18" to 17" tires

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Glenpointe
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18" to 17" tires

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I purchased a 2010 Pontiac Vibe GT. The tires 215/45/18 came with the car. However, these tires are a little bouncy for my taste. I want to go down to 17" tires which come with the base 2.4L Vibe. Do the 17" tires fit my car ok? The 17" wheels are no bad looking either. Hope 17" give me a little cushion than the 18" low profile tires.thx
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Re: 18" to 17" tires (Glenpointe)

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at one point i was thinking about doing this too. sometimes i feel the car is too stiff but sometimes it feels fine. i wanted to swap to the 17" wheels and get bigger tires so it's same diameter as the 18's. haven't tried this yet but i think it should be ok. i did this on my accord.
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Re: 18" to 17" tires (Glenpointe)

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Quote, originally posted by Glenpointe »I purchased a 2010 Pontiac Vibe GT. The tires 215/45/18 came with the car. However, these tires are a little bouncy for my taste. I want to go down to 17" tires which come with the base 2.4L Vibe. Do the 17" tires fit my car ok? The 17" wheels are no bad looking either. Hope 17" give me a little cushion than the 18" low profile tires.thxYou think you would want to do a swap from 18" to 17" rims and tires? I am located in the area and we could just do an even swap rims and tires...
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Re: 18" to 17" tires (ou.grizzly)

Post by Kincaid »

that's the way to do it!
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Re: 18" to 17" tires (ou.grizzly)

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Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »You think you would want to do a swap from 18" to 17" rims and tires? I am located in the area and we could just do an even swap rims and tires... Take him up on the deal!
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Post by Sublimewind »

They will fit and work just fine... Hit up OU and make the swap..
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Been a week and he has not yet responded. Who knows...
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Where's Utica Mi.? Maybe it's cold and he has a case of brain freeze.That't the best way to change wheels... No cost and perfect fit! Hope he sees the light.
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Post by ou.grizzly »

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »Where's Utica Mi.? Maybe it's cold and he has a case of brain freeze.That't the best way to change wheels... No cost and perfect fit! Hope he sees the light. Umm.. About 2 minutes away.
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Glenpointe
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Post by Glenpointe »

sorry, I was out of town and did not have access to the internet. I was already ordered a set of after market wheels online....no need for additional set. tx
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Post by ou.grizzly »

Quote, originally posted by Glenpointe »sorry, I was out of town and did not have access to the internet. I was already ordered a set of after market wheels online....no need for additional set. tx No worries... I figured I would offer up the 17" Alum wheels and tires that came with my Vibe for an even trade for yours... They have 3,000 miles on them only...
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