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Old 07-16-2007, 08:11 PM
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alright my formula currently has stock 16' rims on it, so im deciding to spice up my ride a little with some 18's. I really like the c5 and the c6 looks but every1 has em soo i wanna be a little different and i think im goin with these, so lemme know what ya think:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Ch...39540633QQrdZ1

my ? is when i upgrade the tire size im going to have to get my speedometer readjusted correct? someone told me i have to purchase a programmer to do this is this true? b/c i was under the impression i just take it to the shop and they program it themselves and i dont have 2 worry about anything. I wanna also buy KDW tires what size would you go with with this setup? this is my 1st time buyin rims sorry for the newb ?
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soo what do ya people think bout em? n what should i do?
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I like them, go for it.
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i've looked at those too. they look the best in chrome. i think they're a good choice. there are some others on here that have them. also, you may want to lower your car a bit after/if you get them to really set them off.
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what about the whole speedometer thing?
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i like it.
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yeaa i think these wheels r sick also, what size KDW tires do i get w/ these rims?
and also the whole speedometer question, going from 16's to 18's do i need 2 purchase a programmer, or can i just take it to a shop and have them adjust it and not worry about it again? will the memory erase the change if my battery is unplugged? like i said ive never bought rims before sorry 4 the newb ?'s
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You shouldn't need to reprogram your speedometer as long as you get lower-profile tires than stock. As long as the actual rolling diameter is the same, (meaning more wheel and less sidewall), your speedometer will remain accurate.
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Put 275/35/18 on the rear and your speedo will be fine.
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wow those look great
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They should look good....
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go for it man. that lip is deep.

like blakbird24 said 275/35/18 and you will be fine.
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i think these rims are just
BomChickaWahWah
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the only thing that worried me was the speedo, so i wont need 2 worry about the speedo if i get that size tire right? speedo will still be accurate?




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