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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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got my self a set of 17" with Nitto 215/45/17 performance winter tires. I really dont want steelies for winter


Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Gotta have some style in the winter, you know?

Looks good.
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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what wheels are those?
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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17" sokudo 10, 40 offset.
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by schwettynuts
17" sokudo 10, 40 offset.
I thought that said "Sudoku" for a second there.
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Sudoku is one of those hard puzzles isnt it lol, im not to fond of those things. Wheels look good for winter tires nice job.

Jay
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 01:12 AM
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volk knockoffs
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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I wont spent $$ for volk and hit the curb on icy road
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:17 AM
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why are you in the penalty box?
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:44 AM
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I have those same tires on my car right now with my winter rims. The difference is , I'm running 225-45-17 inch tirs on a 17x8 inch wheel.
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 05:32 AM
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I prefer the steelies for winter. Makes my car look "gangster"
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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this is going to be a retarded question, but i thought steelies were if you have hub caps and take them off and those would be steekies? but on the tC there arent hub caps... someone straighten me out
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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Looks good! But I sure am glad that I live in Cali! (No snow where I live. )
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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hahah look at all that snow.......

hahaha


nice tC's by the way! mad hottness
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickz_unTC
this is going to be a retarded question, but i thought steelies were if you have hub caps and take them off and those would be steekies? but on the tC there arent hub caps... someone straighten me out
Patrick, I could have bought a set of steelies ( probably 15") and bought winter tires with them. This will be relatively cheap because they are much cheaper plus the tires will probably be snow tires instead of performance winter. And yes, one can decide to put hub cap but that will look even more ridiculous especialy if it spins .
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thanks for your reply, that sounds good for me cuz we have a ton of snow and my car sucks in it. Im planning to get snow tires but didnt think of getting cheap rims. how much do a set of those cost? anyone have pics?
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go to ebay and find 5x100 wheels. I suggest 17" wheels because they look good plus the winter tires would not be ridiculously expensive. If you need help finding cheap wheels let me know. Be ready to spend 900 total for tires and good wheels.
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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im so glad i dont live where its cold, i can run my 19"s all year round
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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that has got to be the best signature i've ever seen!

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looks great!

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