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Old 05-18-2007, 10:28 AM
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Default Larger wheels?

I've got an '03 GT with 245-45-17 wheels on it currently. To me, it looks like the wheels are too small for the car. Meaning I see alot of the wheel well. Anyone ever put larger wheels on an 03 instead of dropping it? Any particular sizes that look good on a '03 GT?
Any changes in performance?

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Old 05-18-2007, 12:25 PM
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I personally think that 17's look best, but I've seen some with 18"s that look pretty good. If you put bigger wheels on it without dropping it, it's gonna look even more 4x4ish than it already does.
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Old 05-19-2007, 12:43 AM
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15's FTW!
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Old 05-19-2007, 12:47 AM
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I like 17s as well. Go ahead and drop it. Lowering always makes the car look better.
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Old 05-19-2007, 03:12 AM
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Bigger wheels don't really fill in the wheel well. The wheel is round so it increases equally on all parts of the wheel. I don't know how to really explain with words, but you might get what I mean. Like, axle will still be in the same place on the center of the wheel. Get it?

Just lower it, lol.
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