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Old 07-29-2012, 07:29 AM
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Great choice they look awsome on your Monte! (which also looks awsome)
 
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Originally Posted by DE02Carlo
I went with 18x9 alloy wheels and Nitto 555 Extreme Performance tires (they had really good reviews).






Hi `Joe, personally I liked your Monte with the orignal rims since your S.S. only has about 1K miles on it, but I understand your need to upgrade. Nitto's Performance tires do have super reviews & a highly rated performance tire. Wish you many safe & happy miles in your SuperSuperSuper `Monte
In my humble opinion, I'd love to see the rim's with a S.S. center cap to set your new rims `off Thanks 4 posting/sharing your upgrade
 
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Old 07-29-2012, 07:51 AM
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'Space makes a good point from the purist viewpoint about retaining the original wheels, but your choice of aftermarket wheels look good. As Mr Grizzly Mint mentioned, the painted hub/spokes accent the HS package nicely.
 
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Old 07-29-2012, 07:55 AM
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Thanks all!

Space,
I like the original rims but wanted larger/wider ones and a wider tire. I tried to keep the style somewhat close to original. I need to work on lowering the rear of the car now. The center caps would be nice with SS. Know where I can get some???
 
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Old 07-29-2012, 08:35 AM
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looks great! check ebay for the center caps.
 
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Originally Posted by DE02Carlo
Thanks all!

Space,
The center caps would be nice with SS. Know where I can get some???

Hi `Joe, I don't know the diameter of your present center caps, but below is the E-Bay link with a variety of caps to check out to see `if you like any...
SS center caps | eBay <~Click 2 Explore
p.s. Can you notice the handling/ride difference with 18 inch rims & Nitto tires ?

p.s. Ran one of your tires in2 space novice photo chop attemps to see what they may look like ?
* Note, Please blur your eyes to get a better idea

 
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Old 07-29-2012, 10:29 AM
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They look great on your car!
 
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Looks fantastic man!
 
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Old 07-29-2012, 04:13 PM
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Thanks all..

Space...I will check out the link for the SS center caps. I just went out and looked that them and my factory rim center caps may fit if they don't sell.
I do notice a difference in handling on the twisty country road I drive dailly. Not a big difference but it's there....thx
 
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Old 07-29-2012, 04:34 PM
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