what wheels for the stock tires on base Vibe ?

Wheel and tire information and upgrade discussions
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vibebob
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what wheels for the stock tires on base Vibe ?

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What wheels will go with the stock tires ? I have a 2005 base vibe and hate the standard stock wheels that come with it. I only have 9000 miles on it and don't see the need for new tires and I sure don't want to take it in the shorts to buy new tires when mine are like new. (I still have the excess rubber on the sides)I guess what I'm asking is what size wheels would that be ?thanks,bob
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Mavrik
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Re: what wheels for the stock tires on base Vibe ? (vibebob)

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well its marked on the side of your tires what size they are. If you have 16" rims then you would have P205/55R16. Thats the stock size for most Vibes unless you got the 17" rims.
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mathteacher'04vibe
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Re: what wheels for the stock tires on base Vibe ? (Mavrik)

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16x6.5 +40mm to +45mm offset
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Re: what wheels for the stock tires on base Vibe ? (mathteacher'04vibe)

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I have an '04 with stock wheels and want to upgrade. Check these out at the tire rack...http://www.tirerack.com/upgrad...=2004
'04 Vibe 1.8VVT-i, K&N Typhoon S/R, Fullboar muffler w/3.5" resonator tip. Sony CDX-GT500 h/u + Fosgate mono amp w/2 10" woofers & cap. Tinted side rear windows, SilverStar headlights and Cool Blue fogs. DC Sports Headers. 2.5" stainless pipe from stock resonator to muffler. Limited 903's (17x7.5) Gunmetal Gray with 225/45/R17 Strata tires. Link to my photobucket videos: http://s100.photobucket.com/al...ideos/
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Re: what wheels for the stock tires on base Vibe ? (mathteacher'04vibe)

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i just see stock wheels... are they the american racing muscle- razors?
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vibebob
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thanks for the link mathteacher, there are some really cool looking wheels.what is offset ? yes I am a complete dunce when it comes to stuff like this, hence the reason I asked the question.thanks again,bob
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mathteacher'04vibe
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Post by mathteacher'04vibe »

The offset is where the mounting plate (hub) of the wheel is in relation to the wheel. If the offset is incorrectly chosen, one of two conditions will occur:a) the wheels and tires will rub against everything they are not supposed to (i.e. tierods, struts, rotors, calipers, etc.)b) the car will look like a "frog" where the wheels and tires will be sticking out from the fenders (very bad on wheel bearings and suspension parts)I hope this helps...
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