winter rims??

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Suspension' started by blk_out_gts, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. blk_out_gts

    blk_out_gts Well-Known Member

    so i want to find me a cheap rim to use in the winter and dont have to change tires so what can you guys help with? i have the gts and i was wondering if they have to be 18s to fit over the brakes or can i get 17s? i would like more rubber on the wheels.... and where are cheap rims???? anyone know???

    oh and what do you guys think about komba tires? not winter ones tho...
     
  2. Volder

    Volder Well-Known Member

    no idea m8, i'm gonna use the original gts rims for the wintertires and find a nicer rim for summertime.
     
  3. blk_out_gts

    blk_out_gts Well-Known Member

    yeah thats what i would like to do but i dont have too much money to spend on it!
     
  4. WillieetheOne

    WillieetheOne Well-Known Member

    Just call a tire dealership in your area. I would say you could find a deal for a set of steelies. But i myself will be butting the 16s back on with winter tires, it sucks we only have a short summer here.
     
  5. blk_out_gts

    blk_out_gts Well-Known Member

    again i have a gts and i dont know if i can even put that small of a rim on them! i know that the rotor is bigger then the other models but i dont know if the rim matters????
     
  6. lancered

    lancered Well-Known Member

    go to a junkyard.find some 17 steelies or alloys for cheap.
     
  7. Lancerlot

    Lancerlot Well-Known Member

    You can go as small as 16's. (im runnin 16's for winter)