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GoodDayForADrive
05-13-2005, 12:33 AM
So my rear tires are starting to wear down, and may need replacing soon, so I was thinking of just getting a wheel and tire package from somewhere instead of wasting money on tires for my stock rims. But I can't decide, because the rims may look bad because I haven't lowered my car yet, and I won't be able to afford to lower my car for at least a few months, and I don't want my car to look bad... I don't know, any suggestions?
burn_your_money
05-13-2005, 08:01 AM
That's a tough call.
I'd say lower it first, because almost any rims look good lowered.

How much longer do you think you can hold out with your current tires?

Where would you get the new setup from? Are you getting the same size rims?
GoodDayForADrive
05-13-2005, 01:01 PM
That's a tough call.
I'd say lower it first, because almost any rims look good lowered.

How much longer do you think you can hold out with your current tires?

Where would you get the new setup from? Are you getting the same size rims?

My current tires might last me a few more thousand miles, but it IS a daily driver, so I put a lot on it. I would be getting 16" or 17" when I get new ones, not sure yet... and I'll probably just be getting a set from ebay, you can get a decent one for 5-700 with tires shipped.
burn_your_money
05-13-2005, 04:53 PM
Only a few more thousand eh.... Definitly get the tire/rims first. I know I can put 1000 miles on my car a week easy. The larger setup might make the car actually look a bit higher, I noticed that when I put 14s on my Rabbit, up from 13s. It isn't too bad though, and I think safety should always come before appearance.
GoodDayForADrive
05-13-2005, 07:28 PM
heh.... I got some 16" borbet type S's... wow, I need to stop spending money... lol
Gotturbo
05-13-2005, 08:25 PM
Nice! I was gunna say to get 16" cause you can lower alot and look way good. Any pics?
GoodDayForADrive
05-14-2005, 12:00 AM
Nice! I was gunna say to get 16" cause you can lower alot and look way good. Any pics?

I'll post up pics in a sec on the guy's car that I bought them from
GoodDayForADrive
05-14-2005, 12:06 AM
Here they are on the guy's scirocco.

http://www.cc.gatech.edu/ugrads/t/tperkins/borbets1.jpg

http://www.cc.gatech.edu/ugrads/t/tperkins/borbets2.jpg

http://www.cc.gatech.edu/ugrads/t/tperkins/borbets3.jpg
Calabi
05-14-2005, 12:25 AM
Beautiful...when are you going to swap them onto your car?
GoodDayForADrive
05-14-2005, 01:02 AM
Beautiful...when are you going to swap them onto your car?

When I get them.(he's sending them monday or tuesday.) I also might need lug nuts or hubcentric rings, not sure till I get them.
Gotturbo
05-14-2005, 06:25 PM
Those look awesome! When you wanna get rid of them hit me up :wink:
GoodDayForADrive
05-14-2005, 07:23 PM
Those look awesome! When you wanna get rid of them hit me up :wink:

Will do, eventually I'll be getting porsche turbo twists :lol:

But don't hold your breath, lol
GoodDayForADrive
06-05-2005, 12:02 PM
They're finally in the mail!!! should be here by tuesday ::drool::

Wish I could afford some coilovers now...
Salteatervw
06-05-2005, 02:38 PM
Tires.com
GoodDayForADrive
06-06-2005, 01:24 AM
Tires.com

What about it? I have tires...
Gotturbo
06-06-2005, 09:07 AM
I think he is refering to coilovers. :wink:
GoodDayForADrive
06-06-2005, 04:01 PM
I think he is refering to coilovers. :wink:

oh, got it, lol
Salteatervw
06-06-2005, 04:53 PM
you can also look at wheel as well, it's Discount Tire Co. website, ***** im still wearing my Discount Tire work shirt.