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Old 09-27-2010, 12:32 AM
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Moving back to the mainland in December!!

Ok so I would like to get some winter wheels since I will be driving from Memphis to St. Louis every weekend. What are the smallest wheels that will fit on the SS? Will 15's make it around the brakes or do I need to stick with 16's?

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Old 09-27-2010, 12:58 AM
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I can pretty much guarantee 15s will not fit over the brembo calipers, in fact Im surprised the 16s would.
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Mines an '08 no brembos here...
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Old 09-27-2010, 06:21 AM
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I think smallest would be 16's for non Brembo SS's, 17's are the smallest for Brembo equipped car.
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I don't think it would be wise to go from 18's to 15's.
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Originally Posted by HHRSSouth
I think smallest would be 16's for non Brembo SS's, 17's are the smallest for Brembo equipped car.
I'd be surprised if 17s fit over the Brembo calipers.
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Why o why would you want to roll that small a wheel? Looks alone would stop me.

further, it will add a tremendous amount more milage to your car when those are on it.
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gas Man
Why o why would you want to roll that small a wheel? Looks alone would stop me.

further, it will add a tremendous amount more milage to your car when those are on it.
It's just for winter tires...why would it add more miles? You just put on 65's instead of 40's.
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Old 10-05-2010, 01:43 PM
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As long as you roll a larger size tire they it would be GTG without rolling too fast. Just make sure the circum. is nearly the same.
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OK got my winter wheels from the local salvage yard. 2002 Saab 9-3 wheels with almost new bridgestone potenzas. $200 total, will probably sell the bridgestones and get some tires more suited for winter. I ship my car from Pearl Harbor to LA the beginning of November.



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