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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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... maybe this year...for my Smoked Granite, 18x8 all around.... thoughts?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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That will work.

I love that finish with SGM.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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Me too... will see if I can work it in for this year.... if they ever fix the roads after this winter!!!!
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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why not 19?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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If you're going to buy new wheels, you might consider going to 19's. It'll definitely improve the look of your car.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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stick with 18" if you are not going to lower the car. 19' for sure if you do plan or have already dropped the car! 19" rims will still allow enough rubber for those roads. Have the same issues in IL
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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18 is too small. Go 19 with different rims (maybe TE37s even though they are damn expensive...)
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Signal_jp
why not 19?
I second that!
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Seize
I second that!
Decisions, decisions.... haven't decided on lowering yet.... so for now 18s... appreciate the input!!!
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Try this:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/tweel-airless-tire.htm
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Those will look like 17s. Go at least 19s.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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nooooooo, i dont like em, go with 19's
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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19s or nothing!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
Decisions, decisions.... haven't decided on lowering yet.... so for now 18s... appreciate the input!!!
18"s are fine.

I have 18"s, and they have a great balance of comfort and sport, and tires will last a little longer and be less expensive to replace. Also helps with gas mileage.

I did drop it with Eibach springs, though...
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weaksauce......20s
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