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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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What size wheels for my 03' MCS??

I've been looking around for some new wheels that will replace my factory 17" wheels on my 03' MCS.

I'm assuming that something like a 17x7.5 or 18x7.5 will work? What about offset.....what should I go with? The car is a daily drive...it will never see the track, and I don't have any plans on lowering it.

The 17" wheels look good, but I think 18's look better...and they are not much more money. Is 7.5 about as wide as you want to go without having any rubbing issues?

Any suggestions?

Here is what it looks like now....

 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Nobody??
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Either will be fine. Offset will depend on how you want it to look. Do a search on wheels, there are lots of pics and specs.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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I had 17x7 on my 2003 MCS with 215/40 tires. I have 18x7 on my 2006 MCS with 215/40 tires. Both have been with 37 offset. My cars are lowered, 2003 1" and 2006 5/8" with slight rubbing on the outside rear on both cars.
If you go with 7.5 wide wheel the offset will need to be increased a little from the 7" to not rub but it also depends on what width tire you use.
I had 18x7 with 55 offset and 215/40 tires with no rubbing on the inside but it was a little close.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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As far as buying wheels....who usually has the best deals? Tirerack?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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TireRack is a good one. Pick out your wheel that you want and what brand. If TireRack has it go for it they have a great track record among buyers, or shop it out on the WEB.
 
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