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Old 04-12-2019, 03:35 PM   #11 (permalink)
Shaneajanderson
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Originally Posted by mpg_numbers_guy View Post
These are the brake reduction clips I used. There are other sizes available; not sure what size works on the Metro.

Ebay has the Bridgestones for $149.99 for two, which isn't a bad deal. Costco sometimes has them for $250 for a set, including mounting and balancing.

You're right about the bolt pattern - 4x114; I just looked it up. Bummer on that. Smooth wheel covers would improve the aerodynamics of the LSi wheels.

155/80R13 tires are pretty cheap ($40/ea?) and they will also provide taller gearing and the sidewall will help ride quality.
Yeah I did some looking and my local scrap yard has one 13" wheel listed for $30, not sure if he only has one or if he has a set, I'll have to check. There's a yard about 100 miles away that has piles of them for $25, so either way it won't be hard to get my hands on a set, so sounds like 13's will be my best bet, and I won't have to worry about the hub bore.

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