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Old 09-26-10, 10:36 PM
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Old 09-27-10, 09:03 AM
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I'm running Nitto 555's, 245/40-18 on a set of OEM '08 SC430 wheels. Great fitment, doesn't throw off speedo at all, and the Nittos are a very good tire. Good in the wet, great in the dry, good tread life and they're cheap. I like 'em a lot better than the BFGs I had before.
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Originally Posted by imDementeD
@1willy1 i understand and agree
i just pointed him in a direction because that thread has TONS of info not just a pic of a wheel on a car..
it has tire sizes/rim width/offsets/how much the car is lowered/camber etc
thought it'd be very informative to look over..thats all

hell im rereading that thread right now trying to determine how a 19x8 with either a 37mm or 48mm offset would look(cant find the exact specs on these wheels that are locally for sale) and getting lots of info..
Fair enough imDementeD,

sorry if you feel like i jumped down your throat.

That wasnt my intention.

Thanks
Old 09-27-10, 09:13 AM
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Nankang 215/40's and 225/40's on 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 Locksmices



Just because I go hard..... and now I'm poor
Old 09-27-10, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by FutureSC
Nankang 215/40's and 225/40's on 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 Locksmices



Just because I go hard..... and now I'm poor


awwwww nankangs huh-------i hope u have had better luck with them than I have.

Good luck

I replaced one tire a week after I got them for bubbling up ---it had 100 percent tread left------now my rear one is bubbled up--after having a slow leak for months-----and now my back left one seems to have a very aggresive leak----which im sure will bubble up soon if i dont replace it.

3-4 tires ---75 percent failure rate ------sucks

oh and at least one of my front tires has a slow leak as well
Old 09-27-10, 09:25 AM
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It doesn't really matter because I have to buy new ones every couple of months with the amount of camber that I run. I haven't had problems though other than that haha.

But as of now I have like 85% tread left on the outside but about 20% on the inner on the rear. And 100 bucks for a new tire that stretches just fine isn't too bad for me :P
Old 09-27-10, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FutureSC
It doesn't really matter because I have to buy new ones every couple of months with the amount of camber that I run. I haven't had problems though other than that haha.

But as of now I have like 85% tread left on the outside but about 20% on the inner on the rear. And 100 bucks for a new tire that stretches just fine isn't too bad for me :P
Do you mind telling me where I can find nankangs for 100bucks.

I just ordered another one for my rear-----didnt pay for it yet-------and it was 198 dollars installed. Plus taxes.

They said for another 30 bucks per tire I can get TOYO'S. Are these toyos a higher quality tire or is the difference negligable.

Thanks man.
Old 09-27-10, 02:52 PM
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Wow that's a crazy price^^^

I've paid less than $100 mounted/balanced for 225/40 nankangs when I had 18s from a local tire shop.
Old 09-27-10, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SH_JZZ30
Wow that's a crazy price^^^

I've paid less than $100 mounted/balanced for 225/40 nankangs when I had 18s from a local tire shop.
I should of meantioned that I have 20's on my car.

Also im in canada if that matters--which I think it does.

The price for 18's are a bit cheaper.

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Old 09-27-10, 03:13 PM
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does anyone has any STOCK wheels that the feel like donating ??? I cannot stand the fugly chromed wheels on my car
Old 09-27-10, 03:42 PM
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19x11 -27s in the rear w/ 275/35/19 G-force T/As...because it's badass, and the tires were cheap.
Old 09-27-10, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Pipe
does anyone has any STOCK wheels that the feel like donating ??? I cannot stand the fugly chromed wheels on my car
I assume you have the stock chrome ones-------im sure someone would gladly trade you----myself included.
Old 09-27-10, 10:15 PM
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Stock 5 spoke chrome 99 GS300 16" wheels on my 98.

Why?

They go nicely with the curves of the body of the car since the wheel is curvacious as well.

The stock tire size is retained and premium Michelin tires cost under $150 each in 16 inch size. Ride stays comfortable, silent, and still not too cushy.

I have 245/40/18 on another car and driving the SC is a treat because it is so smoothy and comfy in comparison.
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Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
I assume you have the stock chrome ones-------im sure someone would gladly trade you----myself included.
Ive got some GHETO Fabulous 18"s
Old 09-28-10, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Pipe
Ive got some GHETO Fabulous 18"s
lol i would probably trade you even without seeing them---to me there is nothing worse than the stock wheels.

Im in toronto though---too far.


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