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Replacing OEM 18" with ebay wheels.

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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 10:03 AM
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Default Replacing OEM 18" with ebay wheels.

I have some rims that I cannot get balanced and have a slight vibration at 80mph. I was thinking about replacing with some ebay rims. Thought about having them redone but they would need to be sent for rechroming, I think. I want to stay with an 18" rim so I don't have to but new tires since these only have about 25k on them.

I have never bought rims from ebay. What are you thoughts on the quality of these rims?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Niche-Targa...nd!75070!US!-1

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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 09:56 PM
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You can get your original wheels fixed if there are bends in the wheels they can be cheaply straightened out. These small wheel repair shops can cost 50-$80 per wheel to straighten.

I like those niches but at 18" might look to small, I would go to 19" the difference is $100 between the two. Plus running aftermarket wheels, the 3GS look spot on when you run a staggered fit. Sure you will need new tires, but maybe you can throw your tires and wheels for sale to help offset.

Front 19x8.5
Rear 19x9.5

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-4-19-St...oAAOSwnDRcXf~N
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 10:26 AM
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nothing wrong with niche rims, they sell them at any national tire store, decent set of wheels to replace the OEM ones. If youre gonna just keep the same tire size go for it. Specs are pretty much stock on those so no worries about fitment. I run a 18x8.5 front and a 18x9 rear with a square 245/40/18 set up all around. Also go to discount/americas tire and see what they will charge you might a get a better deal on the spot
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 12:12 PM
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Niche builds quality wheels - I wouldn't hesitate running any of there products on my vehicles.

As, adrock265 noted, your local Discount Tire store can order Niche wheels and at a competitive price point. We're happy to help with a quote too if you're interested, just shoot us a PM and we'll make sure you're taken care of!
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