I have a tire-related question
11-24-04, 12:27 AM
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I have a tire-related question
My question is what size rims come stock on a 2000 es300?
What size would look good and fit on a white and (brown?) two-tone stock color 2000 es300?
Also what rim brand and what rims would look nice?
What size could i get without having to change anything else like suspenion and the body?
What tires would i also need with these rims?
About how much would they cost to buy and get them installed?
What size would look good and fit on a white and (brown?) two-tone stock color 2000 es300?
Also what rim brand and what rims would look nice?
What size could i get without having to change anything else like suspenion and the body?
What tires would i also need with these rims?
About how much would they cost to buy and get them installed?
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11-24-04, 12:35 PM
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go to www.tirerack.com and use their simulator. You will be able to see the different wheels that they have available for your car in your color.
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11-24-04, 10:36 PM
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Do you have the factory 15" or 16" rims & tires on your ES now mighty? & what exactly are you looking for in a tire? IE: quiet ride, all season traction, long tire life, short tire life with maxium performance etc? Welcome to the club btw. 
11-24-04, 11:35 PM
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Im looking for.....
I am looking for nice looking chrome rims the 18's? idk wut size wutever size i can get without it scraping yes i have the stock 16's and i want long lasting tires since i like to peel out lol.
11-25-04, 12:41 AM
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You might have to get other members to comment on rims (I keep mine stock) & I do mostly tire recommendations.....give me the exact tire size your looking for & I will suggest the very best tires you should consider & put on your short list. 
Depending on size, I highly (as do many other members) suggest Toyo, Yokohama, Falken & Michelin (but again.....I need the exact size). 
Depending on size, I highly (as do many other members) suggest Toyo, Yokohama, Falken & Michelin (but again.....I need the exact size).
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My dad was wondering....
If i change my stock rims that r 16's to 18's will it still be safe to drive and stuff?
How will it effect the handling?
How will it effect the handling?
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11-25-04, 05:09 PM
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I have 16s from Oct to April and 18s from April to Oct. Both are totally safe to ride on as long as you stay within what is aloud for the car.
The 16s are smooth and absorb the road bumps alot more than the 18s because they have more sidewall. The 18s allow for slightly better corning and a sportier stance/look.
beware when riding on the 18s. A pothole or road hazard that you normally would not think anything about with your 16s can be the death of your 18s.
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The 16s are smooth and absorb the road bumps alot more than the 18s because they have more sidewall. The 18s allow for slightly better corning and a sportier stance/look.
beware when riding on the 18s. A pothole or road hazard that you normally would not think anything about with your 16s can be the death of your 18s.
steviej
11-25-04, 11:54 PM
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Your best bet would be 18's IMO....you maybe able to stuff 19's in the wheel well's but I'm not sure if you have to mod much of the suspension in order to get them to fit properly & withour scraping. Don't forget about passenger weight if your car has 4 or more people.
11-26-04, 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by steviej
I have 16s from Oct to April and 18s from April to Oct. Both are totally safe to ride on as long as you stay within what is aloud for the car.
The 16s are smooth and absorb the road bumps alot more than the 18s because they have more sidewall. The 18s allow for slightly better corning and a sportier stance/look.
beware when riding on the 18s. A pothole or road hazard that you normally would not think anything about with your 16s can be the death of your 18s.
steviej
I have 16s from Oct to April and 18s from April to Oct. Both are totally safe to ride on as long as you stay within what is aloud for the car.
The 16s are smooth and absorb the road bumps alot more than the 18s because they have more sidewall. The 18s allow for slightly better corning and a sportier stance/look.
beware when riding on the 18s. A pothole or road hazard that you normally would not think anything about with your 16s can be the death of your 18s.
steviej
When u say beweare when riding 18's how bad is it really? If u hit a pot hole what will happen? How sensitive is it (just a small pothole can ruin ur rims?) or wut?
11-26-04, 01:06 PM
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just watch where you drive. I mean big potholes, enough to creat a bang and a bounce.
I have seen rims that got bent from just hitting one of those constuction plates they use to cover big holes.
I know someone that damaged an 18" rim just by going over railroad tracks, however, he said himself he was going way way too fast.
The damage is of course bending or denting a rim. The probability of this happening is directly proportional to the speed at which one takes on such objects in the road. The best measure is to avoid the object. If that can't happen, then take it slow and your 18s will be perfectly fine.
The other protection is a tire that has a reinforced sidewall. Quality comes in price so don't cheap out on the tires. This doesn't mean you have to get the most expensive brand either.
steviej
I have seen rims that got bent from just hitting one of those constuction plates they use to cover big holes.
I know someone that damaged an 18" rim just by going over railroad tracks, however, he said himself he was going way way too fast.
The damage is of course bending or denting a rim. The probability of this happening is directly proportional to the speed at which one takes on such objects in the road. The best measure is to avoid the object. If that can't happen, then take it slow and your 18s will be perfectly fine.
The other protection is a tire that has a reinforced sidewall. Quality comes in price so don't cheap out on the tires. This doesn't mean you have to get the most expensive brand either.
steviej
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