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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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i just recently bought an 03 s2000 with 8k on the odo, sebring silver with red interior, a lot more fun to drive than my integra!



now my questions is, would 15 inch rims fit the s2k? im planning on getting some blizzak for the winter and if 15 inch rims can fit the s2k, i might do that since 15 inch tires are cheaper.

i've been looking all over online for steel rims, 16 or 15 inch, and i cannot find any, does anyone know where i can get some that have the 5x114.3 bolt pattern? gf's dad work at firestone and i can get a discount on the blizzaks but they don't sell steel rims. i would put the blizzaks on the stock 16's if i know for sure that i will get aftermarket wheels for the summer but being a full time college student, funds are limited so i'm not for sure if i will go that route or not, although i do wants aftermarket wheels.

also, where would be the cheapest place to get oem, or aftermarket oem style front lip and rear spoiler? did the 03 s2k have optional side skirt or rear valence?

thanks guys

thanks in advance guys
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Take a look at your OEM rims and see how close they are to the brake calipers. Going to 15" rims, you will reduce the radius by 1/2". Can you see what would happen if you tried to get 1/2" closer to those calipers? I don't believe they'll clear.
I have not seen any "steelies" that will fit well on the S2000. Find some cheap aftermarket alloys. They're out there. Less than 100 bucks each. Or find a complete set of used OEM rims. Go take a look in the "for sale" section.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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... just buy some used AP1 wheels, which sell for pretty cheap, and mount some winter tires on them. Also, congrats on your new car. Sebring/red is the way to go.
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