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Old 02-03-02, 10:41 AM
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Old 02-03-02, 10:46 AM
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You can do 18's no problem...maybe even 19's.
Old 02-03-02, 12:35 PM
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no problems...

but it depends on what width you're going with. Don't do more than 18x9.5 in the rear. Otherwise, you'll have to do some stuff to get them to fit well
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17" and 18" is no problem...you can do 19" and even 20"...

You just have to watch the width and offsets...do a search using the word 'OFFSET" to learn more about it...it's been discussed a billion times...
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shroffkr,

17's will fit easily, they're only 1" larger than the factory 16's,
anything up to 19's and 8" upfront, 9" rear should fit with no problems. after this, the guards may need to be lipped so the tyres don't get too friendly with the guards.
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i have 18 's and no problems with anything, even when i lowered it. it's perfect.

anyone with 19's? i 'm thinking about L-sportline model IV in 19 x 8.5. do you think that will work?
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Yes it will work, you can even use the 19x9.5 in the rear.
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18s and larger look very funny at stock height. When you put 18s on, you should plan on putting lowering springs in immediately otherwise it'll look like you're driving an off-road vehicle. Just my personal opinion, though most everyone seems to agree.
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Eibach ProKits are pretty common for our car. There's some other brands that will work, but I haven't heard about them. ProKits come model specific and are about $240-300 for the SC400 I believe. Install will be around $180-200. If anyone can get them cheaper, I'd love to know about it.
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If you're that strapped for cash, why not just get the non-chrome model for $120 less per wheel?
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Sorry I didn't respond sooner...at least the chrome job on the MM Evo5's look decent (I've seen one in person)...not like the shiat chrome jobs on many low end knock-off wheels...


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