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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Guys,

Since I bought the car, ive been experiencing a very small vibration and the car isnt as smooth as I want it to be.

I took it for tyre balancing etc... the guy said one of the rims is slightly bent. Maybe the previous owner hit a curb or somethin.

Anyway, he recommended that I need to change the tyres... but cant guarantee a much smoother ride. They need to be changed anyway ,they are worn out.

What do you guys recommend for 20".

This is my baby! Ignore the dark tinted windows, they are legal in this part of the world,... when the sun shines 99% of the year!

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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Nice ride I like the tint sorry can't help you on tire sizes.
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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i couldn't help but look, is your windshield also tinted?
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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Most likely, they aren't bound by the same restrictions we are. Kinda need it when it gets 120+ degrees.... We tinted everything in Kuwait!!
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 01:24 AM
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Only about 12in from the top is tinted, the rest is clear otherwise wudnt see well at night.

Yeh tinting the sides and the back is a must otherwise ul fry slowly inside ur car and that's with the AC on
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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If you have a bent wheel and want t smoother ride. I would look into getting 18's or 19's
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Selah777
If you have a bent wheel and want t smoother ride. I would look into getting 18's or 19's
The problem is, I cant get rid of those wheels i love them.. i looked everywhere here but cudnt find a copy.

I think il have to just try different tyres and see which ones give me the smoothest ride.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 05:15 AM
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Can the bent rim be repaired? Companies that repair damaged alloy wheels advertise in the back of magazines like Car and Driver. Local companies in my area do the work as well, I found one by asking the dealer (or a trusted body shop) who they use.

The larger rims and low profile tires will result in a slightly rougher ride so you would want to keep the rims as "true" as possible. The Tire Rack site might be your best source of information on tires. That said, your car looks great.

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