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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Undecided between 17" or 18",as the title says.
Would very much like the SSR GT-7,but they're 18" only.
Or the Advan RG II (silver),wich I could get in 17".
Price is about the same;RG II weight around 18 pounds,SSR,I don't know.
What do you think?
Pros and Cons.!!
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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SSRs info from Tirerack:

Size Selected: 18x8Front
Price: $389 each
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 225/40-18
Wheel Offset: +48mm
** Lightweight: 19.4 lbs. **


Size Selected: 18x9 Rear
Price: $419 each
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 255/35-18
Wheel Offset: +55mm
** Lightweight: 20.3 lbs. **


I say, get what YOU like. They are both good wheels.
The Advans are a little lighter.
The SSrs are backed by Tirerack, which is a benefit.
They both look great.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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I do have one set of the GT7 in the 17". If I can help let me know.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Dec 30 2005, 10:29 AM
I do have one set of the GT7 in the 17". If I can help let me know.
Only shown in size 18",on Tire Rack,did'nt know,they could be had in 17".
Are they Silver?
What size (widht),and offsets,and price???
Please P.M. me the infos;very interested.
-Emil.
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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P.S.:I'll need some 17" tires to go with that.
Advan Neova AD 07, 225/45/17 and 255/40/17 sounds good???
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Dec 30 2005, 01:27 PM
Only shown in size 18",on Tire Rack,did'nt know,they could be had in 17".
Are they Silver?
What size (widht),and offsets,and price???
Please P.M. me the infos;very interested.
-Emil.
Jim,did you get my email,about these SSR GT-7???
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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I like the Advans better.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Emil,

Something to consider is road surface quality. I'm searching for new rims, but I think the 18's will provide too little sidewall, so I'm leaning towards 17s. Or maybe Ste-Foy's roads are like glass?
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Hmmm..not quite.....
That's one of the reasons why,I'm going with 17".
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