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99DAK
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please help...

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I've tried searching and I can't find anything about 18 inch tire sizes for my 04?
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You haven't looked in the right place on GenVibe: viewforum.php?f=31" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The image you included illustrates the factory-option 17" wheels for 2003-2008 models, not 18"

There were no factory 18" wheels offered for 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe models.
The 18's offered for the 2.4L 2009-2010 Vibe models are 5x114mm bolt circle, and don't fit the 5x100mm bolt circle of the 2003-2008 models.

Factory steel wheels with hubcaps were offered in 16" size only for 2003-2008.
Factory alloy wheels were offered in 16" and 17" sizes for 2003-2008.

Wheel and tire vendors such as TireRack.com have a huge database of compatible wheels and tires available in sizes to fit your Vibe, including 18". Just select manufacturer, year, and model before browsing. They also have car and wheel images so you can 'see' a simulation of how the wheels would look on your color and model of car.

EXAMPLE:
WheelsOnVehicle-40.pdf
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My 2003 Vibe Base Auto 2-tone Salsa "SalsaWagon" was built in May 2002. I acquired it in Feb 2004/Traded it in on a 2016 Honda HR-V in Feb 2018.
99DAK
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Thanks, I'm aware of my 17s, but I have a set of 18s, in the garage without tires.I thought about slapping them on the vibe, but was wondering what I could fit.I'm not what you would call "tech savvy", but thanks for helping out. 225 40 18 is the size I wanted to go with.
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99DAK wrote:225 40 18 is the size I wanted to go with.
FWIW, the OEM 18" wheels on 2009-2010 Vibe GTs came with OEM 215/45/18 tires. I'm replacing the tires on both our 2009 GTs soon and am going to go with 235/40/18 for a bit more protection for the wheels, so a 225/40/18 should fit your Vibe just fine ;).
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