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Old 08-10-2007, 07:39 PM
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I am looking for 15s to fit the stock tires for now before I buy the rims I really want next spring season or so. I cannot find a good price and I was kinda hoping to keep it cheap , any suggestions ?
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you can get a set of sportmax 15x7 with spline drive lug nuts and shipping for pennies over $400. but you might just like the look and keep them. the 15x7 streaches out the side wall abit, but looks real good.
thats what i have
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Old 08-10-2007, 11:26 PM
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and 15x7-15x8 wheel will work with you stock tires
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im not sure about 15x8, i guess thay would.
mine are 15x7 38mm offset
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15x8 will work with stock tires
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Old 08-11-2007, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by swartzautoman
you can get a set of sportmax 15x7 with spline drive lug nuts and shipping for pennies over $400. but you might just like the look and keep them. the 15x7 streaches out the side wall abit, but looks real good.
thats what i have
what size tire are you running swartzautoman? are they the stock ones?
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Old 08-11-2007, 04:01 AM
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It will work guarantee it!

You just need to find someone
who will actually install them.

I would go staggered,
15x7 front
15x8 rear
just my personal taste.
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yep, my tires are stock. 185/65/15
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sure..... 7 front 8 rear looks nice, but you can't rotate them.
its better to do the same size all the way around and use the OTG 15mm or 20mm rear hub spacers. function is a big deal with me, looks is a very close second.
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You can still rotate your "TIRES" ( a real rotate where you take the tires off )
I have 195/55/15 all around I can still rotate but I dont.
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i like to rotate the tires myself.
ive worked in the automotive field for a long time and i don't think doing more work makes any more "real".
most people that have a wider rim it the rear also have a wider tire. people like that have enough money that they don't care about a tire warranty or rotating. or just like buying tires every 20k miles or less.
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Originally Posted by biancoxb
I am looking for 15s to fit the stock tires for now before I buy the rims I really want next spring season or so. I cannot find a good price and I was kinda hoping to keep it cheap , any suggestions ?
I got mine on ebay.....15X6.5's, perfect for the stock Goodyears. They cost $311 SHIPPED, that included the splined chrome lug nuts !!! Here's pics:

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Old 08-15-2007, 06:13 AM
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where do i go to get my old tires put on new rims and how much deos that cost?
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Old 08-15-2007, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Djbarista
where do i go to get my old tires put on new rims and how much deos that cost?
Any tire shop or sears/walmart auto center type place. Should only be around $40-60.

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i would look your wheels over very carfully after having a place do it for you. make sure they didn't scrach it anywere.
look real good.
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maybe i should talk to a more experienced local, and then I shall Purchase!
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talk to an expeirenced local
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Sorry to JAck, But i already posted,

Is the brand Primax a good one, I looked at performancewheel.com and its pictured as a sportmax, but listed as a primax......?
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