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Old 07-12-2008 | 09:05 PM
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I am looking into buying new wheels. I really like the solid black look with no chrome rims or anything. If I buy a new set of wheels with the 17x7 set up, would I need new tires or would the stock rubber fit? I've only got about 3200 miles on the car. Thanks.
Old 07-12-2008 | 09:16 PM
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Should be no problem as long as you don't go too wide of a rim. Unless of course, you like the "stretched" look?
Old 07-12-2008 | 09:49 PM
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If you're going from the OEM wheels/tires to a 17x7, you'll be fine. That's the same size as the OEM wheel. You'll have no tire issues at all.
Old 07-12-2008 | 09:59 PM
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as longs as the measurements match you should be good to go, do not be surprised when they charge you to mount them (i had a place deny me the service because it wasnt their rim) as soon as u get it done post up some pics.
Old 07-13-2008 | 12:13 AM
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Thank you guys. This is my 1st post on this forum and I'm excited that this is a helpful place, not somewhere people go just to flame others, ya know?

I've tried lookin on tire rack and wheels next, any other suggestion for sites?

Also, is there a "good" or "bad" rim? What's the difference?
Old 07-13-2008 | 01:21 AM
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you'll be fine with anything from 17x7-17x8
Old 07-13-2008 | 01:48 AM
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you'll be golden.

I ordered a set of 17x7.5 for mine, will be using the stock tires too...

damn back order though, wheels still arent here.
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