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New Rims... Needs to be lowered now

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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17" pontiac aztek rims with 225/45-17 bfgoodrich kdw's
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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why such a low profile tire on 17s?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Now that looks nice. Very Kewl!!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Yes, I agree that lowering would look
Sweet on your Super Monte 4-Sure!
Keep us updated on what you do.

You have a beautiful Monte
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by chibiblacksheep
why such a low profile tire on 17s?
not sure didnt purchase the tires, they were on it when i bought them from a friend.. wish he would of went 245/45-17 instead of the 225 but oh well once these wear out ill go with a different size
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Lowering - yes!
Center caps - yes!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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A little taller tire and some lowering would make a huge difference
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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If your wheels are 8" wide, 235/55/17 is a good tire size. Wide but not so small of a sidewall.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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nice nice rims but yeah like Mike said why so low profile tires im using 225/35/20's and still have a gap.... just wondering what you do to ur OEM rims if u still have them intrested in selling them?
 
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