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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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I have an 87 GXL, and I was wondering how much I could get some of the 'vert wheels for, and if they would fit and be the same aspect ratio, rotor clearence, and what-not. Also, I have some 205-60-15 Yokohama AVS ES100's, and would thos fit?
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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They sell for like 250 bux a set on ebay. A guy around the forum might be selling them soon but I forgot his ID.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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I got mine for $300 shipped, in mint condition. I absolutely love them.. Yes everything fits just fine.


Also, I have seen them go for as cheap as $100/set. I was just willing to pay more to have a near perfect set..


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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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damn, your car looks great with those wheels, can't wait to get a set for mine.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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Thanks, it needs lowered pretty badly to take care of that wheel gap, but other than that I think it looks good.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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how did it look with the wheel gap? is it the same as stock, or is it bigger with the new wheels? also, where did you get them, is there anywhere in the southeast that you would recomend?
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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The 'vert uses the same size tires stock as the GXL (205/60-15), so the gap would be the same. The 'vert wheels are just a 1/2 inch wider.

However if you go to a 225/50-15 then the gap will increase.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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The 'vert uses the same size tires stock as the GXL (205/60-15), so the gap would be the same. The 'vert wheels are just a 1/2 inch wider.
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Really?? I didnt know that the wheels were any wider that any other 15" FC wheel. So they are 15x7 ?
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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where did you get your wheels at, so you know of any places in Florida to get them? also, was the height the same as stock, or are they lower/higher than GXL rims?
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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The wheels are exactly the same as GXL wheels (unless they are slightyl wider as ICEMARK says) but that has no bearing on anything really. They are the same 15" wheel, just lighter and better looking Put up a thread in the 2nd gen for sale section, there are usually more than a few people selling a set. Try Ebay also.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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the Vert wheels weigh 11.5 lbs. each i believe the baloney slicers are like 16
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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vert wheels are 15x6.5, and ebay has some, i got mine on ebay for $100+shipping, looks great
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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i love the vert wheels. I didn't bother to read what anyone has said or if there are any questions. I'm jsut saying i love those wheels. When (or if) i get a seven i'm gonna get those wheels.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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I think they look great too

88 GXL
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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as mentioned above, the 'vert wheels are 15x6.5" while the standard Sport/GXL/GTU wheels were are 15x6"

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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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Ok, i did not know that.. Sweet i can fit a wider tire on now :
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