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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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anybody know where i can get some 17inch steelies to use on my 350??
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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haha im facing the same dilemma, but mines a lease, so im just gonna get the winter tires instead, leave the rims on
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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haha im facing the same dilemma, but mines a lease, so im just gonna get the winter tires instead, leave the rims on
What tires are you going to get???
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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I don't think there are any steel wheels available that will clear the brake calipers. Tire Rack has winter packages that bundle snow tires with inexpensive ($119 ea) alloy wheels.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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there aren't any.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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My buddy works at Kal Tire, he says the tires that can be put on the is350 are going to be costly, if he puts them on his account its about 150$ cheaper, but its still going to cost me a lil less then a grand.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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is that for tires only or did u find some wheels????
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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tires only
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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anybody try the canadian tire 17" multi fit rims????do the clear the caliper?
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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Got to bite the bullet and purchase aluminum wheels ...

Steel welded wheels will not clear the calipers, front or rear
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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If you hunt around you can find nice cheap 17" aluminium rims. I found these that will fit the rotors and sensors for 150$ each at a small independent shop.

steel winter wheels-untitled2.jpg

http://www.spynwheels.com/
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Steel wheels in 17" or 18" would be too heavy.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM25's - 225/45/18's all around on stock 18's
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