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Although it may not seem like much, New Rims and Tires!

Although it may not seem like much, New Rims and Tires!

Postby ctsolara12 » Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:54 pm

I know the rims may not seem like much since they aren't aftermarket or anything, but my previous ones were the stock 16" ones that come on the base se model. (I wanted to keep a stock look)

A long story made short:
Went sliding and hit a curb during a snow storm about a month ago (Old RE92 tires were terrible). This resulted in a bent rim and control arm. :x Got both replaced, but the replacement 16" rim was not the right shade of silver.
...of course that bothered me. They couldn't get it right even when they color matched it, so I decided to return the repainted wheel and got myself a set of brand new 17" sport ones on ebay.

Overall I like the appearance with the 17" ones over the 16" (and I have the center caps on now for those of you that are wondering).

One thing I must add: The new Goodyear EagleGT's I put on there are amazing! Got more snow this past weekend and they don't slip at all!!!
Cornering grip is also amazing! I like the addition of rim protectors too...:D

Heres a few pics (didn't have the chrome caps on yet):

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Postby SleeperSolara » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:13 pm

Nice man. 8)
I'm tryin' to pick up a set of Gen 2 rims.....
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Postby ToyoSolV6 » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:16 pm

eagle gt's are a good set of tires too! i love the style
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Postby ToyoSolV6 » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:16 pm

SleeperSolara wrote:Nice man. 8)
I'm tryin' to pick up a set of Gen 2 rims.....

Ill trade you mine for yours! :lol:
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Postby ctsolara12 » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:24 am

Yea the style of the Eagle GT's also appeals to me.

I found my set of new rims on ebay. They were taken off of a Solara when it was purchased new from the dealer because the owner put aftermarket on right away.

Just keep looking around and make sure you communicate with the seller. Picked up mine for 300 + 140 shipping :D
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Postby akora12 » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:28 am

I've got a set of gen 2 wheels/tires for sale on here.
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Postby ToyoSolV6 » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:38 am

the funny thing is i got mine for 50 bucks with tires.
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Postby Toy1mzfe » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:53 am

ouch 440...

well better to have 17's than 16's
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Postby ctsolara12 » Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:15 am

...ehhh should I not feel too bad since mine were never used? :-?

It makes me happy to know the dealer charges about 445 per rim lol.
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Postby Toy1mzfe » Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:21 pm

^^ yea i guess brand new shoudl make it feel mint.

Just think of it as a brand new set of 17's that are made to quality (gotta love OEM wheels) for $440.
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Postby CosmicGrooves » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:54 pm

The stock 17's are much better looking, in my opinion, than the 16's. Nice upgrade!!! I love the 'classic' 5 spoke look.
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