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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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what a difference wheels and tires make
I swapped out the 215/75/14 with stock hubcaps for 14" SSII on 225/70/14" RWL Cooper Cobra's

amazing how a simple change can totally transform the appearance of the car.

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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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A marked improvement.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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It's been tranformed!
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Wheels and tires make a huge difference. Looks good.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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As soon as i roast the 215/60r14's that i have i'm throwing on 225/70R14's
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Add some wheel well trim and it will even look better
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernhard
Add some wheel well trim and it will even look better

they are in the garage waiting for me to put on!
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Oh Yea! Lots better!
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LI Olds
what a difference wheels and tires make
I know what you mean. I tried driving a car once without them, and it was awful!
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Nice upgrade!
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