browsing for new rims and tires...

[JohnnyB4439]

Well I went to rotate my tires today and noticed my tires were much more worn than I thought. So I thought I would get some new tires or maybe find a good wheel and tire package. Now I definantly would like to stay under a grand so I thought I would ask and see what kind of wheel and tire packages you guys have gotten that were budget friendly. I will consider either 17's or 18's.

Also, I noticed on my back tires the inside of the wheels were worn more than anywhere else. Is that an alignment issue or strut rub?

[eightysjay]

Have you changed any bushings on the front suspension of your car,if you havent that could be the cause of your tires wearing uneven.Change the front and back radious rod bushings from pedders and get some Gsr front struts.That should help your tire wear issue.Factory suspension is CRAP.It took some time but I changed every bushing in my car with Pedders and put Pedders coilovers in the front and put 5/16 rear springs along with GSR rear shocks.Lets just say my car corners like a race car.As for tires I would go with BFgoodrich KDW's and a set of TSW thruxton's 18's.Good luck.

[TJay74]

You are wanting to get wheels and tires for under a grand correct?

I just dont know if that is possible with the GTO. I mean lets say that you can get a deal on some cheap tires for $100 each, that leaves $600 for wheels at $150 each. I know the TSW's are in the $200 range each just for the wheels.

I think you are going to be in the $1500 range at least, unless you can find a smoking deal in the classifieds.

[JohnnyB4439]

Yeah ive been looking a little bit, I might just get some good tires and keep the stockers for now.

[eightysjay]

Well if your interested go to WWW.Gravanatuning.com and check out some of the rim packages they have on there.Good luck hope you find some.

[JohnnyB4439]

What kind of tires do you guys recommend for the 17's. I dont need anything super expensive.

[FDNY-L107]

I don't know, maybe it's me......don't mean to highjack this thread, I've also been looking for tires and rims - just initially......and I've searched and read a lot of people's opinion.....but for me, my first two priorities for rims are strength and weight. It really amazes me how many online ads for aftermarket rims do not give you these specs....Tire Rack is an example......again....sorry for highjack.......
Here are a nice set, IMO.....15 lbs, 1 piece forged.......now we're talking....
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheels_detail.php? mw_id=36&sw_id=261

oh.....all made in the USA.

[eightysjay]

Falken makes a good tire and around 120 a tire.

[Black Devil]

It appears you may have sagging rear springs. May I suggest a new set of springs and shocks with a staggard set of 18's?

[JohnnyB4439]

It appears you may have sagging rear springs. May I suggest a new set of springs and shocks with a staggard set of 18's?


Is that covered under warrenty?

[JUSTIN]

If your on a budget get some verde exodus wheels. Pretty cheap and good quality.

[Black Devil]

Is that covered under warrenty?

Most time labor only is covered if you do aftermarket springs. But using stock stuff should be covered. But your getting the same crap your taking out.

[RobertHammen]

Check Holeshot's posts for pics of his wheels/Kumho tires... got 'em as a package from Tire Rack, I can't remember the price but it wasn't super-expensive...

[Dontsleeponit]

I don't know, maybe it's me......don't mean to highjack this thread, I've also been looking for tires and rims - just initially......and I've searched and read a lot of people's opinion.....but for me, my first two priorities for rims are strength and weight. It really amazes me how many online ads for aftermarket rims do not give you these specs....Tire Rack is an example......again....sorry for highjack.......
Here are a nice set, IMO.....15 lbs, 1 piece forged.......now we're talking....
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheels_detail.php? mw_id=36&sw_id=261

oh.....all made in the USA.

you keep posting about these wheels, you must really like them, I like the way they look alot, one problem, 7.5" width is the max... that is narrower then stock.

ASA wheels from tirerack are a good wheel that should fit well, staggered fitments, and are not expensive.

[FDNY-L107]

yeah.....sorry.....I've been really impressed with Centerline's quality over the years.

[GTO_Greg]

What kind of tires do you guys recommend for the 17's. I dont need anything super expensive.
General Exclaim UHPs (Ultra High Performance) are a nice tire for a good price - set of 4 stock sized, delivered, then mounted and balanced should run around $400.

[1969 SS]

good luck on your rim and tire quest. I've been looking for weeks and am now more confused and aggravated than ever

[JohnnyB4439]

I found something, hopefully pics will follow later this week!