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Old 11-30-2011, 11:05 PM
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Default New Wheels and Tires before and after pics

I got them used from a guy in Scottsdale and really love the change.

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Old 11-30-2011, 11:34 PM
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Nice! I am going to do the same. What brand are they and how much did they cost ( if you don't mind) .
Old 11-30-2011, 11:37 PM
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those tires look small.

What size wheels and tires?
Old 11-30-2011, 11:49 PM
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235/35-19 fronts and 275/30-19 rears. They're not small.
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The wheels are MSW's and the tires are Kuhmo Ecsta SPT, both wheels and tires have 500 miles on them. One day into them, I love the ride!!!
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Originally Posted by white99c2
235/35-19 fronts and 275/30-19 rears. They're not small.
mmm correct size
Old 12-01-2011, 12:23 AM
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Very nice.. Much cleaner looking them the 1st set ...
Old 12-01-2011, 12:36 AM
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Nice
Old 12-01-2011, 01:54 AM
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They look very nice...
Old 12-01-2011, 07:39 AM
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Nice Change, very good looking.
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Better!

Are you planning to lower the car?
Old 12-01-2011, 10:21 AM
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Sweet... but they are going to be a pain to clean!
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If you like em, that's all that matters. IMO, the front tires are fine, but if the rear wheels are 19 X 11, you should look into 295/30/19's. I also tried 245/35/19 & 305/30/19 combo for a little more sidewall height( and rim protection). both combos work fine on a standard C2, stock suspension.
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A nice and very necessary upgrade!
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Originally Posted by 2K3TTMIA
If you like em, that's all that matters. IMO, the front tires are fine, but if the rear wheels are 19 X 11, you should look into 295/30/19's. I also tried 245/35/19 & 305/30/19 combo for a little more sidewall height( and rim protection). both combos work fine on a standard C2, stock suspension.
I would have agreed except I put 305's on my 2000 996 C4, and they stuck out too far. Even if I rolled the fenders, they still stuck out too far. Maybe the fitment is different on my wheels and these. I ended up with 285s on the rear of my car. Nice look, I like the white cars with heavy tint on the windows. It is just a very clean look


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