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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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what rim and tire size will fit my Gen 1 tib i want 17's and pretty low pro tires anybody kno the size that will fit and not rub
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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even on this fairly new site, it has been covered a few times. search in the brakes... forum.

and i know most will recommend getting 16s.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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215/40/17's MAX
Even with a 1.5" drop, you'll be fine
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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QUOTE (tibby01)
and i know most will recommend getting 16s.


yes i will go with that comment...15's or 16's for performance...u can go bigger but it takes more power to move a bigger wheel...
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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i got 16s, feels great.
17s will be too big unless you're going show.
plus if u decide to lower your car like iam gonna this week
then go for 16s.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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i got 16s, feels great.
17s will be too big unless you're going show.
plus if u decide to lower your car like iam gonna this week
then go for 16s.


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215/40/17's MAX
Even with a 1.5" drop, you'll be fine
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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dude u see tiburons lowered on 17's?...they look weird as shit without any lip kits or anything.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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RD1
Lowered 1.5" Eibach Springs and Pro Struts
17"s
215/40's
http://www.hyundai-owners.com/images/funda...cture%20112.jpg
http://www.hyundai-owners.com/images/funda...3/xIMG_0837.JPG

RD2
No Kit, same setup: (except 205's instead of 215's)
http://www.hyundai-owners.com/images/funda...cture%20061.jpg
http://www.hyundai-owners.com/images/funda...cture%20065.jpg

What's so ugly bout it?
Need I say more?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:15 AM
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KayJai, What offset do you have there?

42 mm?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:22 AM
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i said without kits...like that silver one...just sits looks weird..IMO.
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