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Ok guys, the reason why i put this in General Mods was that it kind of had a cross between Rims and suspension, but i have a few questions:
-is there ANY combination of rim sizes and tires sizes that'll look good yet not require me to lower them. (not stock)
-Where can i find some cheap ST200's?
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I'd stick with 16's, and a 205/55 or 215 or 225/50 tire. I think your car might sit a bit higher than mine, though. Check the link in my sig for pics.
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would 17's with 215/45/17s work? or would it require lowering?
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Well, it's a question of aesthetics. Generally, you want your wheel well gap to be shorter than your sidewall height, or at worst, equal. A 215/45 will make your gap look huge, and the car will look lifted.
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Originally posted by RogerB:
A 215/45 will make your gap look huge, and the car will look lifted.
yes sir, you will be begging to lower your car after you see it month after month after month
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Originally posted by RogerB:
Well, it's a question of aesthetics. Generally, you want your wheel well gap to be shorter than your sidewall height, or at worst, equal. A 215/45 will make your gap look huge, and the car will look lifted.
dang....so is 16's the only way to go? God i wish i could get some 17s without lowering. is there any other combination of 17s that would make the wheel well gap smaller without making the tire look huge?
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Originally posted by Disturbedpunk289:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Well, it's a question of aesthetics. Generally, you want your wheel well gap to be shorter than your sidewall height, or at worst, equal. A 215/45 will make your gap look huge, and the car will look lifted.
dang....so is 16's the only way to go? God i wish i could get some 17s without lowering. is there any other combination of 17s that would make the wheel well gap smaller without making the tire look huge?
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Whats the stock rim and tire? And...RogerB you have 205/50/16s right? do those throw the speedo off?
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