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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Rim Question

Would a 7" Width on all 4 rims be too small? Would it make much difference from 8" or 8.5" ?

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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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I wouldn't do it.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Why do you want to go narrow? Got a good deal on some? I would not do it myself. I am trying to go as wide as possible without having any problems.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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if it's for the winter snow. then its fine. but for regular driving, i don't see the reasoning. it just means u can't put as wide a tire on. which also means less grip to the road. of course only means something if you want it to.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Maybe he wants to improve his gas milage with the narrow tires.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Nah for no real reason - it was just some rims I liked that only came with a width of 7" - But yeah, I want more grip, and I never wanted to go narrow at all, I was always wanting to go 8.5" -- Guess Ill just have to rule those out =P

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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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I too, have been looking for new rims and every design I like comes only in 7 or 7.5, so I am just waiting to see what the next generation brings.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Good luck. One day you will see a set and say, "Those are the ones".
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Oh, search rims on here and look at what people on here have. Also Just Tires (I think) and a couple of others have a website that will show your car with the rims on it.
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