Picked up some 17" MSR's last month cause I was tired of the 18" rubber band tire look. Also didn't really like my ride height after lowering. Got the rims used so they came with DINKY little 225/45/17 tires. Finally got my tires in today (255/50/17) and man are they MEATY!







Hardly any wheel gap



-- Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:49 pm --

Old 18's

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

So you kept your vehicle lowered? or did you change that as well? How does it handle now?

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Still lowered, but on 17s and meatier tires. Handles awesome

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

I ma looking to improve my handling and have considered lowering the vehicle 1" and getting 18" rims and new tires. However, doing all of that will cost me a bunch, so perhaps I could follow your route and just lower the vehicle and new tires.....meatier tires.

Which method would you think be best for handling on a Comp G?

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2009 G8 GT -Sport and Premium Pkgs, Roto-Fab CAI, Cortex 93 Octane Tune, Billet Prototype Catch Can, BMR Front and Rear Sways, BMR RTAs, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Steering Rack Bushing, GXP SW......and much more to come.

Comp G, i'd go wider.. Hell, you could even do a more common 245/45/17 setup if you just want more rubber surface. Lower it and call it good. These cars will never handle like european cars, but better than stock is all that matters haha

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

What size tires did you have on your 18's?

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245.40.18

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

got any close up shots of the 18"?

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
CAI, HV3, ER Rockers, PLOG, Overkill Tune
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2990036

Before it was lowered, yes.

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

245-45-17 is smaller than stock, you would want 245-50-17 if you want to go wider. Those tires look pretty aggressive, nice choice.

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