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2005 Pontiac Vibe GT - Black

Debadged - All except front Pontiac logo.
Blacked out Grill.
Viper Tint - 35% sides, 20% rear quarter windows, 20% rear windshield.
Wheels - Scion TC's wrapped in P225/50R17V Michelin Energy tires (Comfy ride!)
Sound System - Pioneer with Factory Monsoon Sound system

TC wheels were purchased with P215/45r17 tires (all for $200 on Craigslist) and after much research I decided to go with thicker tires. We all know the space in the wheel well is spacious so I took advantage with P225/50R17. No rubbing on anything what so ever. The ride was bumpy before with the thinner 45 tire. I even seen that TireRack.com and DisountTireDirect.com recommended P215/50R17 size tires for 17"x7" rims. Yes, the "225" in my opinion make a big difference especially with all the horrible roads around my town after this past hit with winter. Enjoy

What the Vibe looked like at first.


TC Rim with 215/45R17




TC Rim with 225/50R17




Blackout Grill


This is my Photoshopped version of the final render...


This is what it is now...


All I need to complete it:
-KYB AGX Shocks or OEM Replacement
-Tein or Eibach Springs
-"Powered by VVTL-i" Vinyl graphic x 2
-HID Retro Projector Kit
-Partially tinted headlamp housing (Projector Light Output part would still be clear for maximum light on roads)
-Matrix XRS Cold Air Intake (Truly helps with Gas Economy and a little power and throaty sound.)
-Cat-Back Magnaflow Exhaust System
-GM Lip Kit
-Orange/Amber Tint For fog lamps
-Side Mirror LED Signals
-Roof Caps (for roof rack bar removal)
-Smaller Attenna

Very nice ! The 225s look really good on it without looking as if it has too much tire. The TC wheels always look great on our Vibes When im in need of new tires hopefully I can pickup a set as cheap as you did.

cptnsolo77 wrote:Very nice ! The 225s look really good on it without looking as if it has too much tire. The TC wheels always look great on our Vibes When im in need of new tires hopefully I can pickup a set as cheap as you did.

When I picked up the tires, I went to a used tire place in my area that's been in business for years and decided to give them a try. Boy, I was really happy with the quality of their work and the quality of the used tires they had. 9/32nd on all 4 tires, balanced and mounted all for $233 and change. They are Michelin Energy (V rated) tires and new they go for around $115 each. Keep your flags up but check out Craigslist for those tc rims. You may be lucky.

cptnsolo77 wrote:?..the TC wheels always look great on our Vibes .

Yep I love those wheels! I'm running 235 45 17 and all is good.

The gt will look sweet with those wheels when you lower the car