've broaden my search and consider 18's as well but if I land into some 19's or even 20's that are reasonably priced I'll still go for it just to keep up with the trend but I think 18's are the most economical and reliable size.
that gs is of the scale Davegs4
07-17-04, 11:37 PM
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This is a pic of my GS on 18s from a recent meet
18s look good but IMO 20s is the ideal size for the GS........If I had to do it again, i would get 19s with the fat tire setup.
18s look good but IMO 20s is the ideal size for the GS........If I had to do it again, i would get 19s with the fat tire setup.
07-17-04, 11:47 PM
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Originally posted by redgs4
Staggered Volk LE37K 18's. No regrets vs 19's or 20's. But I'd trade for a set of 20" HRE's in a heartbeat.
Staggered Volk LE37K 18's. No regrets vs 19's or 20's. But I'd trade for a set of 20" HRE's in a heartbeat.
What offsets are u running for your wheels?........They look perfect on the car.
07-18-04, 09:56 AM
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Looks nice rodel. Your exhaust could be bigger to better fill up the the bumper cutouts
Looks nice rodel. Your exhaust could be bigger to better fill up the the bumper cutouts
I've been hesitant about getting exhaust because I like the silence inside the cabin; however, I also hesitate about getting tips only.
Hmmm...we'll see.