Just got some SI/SIR wheels! can I just throw them on?
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Just got some SI/SIR wheels! can I just throw them on without problems?
i tired a few searches but came up with nothing solid.
so i managed to my hands on a decent set (curbing on 1 wheel) for about $500 w/ some 712 Ecstas, although 2 of the tires are almost done. not sure if i got the good end of that or not, but im happy to have em regardless.
anyways if i mount them, would i have to get an alignment right away? (im moving up from some 14" steelies)
i plan on getting my suspension setup in a month or two so could i get away with driving on them for now? or would it just mess things up?
oh ya i drive an EF if that matters.....
so i managed to my hands on a decent set (curbing on 1 wheel) for about $500 w/ some 712 Ecstas, although 2 of the tires are almost done. not sure if i got the good end of that or not, but im happy to have em regardless.
anyways if i mount them, would i have to get an alignment right away? (im moving up from some 14" steelies)
i plan on getting my suspension setup in a month or two so could i get away with driving on them for now? or would it just mess things up?
oh ya i drive an EF if that matters.....
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Re: Just got some SI/SIR wheels! can I just throw them on without problems? (funkified)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by funkified »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so i managed to my hands on a decent set (curbing on 1 wheel) for about $500 w/ some 712 Ecstas, although 2 of the tires are almost done. not sure if i got the good end of that or not, but im happy to have em regardless.</TD></TR></TABLE>
When you decide to replace the tires, there are LOTS better tires than the 712, even in the same price range. Kumho's own SPT is a much better choice, for example.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by funkified »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyways if i mount them, would i have to get an alignment right away? (im moving up from some 14" steelies)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not if your car was already properly aligned.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by funkified »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i plan on getting my suspension setup in a month or two so could i get away with driving on them for now? or would it just mess things up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure, drive on them now. Even if your car really needs an alignment, you could put it off for a month until your suspension changes, when you will want to do it anyway.
When you decide to replace the tires, there are LOTS better tires than the 712, even in the same price range. Kumho's own SPT is a much better choice, for example.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by funkified »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyways if i mount them, would i have to get an alignment right away? (im moving up from some 14" steelies)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not if your car was already properly aligned.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by funkified »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i plan on getting my suspension setup in a month or two so could i get away with driving on them for now? or would it just mess things up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure, drive on them now. Even if your car really needs an alignment, you could put it off for a month until your suspension changes, when you will want to do it anyway.
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