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6th Gen ('00-'05): new rims are in! tire sizes?

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Old 07-01-2013, 05:16 PM
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19x8.5 gold str rims!!

basically tire sizes are needed, any recommendations?
 
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245/40/19 should be good for you.
 
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Old 07-02-2013, 02:35 PM
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thank you, but on tirerack i cant find the tire size for the "40" within the measurements. 245/35/19 does it make a big difference?
 
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There's plenty of tires in the 245/40 size.

I wouldn't go with a smaller sidewall, the 245/40 is only a 0.33% difference over stock

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Old 07-02-2013, 07:09 PM
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okay thanks, but for some reason earlier i couldnt find those size tires on the website until now...thanks again.
 
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Old 07-02-2013, 07:56 PM
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Those are some nice wheels, I like them. I really would like to look into those.
 
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thanks, i really like them too. Really makes the ride.
 
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Old 07-08-2013, 07:43 PM
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Talking New suspension needed!! 1-1.5 inch drop.

Gotta love the gold touch, basically the end result of my new ride.
I think i need to get bigger tires, and i am definetly gonna drop it, gotta suck up that gap...any good drop springs used by anyone?
 
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I forgot the website that has good drop springs for our ride, i think it is called 3800 performance.com. It has a lot of suspension parts for our cars, especially if your car has the 3.8 engine. It is mostly a Pontiac site, but it is all the same. I think that is what it was called. Bigger tires will also help with the look, overall.
 


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