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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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i got a wheel and tire package from NTB, wheels are kmc gtx187 front 19x8 rear 20x10, tires are bfg g force, fronts are 235-35-19 rears are 255-30-20, total price was 2250.00, the tires were more expensive at ntb but i found them cheaper at discount and they price matched them with an additional 5% off so that worked in my favor. NTB is a good place to find wheel and tire packages.
 

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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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I like the stock rims better...but nice job...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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I like the rims but it almost looks as if the tire is stretched to reach the bead on the rims.
Like the tread width is narrower than the wheel width.
Watch out for those curbs and speed bumbs

 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I like the rims but it almost looks as if the tire is stretched to reach the bead on the rims.
Agree... wheels are definitely too wide for the tires.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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I like the wheels. Unique, interesting and different. Good job.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Looks good, but you need to go with a 275.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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i think you matched your offset great. what is it front and rear?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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You need to cut those springs and get some konies !
 
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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I haven't seen too many aftermarket wheels I like on the Crossfire, but this set is one of my favorites - nice choice. I have to agree with the others though, those rears need a wider tire. Speaking of tires, those BFG KDWs stick like glue in the corners but when they get old they get unbearably loud. I had a set on my other car and I actually thought my wheel bearings were going out on me until I took my mechanic for a ride. The noise was just crazy, I never would have believed a tire could be that loud! But man, do they stick in the corners!!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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i think you matched your offset great. what is it front and rear?
i'm going to quote myself for a thread bump.....^^??
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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I definitely love the rims! I think it suits your ride perfectly. Good job on that one!

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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Nice looking rims!

My tires looked the same way when I put new rims and tires on mine with the stock tire sizes... now I'm running 245/35R18s in the front and 295/30R19s in the back... and it looks WAY better. Plus I have an extra inch of tread on each tire to grab the road with...

Cheers!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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nice new rims... where in houston do you live. i'm up on the NE side.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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alright guys, i went back to ntb and i told them crossfire forum wasnt happy with my rear tire so now am working in getting a 275 or possibly even a different tire brand. i will post new picture of back rim with new tire as soon as i get it back from ntb
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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i live in the sw, going towards sugarland.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mtz85
alright guys, i went back to ntb and i told them crossfire forum wasnt happy with my rear tire so now am working in getting a 275 or possibly even a different tire brand. i will post new picture of back rim with new tire as soon as i get it back from ntb
Yeah, if that was a package deal, they should have known better than putting that size tire on a 10" wide wheel. You'll be much happier with a 275 and so will your wheel when you hit a pot hole!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mtz85
alright guys, i went back to ntb and i told them crossfire forum wasnt happy with my rear tire so now am working in getting a 275 or possibly even a different tire brand. i will post new picture of back rim with new tire as soon as i get it back from ntb
man can you please answer my question or if you don't know ask when you go back to ntb? whats the off set on your rims front and back?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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am getting new tires, they should be on by tuesday. no more 255.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mtz85
i got a wheel and tire package from NTB, wheels are kmc gtx187 front 19x8 rear 20x10, tires are bfg g force, fronts are 235-35-19 rears are 255-30-20, total price was 2250.00, the tires were more expensive at ntb but i found them cheaper at discount and they price matched them with an additional 5% off so that worked in my favor. NTB is a good place to find wheel and tire packages.
mtz 85- what do you think about the gforce tires?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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275 to me are still too narrow for a 10" wheel (I know I'm running them) 285 much better.
 
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