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Old Aug 9, 2022 | 11:07 AM
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Default Minor wheel upgrade

Couldn't find anything that didn't look out of place with the design, so went with factory style 18s over the 17s the car came with.

235/50-18 all around replacing the 225/60 - 17s

Those 17s were so plain... looked like hubcaps



The 18s of course fit perfect and the black chrome finish adds a little spice to what is a pretty boring style car



Shout out to the Kumho tires. I didn't think it was possible but the car is even smoother and quieter than before

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...0&autoModClar=

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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsfan54
Couldn't find anything that didn't look out of place with the design, so went with factory style 18s over the 17s the car came with.

235/50-18 all around replacing the 225/60 - 17s

Those 17s were so plain... looked like hubcaps

The 18s of course fit perfect and the black chrome finish adds a little spice to what is a pretty boring style car

Shout out to the Kumho tires. I didn't think it was possible but the car is even smoother and quieter than before
I have the chrome 6-spokes on my pearl white 04. I will need new tires in the next year and have been debating replacing the stocks with some 18" 5-spokes. They are definitely a huge upgrade on your car...are they OEM? Also, I'd say the car is classy, not boring!
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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 08:22 AM
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they are "OEM Style". Basically knock offs but no one can tell the difference. They were pretty cheap and I'm not doing any track days with this car, so I was ok with Chinese wheels.

I can't recommend the Kumho tires enough ( I plan to park it in the winter though)
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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsfan54
they are "OEM Style". Basically knock offs but no one can tell the difference. They were pretty cheap and I'm not doing any track days with this car, so I was ok with Chinese wheels.

I can't recommend the Kumho tires enough ( I plan to park it in the winter though)
Do you mind sending a link for the wheels? Appreciate the tire rec, haven't really started researching what I wanted yet. Thanks.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/283500573739
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