getting new wheels , what size tires?

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09-09-2009, 11:16 AM

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Repzard

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Originally Posted by mrtstang

If tire cost is an issue, just get Sumitomo HTRZ's. You can get all 4, in the correct sizes, for about $400. They won't hook for crap, but are fine for daily driving, and will last a while.

^^ What he said

09-09-2009, 11:17 AM

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02GTSteve

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How much was shipping for those wheels? That is a really good deal.

09-09-2009, 11:20 AM

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gunpig0313

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you just rotate side to side thats all you need to do.

09-09-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gunpig0313

you just rotate side to side thats all you need to do.

That doesn't work so well with directional tires, unless you want to pay a tire shop to swap the tires on the wheels.

If there's any concern about rotating tires, then stick with wheel/tire sizes that will be the same all the way around.

09-09-2009, 03:09 PM

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green2000gt

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I will never drag race my car so that is not a concerne for me. I really like the staggered look. I am just not sure if it is good for the car or not, can someone with the same seup tell me how the car drives with this kind of tire setup?

09-09-2009, 03:33 PM

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Roush2002

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why would it not be good for the car. the only problem with the staggered setup is you cant rotate. The car will drive fine.

09-09-2009, 03:40 PM

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03BottleFedGT

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mine drives the same way it did without the stagerd

09-09-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 99GTvert

Yeah thats is what you are supposed to do with directional tires that are staggered. Most shops will charge a one time fee for rotation. The purpose of a rotation is so the tires don't develop any unusual wear patterns. So moving them side to side keeps this from happening especially on the front tires.