Wheels I may purchase!
03-01-2013, 06:51 PM
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Wheels I may purchase!
Someone in my local area is selling a set of these rims. Staggered 18x9 18x10. He only wants $250 for the rims, I would need to purchase tires. I'm looking for some opinions on what size tires i should get.
03-01-2013, 10:05 PM
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Be sure to FIRST confirm they are for YOUR model year, as S197 wheels will not fit properly and those just may be.
As for tires, they should be chosen by the needs of the driver and decided by the budget. This actually helps on the decision of which actual sizes to buy as well.
Jazzer
As for tires, they should be chosen by the needs of the driver and decided by the budget. This actually helps on the decision of which actual sizes to buy as well.
Jazzer
03-01-2013, 10:30 PM
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Those look like true Bullit wheels, and if they are 18s then they came off an S197 because I believe the New edge Bullit cars were 17s.
Those aren't the factory center caps though because Bullits were not SVT labeled.
Go for it man! I highly reccomend craigslist for low cost used tires...hard to beat it. I once saw Goodyear F1 GT500 18" tires on there for $400 and they were practically new. Bought almost new Pirelli PZero 17s for $100 a pair...some amazing deals to be had if you're patient for a few weeks.
Tom
Those aren't the factory center caps though because Bullits were not SVT labeled.
Go for it man! I highly reccomend craigslist for low cost used tires...hard to beat it. I once saw Goodyear F1 GT500 18" tires on there for $400 and they were practically new. Bought almost new Pirelli PZero 17s for $100 a pair...some amazing deals to be had if you're patient for a few weeks.
Tom
03-01-2013, 10:30 PM
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Well the rims are coming off of a 2004, so I assumed since it's the same body style, they would? I have a tire hookup so I'm not worried about a price. Just looking for that aggressive look without being overly wide, like 315 lol
03-01-2013, 11:54 PM
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First off those are for a New Edge. So they will tuck your car all day.
As for tires I'm assuming you really want to know what will fit on the rear. If you are going to run Nittos, then 315's will look small on those rims. They don't measure as accurate as some other tires. If you decide on something like a BF Goodwridh KDW in a 315 then we are talking. Just google 315s on a Termi and see what you get
As for tires I'm assuming you really want to know what will fit on the rear. If you are going to run Nittos, then 315's will look small on those rims. They don't measure as accurate as some other tires. If you decide on something like a BF Goodwridh KDW in a 315 then we are talking. Just google 315s on a Termi and see what you get
03-06-2013, 07:45 AM
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Don't put a 315 on a 10" wheel, as it is not a proper fit.
A 305 is the max fit for a 10" wide wheel and is fine for DD and a nice wide fit. As for a 17" or 18" wheel, this depends on a few things. A 17" tire is typically going to be less cost than an 18", but not as wide a selection of makes/models. A 17" tire will ride a bit nicer on a like for like tire, as it has a bit more sidewall in the same size.
Jazzer
PS. I would still ask you to confirm the off-set/back-space of these wheels to ensure proper fitment.
A 305 is the max fit for a 10" wide wheel and is fine for DD and a nice wide fit. As for a 17" or 18" wheel, this depends on a few things. A 17" tire is typically going to be less cost than an 18", but not as wide a selection of makes/models. A 17" tire will ride a bit nicer on a like for like tire, as it has a bit more sidewall in the same size.
Jazzer
PS. I would still ask you to confirm the off-set/back-space of these wheels to ensure proper fitment.
03-06-2013, 11:04 AM
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I'm Definitely Not Going 315, Personally I Don't Like The Way It Looks. Should I Do Something Like 275/40 In The Front And 305/40 In The Rear?? Id Love Some People To Post Some Pics Of Their Setup!