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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Definetly one of those 'to each his own' moments
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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guys i have a question..

i purchased a set of 18" wheels and they were balanced and everything at the store then shipped to me. THey came in the mail today... can i just go to any body shop and get em thrown on and im good? or will i need to do the balance and alignment when i get the wheels put on or the car will go every which way and be a problem for the car?

im newb to car stuff so sorry if this is obvious
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aids
is this a joke. i wouldnt even use those for winter wheels.
Ohhhhh brother your harsh. I'll remember to ask you for aproval in the spring when I put on some new wheels. .........LOL
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by leo_k
guys i have a question..

i purchased a set of 18" wheels and they were balanced and everything at the store then shipped to me. THey came in the mail today... can i just go to any body shop and get em thrown on and im good? or will i need to do the balance and alignment when i get the wheels put on or the car will go every which way and be a problem for the car?

im newb to car stuff so sorry if this is obvious
balancing i'm not quite sure...but ALIGNMENT ITS A YES...DEFINITELY!
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chris07is
balancing i'm not quite sure...but ALIGNMENT ITS A YES...DEFINITELY!
Balancing is generally done off the car. In come cases it can be done on the car..but isn't very common.

Alignment is need if your old tires had funny wear patterns, the car pulls one side or another. Don't confuse vibration with alignment however. Vibration is wheel balance. If you old tires just wore out and didn't have any strange wear patterns. save your money
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by aids
is this a joke. i wouldnt even use those for winter wheels.
aha dang hating all sick like u probably cant even afford these wheels
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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looks like it can fit, after you dump it and get smaller tires you'll be good

pst me if you need some help!
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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need extend studs.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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not to be a hater, but just so you know, a picture of your car will show up on a bmw forum and things will be said
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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People build cars to THEIR likings NOT OTHERS! Anyways, those are Super Advans no? I say thinner tires and slam!!
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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I've seen worse...
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jmd93
not to be a hater, but just so you know, a picture of your car will show up on a bmw forum and things will be said
why would it be on a bmw forum
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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be glad they don't fit those look really bad.. I'd rather have my spare tire on over those.. seriously
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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haha cl becoming like honda tech with haters its funny haha. sorry i dont rock blingd out rims. sorry im into real jdm rims
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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its fine if u dont like these rims, not like i care haha
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