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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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Default To go 18's or not to go 18's??

Puts on flame suit

Anyways i had a set of 18" oz's on order but i cancelled because they would be another two months for them to come in. Anyways i have a set of brand new spec 2's in my house that i cant sell(i dont know why i am selling them cheap)

Anyways i was looking into getting a set of volk GT7 rims, they only come in 18's, would they just ruin the handling on my car or make it slow(or both)? The tire size is 215/35/18, and i have greound control coilovers on koni yellows..

Second choice, sell my tires really cheap and get a set of 16" te37's, i know most of you guys agree with this choice, but i dont want my tires to go to waste!

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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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Default Re: To go 18's or not to go 18's?? (redx)

Get the 16" TE-37's
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hungsteR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get the 16" TE-37's </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah I would agree.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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Please get the 16's. You will thank yourself later.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Puts on flame suit

Anyways i had a set of 18" oz's on order but i cancelled because they would be another two months for them to come in. Anyways i have a set of brand new spec 2's in my house that i cant sell(i dont know why i am selling them cheap)

Anyways i was looking into getting a set of volk GT7 rims, they only come in 18's, would they just ruin the handling on my car or make it slow(or both)? The tire size is 215/35/18, and i have greound control coilovers on koni yellows..

Second choice, sell my tires really cheap and get a set of 16" te37's, i know most of you guys agree with this choice, but i dont want my tires to go to waste!

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get whatever you want really. it's your car just be aware of the pros and cons of using 18" wheels on an ITR.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dawhiteboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

get whatever you want really. it's your car just be aware of the pros and cons of using 18" wheels on an ITR.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i agree
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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Reid is going to run 18"
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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Default Re: To go 18's or not to go 18's?? (redx)

thanks for teh input guys, i was just wondering if anyone had pics of 18's on thir r and do they look huge?
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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18" tire selection =
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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put 18 on ls put 16 on ITR. imho
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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Default Re: To go 18's or not to go 18's?? (TypeR 01 886)

You might not like the way the aarr pulls w/18's personal experience.But it's your world.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Default Re: To go 18's or not to go 18's?? (LYNNWOOD LEGEND)

I certainly wouldn't do it.

But its up to you if you want to sacrifice perfoamance for looks
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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:flame: :flame:
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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I loved the look on Georges face when asked during the drivers meeting about what PSI to use with 18's.

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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by scott_k &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I loved the look on Georges face when asked during the drivers meeting about what PSI to use with 18's.

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LOL, that was definitely camera-worthy.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Default Re: To go 18's or not to go 18's?? (redx)

ok you guys talked me out of it, im getting 16" te-37's..
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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Fart fella
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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you guys think we can fit 18X7.5?

gona bling it for a lil bit
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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Default Re: To go 18's or not to go 18's?? (redx)

If you like to get noticed, then do it. If you like to enjoy driving your car, don't do it.

Driving with 18" wheels is like driving with a huge body kit. Gotta be extra careful not to dent them or scratch them on curbs, watch for pot holes....basically you have to drive slow all the time, where's the fun in that?
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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even better just sold my tires, hello TE-37's!
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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I'd suggest staying with stock rims.

*Decent tire selection with good prices.
*Attracts less attention.
*Less chance of being damaged (under most normal circumstances)
*Perfect fit.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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reason for getting rims: mine are curbed as ****!
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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Default Re: To go 18's or not to go 18's?? (redx)

i have some 18" te-37's for sale .you can look at them at meacham.pointclark.net.i am asking $2000 with tires in new shape
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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Its funny to hear that people want to go with 18s because they like they look. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion of course but I for one think they look ridiculous on an ITR! Even if they are TE37s...

If I had my way, Id go 16" TE37s or MF10s on the street and 15" versions of the same on the track. Now where is my credit card again...
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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i have rh evolution cp-8 18s on my r and they look awesome, get whatever you like cuz youre the one that will be driving the car and the one paying for them
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