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Old 02-21-2002, 11:14 PM
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Which will you buy between...

OEM bodykit or 17"Rims and tires(same value)
Old 02-21-2002, 11:18 PM
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Well, since you said 17". I'll get OEM kit.
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Originally posted by ElegantTL
Well, since you said 17". I'll get OEM kit.
Ditto.
Old 02-21-2002, 11:19 PM
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yup, unless they are 18" or more i would go for the kits. i'd only get 18 inchers or larger

but then if you get 18, it won't be the price of the kits
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The place i live (Montreal)everywhere are holes.So if tires for 18"will be a little too low profile ,then rims will bend easily.
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Get the kit!
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BODYKIT!!!
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ummm.... i think you can still be ok if you get 225/45/18 tires. you just need to be more careful, which is always the case if you have rims
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I will get the rims, it will improve the handling of the car. But I would go with 18s as well. I don't see that much point going up to a 17" but I know what you are saying about all the holes and stuff
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da kit yo! da kit!
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can someone explain to me why 18" will improve handling? i know it could help or gain performance (depends on its weight and of course) but how could it help handling?
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Definetly get the kit.......if you are gonna spend $800-$900 for rims then you are gonna end up with sum shi+ty rims
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oem kit since u said 17 inch rims
Old 02-22-2002, 08:22 AM
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Agreed. If option is only 17" rims, then get the OEM kit.
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Agreed. If option is only 17" rims, then get the bodykit.
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Get the kit now and save up for nice wheels.
Old 02-22-2002, 09:04 AM
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Yup - the kit, the 17's on the car now look pretty good already
Old 02-22-2002, 10:37 AM
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Wheels...

WHAT is this BIG fascination with the extra inch? Does it stem from lack in the penis dept??
lol j/k

But seriously --- its only a half inch top and bototm...
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I would spend little more $$ to get the 18's first!!
Old 02-22-2002, 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
can someone explain to me why 18" will improve handling? i know it could help or gain performance (depends on its weight and of course) but how could it help handling?
I THINK:bigger rims=more low profile tires=tires flex less on corner
Old 02-22-2002, 11:29 AM
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Go w/the bodykit, 17" are way too small for TL's. 18"'s even look small on TL's.

19"'s all the way baby!
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Originally posted by initialD


I THINK:bigger rims=more low profile tires=tires flex less on corner
ah that makes sense
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Originally posted by tl-kode16
Go w/the bodykit, 17" are way too small for TL's. 18"'s even look small on TL's.

19"'s all the way baby!
true, but if you are going for performance 19" might not be the best choice
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Originally posted by rominl


true, but if you are going for performance 19" might not be the best choice
19"s is too big for our car... and you have to keep in mind that big wheel/tire conbied diameter slows down your car, as well as weight.

Now, sure 19's will in theory provide better handling, but... I think it's a bit over kill on the street.
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Get the kit and then save up for the rims..
Old 02-22-2002, 09:59 PM
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Originally posted by rominl


true, but if you are going for performance 19" might not be the best choice
but how fast do you expect to go with a car that is around 4300 lds
deffinatly get 18's with a 40-45 series tire and jsut don drive like an a$$hole
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Originally posted by 962.5TL


but how fast do you expect to go with a car that is around 4300 lds
deffinatly get 18's with a 40-45 series tire and jsut don drive like an a$$hole
yup, exactly why i said 18" are more suitable for our cars. btw, 4300lb?!?! what car are you talking about?
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the road in quebec is very bumpy...worse than toronto...

body kit pls
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Originally posted by rominl


yup, exactly why i said 18" are more suitable for our cars. btw, 4300lb?!?! what car are you talking about?
how much do the 2nd generation tls weigh ... i have a first gen
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