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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Alright............Here is whats going on in my head. I am kind of stuck between two rims that I want......so maybe you guys can help me out. Either way I am getting 18x9's all around and I do not plan on lowering the car at all.
So...... one of my choices are the hypercoated GT4's from american muscle/nitto extreme 255/45/18
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My second choice are the Deep Dish Black Chrome FR500's from cruisin concepts (but not sure of the tire combo that I would get...most likely Nitto's)




Also......I would need to buy the sensor bands ($17 from AA).....but where can I get just the TPMS sensors themselves???? Also.......how much would it cost to have the bands/sensors..tires mounted and balanced cost (on average)?

As long as I can sell my rims/tires I plan on buying ASAP
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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I'd hang on to the stock set if your car is a daily driver.

Those chrome rims won't last long if they see winter sand/salt!
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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ORIGINAL: Margarita Girl

I'd hang on to the stock set if your car is a daily driver.

Those chrome rims won't last long if they see winter sand/salt!
I have a 97 civic i use for bad weather.......so thats not a big deal...thank god for beaters
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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I hear you! New England winters.[:@] That's what my Subaru is for![sm=smiley20.gif]
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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I would go with the FR500s.
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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It's not a debate. It's a preference. Both are sweet. Your choice...

My Ford dealership was excellent when it came to my new wheels & tires. They installed my new bands and brackets from AM, broke down my old tires and moved my TPMS sensors to the new wheels, mounted and balanced the new wheels/tires all for ~$38.00 They even resolved a defective tire problem and remounted the new tire and balanced all 4 at no charge.

I actually felt guilty...
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