ChrisR
SHO Member
I can agree with that.
largest rim/tire size i can put on a gen 2?
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GreenBird
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A better rule is <45series tires.
I have test driven a SHO with 18's, and unless the roads you drive on are totally *** hole free, don't go larger than 17s.
Your going to try and keep the stock tire diameter, and metal weighs more than rubber.
ChrisR
SHO Member
When I got my 18's I noticed no difference in ride quatlity. Probably because my car isn't lowered.
pete c
New Member
seems like little sharp bumps such as hiway expansion joints would be more noticable. If you're driving on nice smoove roads, you could have any old tire/rim you like. Where is centralia, WA? I'll take a wild ass guess and say right in the center of the state. If my geography is any good, I believe that's kinda high desert type climate. Or would that be further east? Anyway, how are the roads there? Do you get much below freezing temps in the winter? The kind that turns roads to shit? Here in New England we have the absolute worst climate for roads and it shows. Many roads are just a continuous stretch of filled in potholes along with the occasional yet to be filled in pothole. I think you gotta be nuts or rich to drive here with anything less than about a 4 maybe 5 inch sidewall height. The whole idea of lower aspect ratios is to keep the tire from rolling over on it's side in a turn. I think you have to push the stock 16 inch 55 series pretty damn hard to make them do that. Maybe going to a 45 aspect ratio shows a bit of improvement, but, anything lower shows it's self as ride harshness more than anything. So, if performance is what yer after, maybe go to a 17 inch 45 or 50. If looks are your thing and you like a huge rim, knock yerself out and get the 20s. Just don't cry when you ding a rim or cut a sidewall. Now if you have something which is extrememly wide like a vette (345 I think in the rear), even a 35 is gonna be tall enough. What is the widest you can go on a SHO anyhow, without major fender mods? 245?
kaoticSHO
Thread Killer
17'' work for me, some of our roads are awful and the RR crossings can be absolutely terrible. When I bought my rims, there was no concern of the "cost" of the rim. However, just because I had no concern for the cost, didn't mean that I wanted to buy > 17''. That is a preference of mine. Instead I went with forged rims.
Today, I actually saw a Escalade (sp) with..24'' rims on it. How funny! It belonged to one of the Houston Texans football players. So much chrome...
Today, I actually saw a Escalade (sp) with..24'' rims on it. How funny! It belonged to one of the Houston Texans football players. So much chrome...
ChrisR
SHO Member
Your assumtion on Centralia, is partly correct. It is in the center, but it's on the west side of the cascades. The roads here are pretty nice, since it only freezes here about 5-10 times a year. It just rains A LOT. Anyway, I know what you are talking about, because I used to live in minnesota and WI.
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SHO_POWER
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ChrisR
Do you have any other pics of those white 18" rims ?? where did you get them ?
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Greg
Do you have any other pics of those white 18" rims ?? where did you get them ?
Thanks
Greg
ChrisR
SHO Member
Here you go. I think I need some lowering springs for the front because I don't like that much wheel gap. The rear, however, looks good IMO. I got them off ebay a while ago. Let's just say they were quite a good deal.
coldsho
Chalkboard SHO
saw a caprice with like 32s
it looked messed up and the car had to be jacked up a cup on inches just to fit. looked really bad
any of you know how much the standard slicers wiegh each???
it looked messed up and the car had to be jacked up a cup on inches just to fit. looked really bad
any of you know how much the standard slicers wiegh each???
kaoticSHO
Thread Killer
There is always Centerline; 17's @ 13.5 lbs and a price that is waaaaaaaaaay below products like HRE and Fikse. Also, Team Dynamics has their new forged line out....finally.
kaoticSHO
Thread Killer
I just recieved info from TD that they are available. Centerline's are still lighter in 18's @ 14.5 lbs.
twr
whoohoo
I have had 17's on mine for 2 years now. I have had to replace one tire, broken a sidewall cord. Have also had to have one rim repaired - bent the inside lip, no tire damage. As far as ride quality - personally it's a little harse. But I wouldn't give up the increased steering response. I know one thing is for sure, before the 17's went on, my suspesion was fine - in the last rear I've had to replace springs and struts. The lower the profile of tire, the quicker it will eat up your "stock" suspension. Just my opinion wink
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Rio
New Member
hey "Petey"...are u just mad because RI-SHO can afford two nice cars? are u mad because a 16 year old kid can afford the same car as u and still have money to modify it? well anway...i'll leave u and ur inferiority complex alone now...peace
pete c
New Member
Rio!!! Where ya been kid?
Nahhhh, not mad. Just saw an irresistible bit of flame bate and couldn't help myself. So, did mommy buy you them kool 20 inch rims yet?
Nahhhh, not mad. Just saw an irresistible bit of flame bate and couldn't help myself. So, did mommy buy you them kool 20 inch rims yet?
pete c
New Member
RI, you better stick with yer heavy duty 18s, until they finish with road construction in N.E. which will be, ohhhh about a year or two after **** freezes. ****, the sox might even win a series before that happens. Naaahhhh, never mind, the roads will be fixed first.
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