wheels and tires (trade)

forensicsteve · May 18th, 2005, 03:32 AM

Just bought 2002 GTS. Previous owner put 19" ACR looking rims all round with Michelin 275/30 ZR19 in the front and massive 345/30 ZR19 to the rear.

I am having trouble finding replacements for the rear (don't live in large metro area).

I might consider trading the above for stock GTS wheels and tires.

Any advice would be welcomed
Thanks

**Toby** · May 18th, 2005, 06:13 AM

post up some pics. Depending on what they look like/who makes them....I might have some interest in them.

Two Bad Snakes · May 18th, 2005, 07:48 AM

Try tire rack.. They ship!

GotAViper · May 18th, 2005, 08:14 AM

I have a set of 96 GTS wheels in like new condition, tires have good tread. shoot me and email if you can get pictures of the wheels or a link to a picture online.

GotCamaro@hotmail.com

**Snake Bitten** · May 18th, 2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GotAViper

I have a set of 96 GTS wheels in like new condition, tires have good tread. shoot me and email if you can get pictures of the wheels or a link to a picture online.

Why would he want 17" rims??? His car came with 18's???

I'll might trade my 18" HRE 545's for the 19's...my tires are in great shape, and I'll throw in a set of brand new rears if you pay shipping...need pics of your wheels.

[image]http://www.viperalley.com/gallery/data/500/medium/14DSC00622.JPG[/image]

BigCarrot · May 18th, 2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake Bitten

Why would he want 17" rims??? His car came with 18's???

I'll might trade my 18" HRE 545's for the 19's...my tires are in great shape, and I'll throw in a set of brand new rears if you pay shipping...need pics of your wheels.

[image]http://www.viperalley.com/gallery/data/500/medium/14DSC00622.JPG[/image]

That's a great offer!

GotAViper · May 18th, 2005, 08:23 AM

More comfy ride? he didnt specify which GTS wheels, IMO the 96 17" wheels look better then the newer 18" style

**Snake Bitten** · May 18th, 2005, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GotAViper

More comfy ride?

That's why we all bought Vipers...for the comfy ride![/b]

Honestly, I think the best advice so far was www.tirerack.com

GotAViper · May 18th, 2005, 08:28 AM

Hey every little bit helps

SNAKE HYDES · May 18th, 2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GotAViper

More comfy ride? he didnt specify which GTS wheels, IMO the 96 17" wheels look better then the newer 18" style

17" will not fit on his 02 because of the e-brake caliper. Sorry bout your luck. :thumb:
Chad

GotAViper · May 18th, 2005, 09:20 AM

Thats cool just trying to help the guy out

I didnt know they wont fit though.

forensicsteve · May 18th, 2005, 11:18 AM

Thank you all for responding and offering advice. I will (if brain engages) try to remember to take some pics tonight and post them.

TRDSupra · May 18th, 2005, 04:47 PM

I may be interested in trading you the wheels and tires off of my 2001 GTS depending on what your wheels look like.

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Originally Posted by forensicsteve

Thank you all for responding and offering advice. I will (if brain engages) try to remember to take some pics tonight and post them.

badvr4 · May 18th, 2005, 06:22 PM

sent you a private message.

forensicsteve · May 19th, 2005, 02:06 AM

Hi all

Just found that I am stuck with these wheels/tires. Been told that previous owner put larger wheels/tires on to offset the lower gear ratio/rear end (or something) he had changed...Don't know much about cars.

Tooks pics anyway last night...

SNAKE HYDES · May 19th, 2005, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by forensicsteve

Hi all

Just found that I am stuck with these wheels/tires. Been told that previous owner put larger wheels/tires on to offset the lower gear ratio/rear end (or something) he had changed...Don't know much about cars.

Tooks pics anyway last night...

You can still change the wheels out if you want. Lots of cars have a different rear-end ratio than factory. The wheels appear to be the CCW's (Purner's)