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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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When I replace the rims on the s2k when I get it. What rims size should I get? Or maybe better to ask, what size would you get? The rims I want are the RO_JA formula 5's. And Should I drop the car with new springs at the same time? If so, how much? I dont want to be scraping around everywhere. And I dont like the tire being covered at all by the wheel well. Thanks
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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Oh and I forgot to specify. Im thinking of 17 or 18 all around. Cant decied. And I basicly already decided 7.5 in front and 8.5 in rear. If thats no good, please tell me otherwise.
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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I would get 18's. You should lower your car anywhere between 1.25 -1.5 inches.
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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get a8 inch rims AND lower it? That wont cause the tire to be covered up at all would it?
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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Do search on this topic. This subject has been beaten to death in the past.
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Cant find to much on it...
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 04:49 PM
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volk ce28ns or advan rgs in 17s. Nuff said.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 9kRPMF20C
[B]volk ce28ns or advan rgs in 17s.
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