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Oct 21, 2002 | 10:09 PM

davsan

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Replacing stock rims....help

I plan on replacing my stock rims. I have a 2002 Grey Lustre color SE model.
I want to go with an 18", but need to know if there is anything I should consider before moving from the stock rim???
Also, what are the most attractive rims for this model? I want sporty, but not too flashy. Thanks

Oct 22, 2002 | 05:52 AM

njmaxseltd

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Re: Replacing stock rims....help

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Originally posted by davsan
I want to go with an 18", but need to know if there is anything I should consider before moving from the stock rim???

Consider not going to an 18" rim. They ride pretty hard because there's not much rubber left to cusion your car's suspension from the road.

Just my .02

Oct 22, 2002 | 06:26 AM

2Maxed-out4u

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Re: Re: Replacing stock rims....help

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Consider not going to an 18" rim. They ride pretty hard because there's not much rubber left to cusion your car's suspension from the road.

Just my .02

18's aren't that bad at all, cause I have had them for almost a year. Of course the ride will change a little, but it's not that bad. Plus the new look to your car will make you forget about the change.

Oct 22, 2002 | 07:53 AM

Galo

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Finally...a few other folks to ADMIT that

changing to anything larger than 17" will create some sort of negative impact to the ride quality!

Galo the official 19" wheel hater

Oct 22, 2002 | 09:10 AM

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2maxed-out, do u live in gainesville? ive seen a car just like that riding around UF's campus. if it is, ive seen you parked at the yulee parking area, thats where i have to park sometimes.

Oct 22, 2002 | 09:23 AM

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Re: Re: Re: Replacing stock rims....help

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Originally posted by 2Maxed-out4u

18's aren't that bad at all, cause I have had them for almost a year. Of course the ride will change a little, but it's not that bad. Plus the new look to your car will make you forget about the change.

Am I correct to assume that you have factory struts and springs?

Oct 22, 2002 | 10:10 AM

cwally

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Re: Replacing stock rims....help

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Originally posted by davsan

I want to go with an 18", but need to know if there is anything I should consider before moving from the stock rim???
Also, what are the most attractive rims for this model? I want sporty, but not too flashy. Thanks

I think these wheels would look tight as **** on the max. Nice but not too flashy. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/image..._ssl_ci3_l.jpg

The ride isnt that bad on 18"s. I've had them for quite a while now, and I actually upgraded to 19"s. Its not as bad as they say. Here is a pic of these wheels on an Audi.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/image...otionssl_2.jpg