General GM Chat When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made. Chat about all things GM (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the Lounge, and all Model specific mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

who has 18" wheels on their 93-99?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-03-2006, 05:03 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
ForeverSilent004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ForeverSilent004 is on a distinguished road
Default who has 18" wheels on their 93-99?

pics? tire size? drop (if any)?

i want to fill my wheel wells but dont want to have to drop the car to make it look right. i also want a decent ride, so 30 and 35 sized tires are out
Old 05-03-2006, 05:14 PM
  #2  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

Maybe Handdrumman?
Tripscarcare?
JL Audio?
BonneAlien?
Old 05-03-2006, 07:19 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
 
Jason1351's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Detroit, MI
Posts: 649
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Jason1351 is on a distinguished road
Default

The size i'm running is 245/45/18 and the comfort level isn't hampered too bad.

Name:  Picture007.jpg
Views: 18
Size:  45.8 KB
Old 05-03-2006, 10:06 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
ForeverSilent004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ForeverSilent004 is on a distinguished road
Default

ehh, needs a drop...


how much do drop kits go for? 2-3"?
Old 05-03-2006, 10:08 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
ForeverSilent004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ForeverSilent004 is on a distinguished road
Default

or maybe step up to size 50 tires...
Old 05-04-2006, 12:49 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Peterg22000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,798
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Peterg22000 is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by ForeverSilent004
or maybe step up to size 50 tires...
50'* on his 245'* would through off the speedo alot

this is ming with factory GXP 18'* tire is a 235/50/R18
Name:  mycar4.jpg
Views: 14
Size:  27.2 KB

more pics here.....
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ghlight=wanted
Old 05-04-2006, 02:54 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
llBlazin_llLo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bolingbrook, IL Location: Clarkston, MI
Posts: 1,256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
llBlazin_llLo is on a distinguished road
Default

Ryan has 248-45-18.
Old 05-04-2006, 05:11 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
LakevilleSSEi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Farmington, Minnesota =MWBF '05 SURVIVOR= =CEBF '06 SURVIVOR= =August '06 COTM=
Posts: 9,130
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
LakevilleSSEi is on a distinguished road
Default

I'm running 245/40/18. Ride isn't that bad. I've known that I've needed struts for quite a while now lol.

Handling, that quality has pretty much trippled. I can't believe how this machine corners now with these things on there.

Name:  DSC00748.jpg
Views: 16
Size:  67.6 KB

Name:  DSC00749.jpg
Views: 16
Size:  86.7 KB
Old 05-05-2006, 12:01 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
ForeverSilent004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ForeverSilent004 is on a distinguished road
Default

they look good, but i think the car could look a lot better with a small drop



anyone with 18'* and a drop? :p
Old 05-05-2006, 10:05 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
bonnie94ssei's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,308
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
bonnie94ssei is on a distinguished road
Default

I'm not too sure there are an 'kits' to drop these cars...besides a company I won't name that make have one that works, but I have had nothing but bad service from them. :?


Quick Reply: who has 18" wheels on their 93-99?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:40 AM.