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Old 12-04-07
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Default New 19" wheels/tires

Hey guys. Just installed my new wheels and tires. So far I am pleased with the look. Now all I need to do is lower it!

Rial Nogaro 19x8 with 235/35/19's and a 35mm offset. Bought them from tirerack. Here are some pics.








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Those look really really nice on that car . . .
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Default wohoo new wheels!

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I like those wheels!

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Hey guys. Just installed my new wheels and tires. So far I am pleased with the look.



Now all I need to do is lower it!
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Tint the front, get the black side markers, drop the car, and it will look incredible.

Beautiful choice of wheels
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Tint the front, get the black side markers, drop the car, and it will look incredible.

Beautiful choice of wheels
Ya, need to let the bank account settle after this purchase. I plan on going slightly lighter on the front two windows. Thanks Vector
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Smoked out lights might look nice too... very nice rims!
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I had looked at those before ordering my 18 asa ar2's how do you like them so far?
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I had looked at those before ordering my 18 asa ar2's how do you like them so far?
I like them a lot! I was expecting the ride to get much stiffer, but so far I have not noticed a difference between these and the stock aeros. I am satisfied so far, but I have only driven 20 miles or so.
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those are 19s? they look like 18s on a saab, but they still look nice. do you rub at all? are you on stock suspension?
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Very nice. I have the same wheels on my SC but in 17". Still very happy with how they look.
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those are 19s? they look like 18s on a saab, but they still look nice. do you rub at all? are you on stock suspension?
yes, 19x8. No rubbing at all and aero suspension.

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Good looking motor..nice choice on the wheels...it looks A1 from here..the colour coded door handles really suit the lighter coloured 93's...I wasn't a fan initially....tint looks good as it is ... I like the front light / dark rear look!! Looks low as it is... I took my Hirsch springs off until I try them with Koni FSD ( I know it's not recommended but it's only another 10mm.... no pain no gain)....may be with 19's and lowered it could be just a bit too hard.

All in all a superb looking motor...congrats

P.S. I got to get myself some amber front markers....would help me stand out a bit more in the UK)
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I have a 2006 Aero combi I like the 4 spokes that are it. I might keep them for the winter and go with a low profile for summer. I had a 2004 AERO and really like the factory rims that were on it. I think to buy those, if I could get them would be alot of $$$.
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Have you lowered it yet? You might have the roll the fenders if it rubs right???
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Have you lowered it yet? You might have the roll the fenders if it rubs right???
Nope. No Need. Hirsch(saabs official tuning partner) offer 19's and a 40mm drop with no rubbing! even 20's don't rub unless you go for something ridiculously wide!
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Great wheels!!! How much stiffer/rougher is the ride from the original 17 inchers??
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I love the wheels too, had em on my NG for just over a year now! (17's though)
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