![]() ![]() You will get some recommendations to go to much wider wheels, or a "square" setup, or wheel offsets much different than OEM, but that will typically change the handling, which may not be desirable. If you could get these for 500, there may be some buxx to be made. parts to fit it to a soft top Spyder, you may be looking at almost 2k, which is about the same price as Japanparts new. Many 15" aftermarket wheels are 15x7, which is OK if the offset is near the stock 45. Still, 1000 for used is probably too steep, once you factor in freight + reconditioning of the hardtop (i.e. ![]() Often the 185/55-15 is a difficult size, so a common option is 195/50-15 matched with the 205/50-15 rear. A common solution if you are buying both tires and wheels is to go back to 2000-2002 sizes of 15" all around. Finding matching tires is definitely a challenge as there are very few options in the 2003 215/45-16 rear tire size. Otherwise, as suggested, it is highly recommended that you stick with "close to" OEM, which is a challenge with the different tire and wheels sizes front and rear. The earlier rear is 15圆.5, and will work on the front if both front wheels are replaced. ![]() The numbers for the earlier 15" wheels are "Hollander 69400" for the rear and "Hollander 69339" for the front. You can sometimes find 2000-2002 wheels, but they are just painted. If you want to look for reconditioned OEM, search for "Hollander 69439" for the rear and "Hollander 69438" for the front for the 2003+ wheels which have polished spokes. Check local shops and see what they can do. In our area, a wheel repair and refinish runs about $150 per wheel. There are quite a few wheel repair shops in almost every area, and most do a very good job, and the wheel should look like new. Another good choice not mentioned is repairing your current wheels. ![]()
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