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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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you read the title, now give me a hand! i see some great online deals, but im not sure if i sould hunt online or at local shops instead...

(feel free to post reccomondations, try to keep themunder $500 for 4... ty)
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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size?

preferences?

Do you care what brand, or are you just looking for the cheapest deal out there?
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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tirerack.com i bought my 18's from them, under $400.00 for all 4 and at my door the next day, but like anything ya need ta shop around a little
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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well, brand i dont care, the deal is the issue. im aiming or 16" 'cause i dont want to deal with low profile tires... i think u need low pro if u get 17" right?
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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I have always window-shopped wheels/tires online, but actually purchase local...seems to be easier for me when there has been a problem.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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I shpped online and then contacted my local Discount Tire , who then beat the online prices I found. Worked for me.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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what do u recommend? what do i prefer? 6-5 spoke, thicker the better. i don't mind splits, but i got to go chrome, no black! or at least recommend a company! or what to watch out for!
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Originally Posted by mrfuzzy4
what do u recommend? what do i prefer? 6-5 spoke, thicker the better. i don't mind splits, but i got to go chrome, no black! or at least recommend a company! or what to watch out for!
the thread title says, "tires" but you are clearly talking about wheels here. You should hit up the sponsors here on the forum for good deals. A good recomendation would be wek-sos, they do a lot of good deals on wheels.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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ah, sorry about the mis-phrase. i do mean rims/wheels. aight ty.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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i would say a local shop would do you the best, cuz then you would have support



i love discount tire
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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I have bought my last 4 sets of tires from discounttiredirect.com and 2 sets of wheels from them.

The customer service is great, free ups shipping and no tax, so it's a win win win deal.
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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aight ty to u all! woot woot 1 step closer! now just gotta fix boxzila...
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