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    newbie questions~

    i am planing to have the 18'' rims replace the stock ones, and my question is by doing this, do i have to change the tires too? or the original tires are able to fit in the 18'' rims?

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    Wink 18"

    Last time I checked....Uhm let's see....the answer would be...
    a BIG FAT....YES
    I've been tempted to go the 18" route myself on my '99 since it looks so much better but I had to put it on hold because of the expense(and then I'd be stuck with a set of wheels and tires to sell on E-Bay)
    Flip a coin...you'll do it ! John


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    Since you both are running '99's and the stock rim size is 16" on that model the answer would be a NO. If you move up to an 18" rim you will have to get new tires as well.

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    18" rims require 18" tires.

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    Why does it seem like everybody wants to switch to 18"? The stock 16's look great with a 33" tire. It gives it a more meatier look. Bigger rims give it a little more bling bling look...but 16's make it look tough (with a bigger tire).

    Just my little ol' opinion...that's all.

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    I too used to be partial to the 16" rims (mostly because that's what I've got), but I have to admit that I've been admiring the 18's lately. I'm seriously considering a set of 18's when it comes time to replace my current set of Nitto Grapplers. Of course I'll need to buy 5, as I've got a full size spare. Doh!

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