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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 01:39 AM
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Naaaa! It IS about looks! Totally about looks.
best compromise, the Galaxy tires.
factory wheels for me!
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 08:36 AM
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It took 4 posts for someone to mention the BFG RBL tires. Yall are slipping!
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikespace
Take a look on Tirerack and you will quickly see how many more options exist in 18" than even 17". It's not just about looks. It's also about future-proofing your car.
I do agree with you, but I already bought 17" wheel and the wheels I picked (Ansen Sprint) were not available in 18".
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 11:03 AM
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I run the Coopers on mine also. Didn’t go with BFG due to all posts on brown letters. Wanted reasonable priced 15” and there wasn’t a whole lot of choices.
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