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06-13-2007 | 08:51 AM

plakman

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From: merrick ny

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bought my HHR yesterday....2 questions....I'd like to upgrade to 17 inch wheels....what complications will occur if I do??? How hard is it to attach running boards.....????thanks.....

06-13-2007 | 08:58 AM

karen1953

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Congrats on your HHR and enjoy the Ride.
First: 17's should not be to had since the 2LT coome with them.
Second: The are a couple of How to Posts about how to install the bds, and one is from TCRNCOB, she did hers by herself.
Enjoy!

06-13-2007 | 09:09 AM

solman98

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From: Dallas, GA

Welcome

use a 215/50/17 and it's the same height as the 215/55/16.

06-13-2007 | 09:18 AM

tcstoy

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From: Manhattan, Kansas

Welcome.

Hope you enjoy your new ride.

06-13-2007 | 10:16 AM

GDZHHR

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06-13-2007 | 12:34 PM

Dan's HHR

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enjoy your new ride

upgrade will be simple

06-13-2007 | 08:23 PM

HillsdaleHHR

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to the site plakman!!!

06-14-2007 | 01:39 PM

MACHHR

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From: McAllen,Tx

hi. i had a guy reccommend 245/45/16 as a tire. It has a wide footprint. what do others think??

06-14-2007 | 02:24 PM

JoeR

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Originally Posted by MACHHR

hi. i had a guy reccommend 245/45/16 as a tire. It has a wide footprint. what do others think??

Too wide. Too short. Stock rims too narrow.

Go over to TireRack, put in your stock size and compare to other sizes that you're considering.

Pay attention to the rim width ranges and revs per mile when making comparisons.

Hope that helps.