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Thinking of putting Ceptors on my commy, 15x6 or 15x7?

Heffer_Slayer

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This might be a dumb question, but i have started to like the interceptor look...

Now, there are heaps of sale in all sorts of condition, but what I would like to know. Is ultimately, what will handle better, 15x6 or 15x7 wheels?

I am not great with tyres and specs and everything, but i understand that you can probably fit the wider tyre on the 15x7, but ultimately which is better?

I currently have 17 inch wheels on my commodore, what should i expect? (never had ceptors before, hence total newb ceptor questions)
 

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Comfort will improve putting smaller diameter wheels on. As for width I recently changed my 205 tires for 235 and wouldn't go back. Steering is a little bit heavier but the added traction is great, unless you like to spin them.
 

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I currently have 235/45/17 on my car, can i still run a a 235 on 15x6 ceptors or do i need 15x7?
 

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235 wouldnt work. 15x7 look better in my opinion because they have the extra lip. 15x6 looks like you can't afford rims. Max I would go is 225 though in saying that I noticed no difference besides the 225 was more expensive.

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I want to go the black stockies, with the chrome lip and chrome wheel nut look...
Those lips they are just plastic cover's arn't they?
 

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Come to think of it, do you think they would even suit my car?

Thoughts ?
 

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Go 16x7 ceptors.
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That's the look! Do you have those chrome trim pieces on?
 

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I want the lip, I take it 15x6 don't have it?
 

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like wraith said, the 15x7s have the extra lip. i think silver cepters with chrome dress rims, caps and nuts looks on pretty much any commodore. but thats just what i think.. everyone has their own tastes :smoking:
 
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