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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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I went and blew all my money on new exhaust and new stereo thinking I'll just wait until I need new tires to go ahead and buy new wheels...

But I can't take it... I WANT NEW WHEELS!

They're just so darn expensive. Anyone know how low I can get the price down to? I was looking for 18's.. but I'm guessin that'll be out of my price range seeing to be I'll need to get tires too.

Would new 15's look poor?
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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wtf? 15's look poor? u must be new here. 15/16's with aggresive fitment> 18's with horrible fitment
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Really?
Ever hear the phrase, size doesn't matter?
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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don't skimp on the rims... they really do make or break the look... if you've found a set you really like... just save up for it... otherwise you'll just end up spending more money on a set you just kinda like.
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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The important part is 'wheels you like'. Who cares what size they are? I've seen 13's on a box and it looked dope as hell.
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seriously.
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Anyone know how low I can get the price down to?


how about siteing some examples of things you like for a start...
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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15's FTW! But if you have your heart set on 18" so be it...buy what you want even if it takes a bit to save for it otherwise you'll be wanting it later nothing like spending twice!
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Really?
Ever hear the phrase, size doesn't matter?
I tell my old lady that every night. She just laughs at me.
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Whichever size you want, just check out Craigslist everyday. Or the Classifieds on here. people change wheels like I change wives, so you can usually find good deals if you look often. And 18"s are cool for awhile, till you need a kidney belt, best think i did was go back down to 15"s.
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Yea, I had a chuckle too.
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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LOL "looks like a needle but moves like a sewing machine" thats what i always say
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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^^^
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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lol that is hilarious!
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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yeah get 18"s that weigh 50 pounds per rim not including the tire weight and watch your mpg go down down down and even more down
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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hey PM me, where are you located? i have a set of 19's im trying to get rid of, rims and tires. if you wanna go big, i can help :-)
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jct
yeah get 18"s that weigh 50 pounds per rim not including the tire weight and watch your mpg go down down down and even more down
are these wheels made of iron and lead?
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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I have had 17's 16's and 15's on my box and love the 15's by far. There are plenty of great looking wheels that won't cost a ton and if your tires are good you can just swap them onto the new wheels.
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