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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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From: en el culo de texas...
which size wheels?

i am looking at two sets of panasports for my gsl-se. one is a 16X7 with a 4 inch backspace the other is the same but a 15X7 and a wider lip. my question is will the 16's rub the front wheels when turning with wheel all the way to one side? will the car look lke a 4X4 with the 16's? any feedback is appreciated.

the 16's is this ebay auction #130197110788

the 15's is this ebay auction #170192754096


thanks.

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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From: en el culo de texas...
here's some pis for comparison..

the 16's


the 15's


i've never used 16's on a first gen that is why i am asking....thanks again
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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I'd really like to know how a set 16"s would look too
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Go 15's. They will be lighter than the 16's and who doesn't love some serious lip action? LOL
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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We need a wheel section in the FAQ.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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the 15" are nicer
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Vashner
We need a wheel section in the FAQ.
Yep. I don't feel so bad asking wheel questions though since everyone else has/does...haha.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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so i picked up the 15's. the 16's went well past my set budget. i love the lip on them!! cant wait to get these mounted on my car!! i'm so happy......i'm like a virgin in a whorehouse with a handfull of cash right now!!
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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good choice
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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15"s. IMO anything bigger than 15" wheels on a first gen or old school rotary is wrong. Just doesn't look right, but to each their own. Good choice, They will look great.
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