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Old May 17, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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Rim and Tire size

I'm gonna go ahead and buy some new tires, the Firehawk's are beat pretty bad, im also gonna buy some rims too, the American Racing Directional design rims. Now this is my first time buying new rims and tires, is the procedure to buy the tires first and find a rim size that will accommodate that tire or vise versa. i want a good all around tire size that will fit perfectly, what tire size is the best for our thirdgens and is their a deal out their that includes tires when u buy rims?
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Old May 17, 2002 | 05:18 PM
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You could go either way with designing it... just make sure that the rim width is enough for the tires you want. And the bigger the tire, the heavier the tire. If you're getting steel wheels, they'll be noticably heavier, and the second you stop washing the car weekly, they'll rust. (I have the AR-46's on my car)
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Old May 17, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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http://www.discounttiredirect.com/

Dunlop SP5000

the site is having problems so I can not give you the detailed info but.

Z rated [165mph] all weather tires.

do your self a favor and find some product compare sites. I search the web from end to end when picking tires and the SP5000 were the best choice and for price.


I have had no problems, rain ,snow,ice, them babies stick.
only problem I had in the winter is everyone going so slow.

They are some awsome tires.
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Old May 17, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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Actually i was asking what a good tire and rim size is for a thirdgen that wont get in the way when turnning the steering wheel all the way to the left or right. thanks
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Old May 18, 2002 | 08:22 AM
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take a look on my sig.
they are very tight in the rear, you got to do some clearance work.
In front they touch the inner plastic some times.
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