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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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HAS ANYONE CHANGED THE REAR WHEELS TO AN 8in? IF SO ANY PROBLEMS?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Assuming you've got a Monte or Imp, i think you're fine with an 8" wheel. The tire width shouldn't exceed 245 though (IMO) PLenty of guys on CarDomain have gone w/20s (one on 22s) on their Imps and haven't mentioned any rubbing.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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no actually i have an '06 gxp they have an 8" wheel in front w/ 255 45 18 and a 7" wheel in back w/225 50 18 .kinda dumb i think so id like to go with the 8"255 in the rear also but dont know if would cause any problems w/ the abs?
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The car was designed for that combo...why switch?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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i would like to rotate my tires so i wont have to buy new ones every 10 thousand miles, plus the rears or tucked up in the fenders more and it looks kinda funny.
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Over at clubgp.com, in the GXP/5.3L section, someone rotated their tires and took pics to show what they'd look like.

http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...mode=1&smode=1
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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i would like to rotate my tires so i wont have to buy new ones every 10 thousand miles, plus the rears or tucked up in the fenders more and it looks kinda funny.
I have to agree with you on that one. Since I bought mine ive been wanting to get another pair of 8 inch wheels for the back. It would make the overall stance of the rear end look much better. Just haven't gotten around to spending the money to actually do it.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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if you're changin tires or brakes at 10k miles, you might want to slow down a lil bit there turbo.
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