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Old 10-07-08, 09:18 PM
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Default VERTEX GS with 20's! Need new shoes for the winter...

I need new shoes for the winter and i am thinking about buying 18 inch wheels. I dont know what size tires to go with i am undecisive. I am thinking of going with 235 50 18 or 235 45 18? This is my daily driver in chicago and the winter is coming up I dont want to drive with the 20's. I have the body kit so i dont want the car to get closer to the ground. i like the height of the car right now cause i dont kiss the ground everytime i go up a ramp. Right now i have 235 35 20 and 275 30 20. I want to know what tire would be best with out rubbing and keeping my front bumper from kissing the ground.

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Sorry to go off topic already, but where did you get those side mirrors?
Old 10-07-08, 09:30 PM
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i bought them on ebay
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wow sick gs brotha
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235/35/20 & 275/30/20 has a diameter of about 26.5" the closes you can get to that is a 235/45/18 or 245/45/18.
Old 10-07-08, 09:53 PM
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there are calculators that you can use to work out the rolling diameter. if you keep that the same you should be fine. depending how close you are to your fenders and if you have any kind of stretch on your tyres, perhaps lower the offset accordingly relative to the amount of room you will lose having chunkier tyres.
Old 10-07-08, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
235/35/20 & 275/30/20 has a diameter of about 26.5" the closes you can get to that is a 235/45/18 or 245/45/18.
I have that size on G35 wheels and Dunlop Wintersport M3 DSST snowtires. i live in indy and I did fine last year (except for the time the road froze)
Old 10-07-08, 11:58 PM
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Looks awesome! Loving the color!
Old 10-08-08, 06:18 AM
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Very nice ride. I love the look of those MRR wheels. Being from Cali I have no idea what winter wheels are .


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nice car...
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I saw your car this weekend on North and Damen looks great Just get some stock 18 inch wheels and you will be all set for the winter in the City Good luck hopefully you will come out to some of the meets
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I've got an idea, sell me the kit . I wouldnt want you to go through the winter with your vertex kit on. Seriously buy you a beater, dont put that gs through these midest weather
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LOL....313VIP, LexusKid, North n Damen I live by there LOL! Get together for a meet most definetly! Thanks for all the help guys!
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Thanks man!
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more pics please.. sweet ride ...


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