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  • EdenPrime

    Nov. 12, 2011 9:21 a.m. EdenPrime Reader

    So, I'm getting some of these in the spring:

    I was going to get 18''x8'' ones because i have 18''s of these: With about 35% life left in them. This would help because i only have to buy wheels then because i already have tires. But the tires need to be replaced probably this summer.

    But i was thinking of getting 17''x8'' versions of those Rotas to be lighter. But then i would also have to buy new tires, and i when i get new tires i want to get these:

    So what do you think i should do?

    1.) Just buy 18'' ones to save the initial cost of tires.

    2.) Just go for the 17'' ones, sell the tires you currently have, and just buy the Direzzas.

    3.) Other GRM Geniusness

    Slightly unrelated, i just bought these Blue Anodized Extended Open-Ended Lug Nuts for when i get my new wheels!

  • mad_machine

    Nov. 12, 2011 9:24 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

    35% tread left?

    buy the 17s and cut your losses.

  • EdenPrime

    Nov. 12, 2011 9:30 a.m. EdenPrime Reader

    Thanks for the opinion.

    Option 1.) Wheels - $820 Eventual Tires - $804 Total - $1,624

    Option 2.) Wheels - $732 Tires - $596 Total - $1,328

  • Nov. 12, 2011 10:07 a.m. z31maniac SuperDork

    Option 2.

    Lighter, and tires in the future will be cheaper as well as now.

  • neon4891

    Nov. 12, 2011 10:12 a.m. neon4891 SuperDork

    option 2. Just had similar with our truck. The smaller wheel option saves us $50 per tire.

  • EdenPrime

    Nov. 12, 2011 10:17 a.m. EdenPrime Reader

    Thanks a lot guys. I wonder how much i can sell my Nittos for. 225/35/18 W-rated.

  • mad_machine

    Nov. 13, 2011 8:33 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

    you might be able to get something for them.. but do not expect much. By the time you get down to 20%, there is not a whole lot left to a tyre as far as grip and response is concerned.. 30% left on yours is not a lot of time

  • ProDarwin

    Nov. 13, 2011 9:18 a.m. ProDarwin Dork

    What are they going on? A 24" tire is an odd size, the 18s will be hard to sell.

  • EdenPrime

    Nov. 13, 2011 9:21 a.m. EdenPrime Reader

    In reply to ProDarwin:

    They've been on my 02' Celica GT-S.

 
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