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Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-13-2004, 11:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By EL PAALO

$50 to $200 depending on where you go and what...

$50 to $200 depending on where you go and what you have done. Typically, a refinish is also done because the wheel is heated and often a little extra metal is welded in to fix the problem spot. ...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-13-2004, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,208
Posted By EL PAALO

I really don't think it's a safety issue. Many...

I really don't think it's a safety issue. Many places will actually recommend it. They're more liable than the manufacturer in my eyes because they're the first in line for a lawsuit.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-13-2004, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By EL PAALO

new set from autozone for $3.

new set from autozone for $3.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-13-2004, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,208
Posted By EL PAALO

Regardless of what width tire you can make fit on...

Regardless of what width tire you can make fit on a rim, the tire manufacturers have a point. When you run a wide tire on a skinny rim, you get more sidewall flex, less treadwidth meeting the...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-12-2004, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By EL PAALO

sloppy sidewalls comparitively. I'd never use...

sloppy sidewalls comparitively. I'd never use the 711. The 712 is as "budget" as I'd go.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-12-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By EL PAALO

offset too low, afaik.

offset too low, afaik.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-12-2004, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By EL PAALO

you'll need hubcentric rings regardless of which...

you'll need hubcentric rings regardless of which width you get. They center the wheel on the hub and have nothing to do with width or offset.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-11-2004, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By EL PAALO

These are some reasons not to buy from them - ...

These are some reasons not to buy from them -

Shipped the wrong tires with the correct wheels or vice versa
Shipped mismatched wheels/tires (like 3 17x7 and one 17x7.5)
Don't stock proper...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-24-2003, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 744
Posted By EL PAALO

Exactly my point. It's great that...

Exactly my point.




It's great that you understand suspension tuning. Better explain it to everyone else that you're advising go staggered with fwd.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-24-2003, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 744
Posted By EL PAALO

Staggering on a FWD car unless you're going...

Staggering on a FWD car unless you're going bigger in front with drag slicks is ridiculous.

If you go bigger in back, you're creating MORE understeer - the main handling problem with fwd besides...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-24-2003, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,494
Posted By EL PAALO

10.5 will likely stick out past the fenders or...

10.5 will likely stick out past the fenders or contact the suspension.

Wider wheels allow for wider tires = more contact patch = better grip for cornering or launching.

Keep your stockers for...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-24-2003, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,494
Posted By EL PAALO

There are tons of wheel choices out there. At...

There are tons of wheel choices out there. At least narrow it down to a specific style or two.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-17-2003, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By EL PAALO

In reply to the original question: Yes, ride...

In reply to the original question:
Yes, ride quality will be degraded. How much it's degraded depends on tire and wheel selection. You want to stay at least as light as stock and go with a tire...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-17-2003, 08:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By EL PAALO

Tires often weigh less than wheels. Especially...

Tires often weigh less than wheels.
Especially when you're talking about 16" and up wheels/tires. Especially when you're talking aftermarket rims.

My 17x7 Enkei RF1's weighed ~18 lbs each. ...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-17-2003, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By EL PAALO

Volk CE28N Volk TE37 Racing Hart CP-035 ...

Volk CE28N
Volk TE37
Racing Hart CP-035
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF
SSR Type C
SSR Integral GT2
WedsSport TC-005
Racing Sparco Viper R
Desmond Regamaster
RS Watanabe Cyclone
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-17-2003, 12:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,039
Posted By EL PAALO

Get the 17" planets. I had them. Outer lip to...

Get the 17" planets. I had them. Outer lip to lip diameter is like 18.5". They look like 18's because the outer lip is so big.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-14-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By EL PAALO

Overall diameter is only changing by 1/10th of an...

Overall diameter is only changing by 1/10th of an inch. I wouldn't worry about it unless you're due for an alignment anyway.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-11-2003, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By EL PAALO

Should be ~$100.

Should be ~$100.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-11-2003, 03:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 931
Posted By EL PAALO

The first problem would be getting some for less...

The first problem would be getting some for less than the cost of perfectly fitting volk, work, advan, etc.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-08-2003, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,952
Posted By EL PAALO

If you want to see the real list - the one that's...

If you want to see the real list - the one that's actually updated regularly, it's http://www.wheelweights.net .
Why not just sticky that instead of a list that is most likely already incomplete?
...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-08-2003, 06:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,492
Posted By EL PAALO

I don't think the MTS finish is still available...

I don't think the MTS finish is still available new.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
10-14-2003, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,437
Posted By EL PAALO

12x1.5 refers to the lug nuts/studs...

12x1.5 refers to the lug nuts/studs size/threadpitch.
the centerbore is the size center in mm.

You tried them on and heard bad noises, right? That should tell you something.

What's the...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
10-07-2003, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By EL PAALO

The tire must have at least the factory tire load...

The tire must have at least the factory tire load and speed ratings for tirerack to sell them.
You can get around that by telling them it's for a different vehicle.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
10-07-2003, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,437
Posted By EL PAALO

The 690 is the weight it will hold. Roughly 6000...

The 690 is the weight it will hold. Roughly 6000 lb vehicle.

+45 is the offset.
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