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    She needs wider tires, bigger rims and foglights

    Hello from New York! I am the proud owner of a black 2019 g4. I have, what seems to be lawn mower tires on it at the moment. I bought it from carvana with 300 miles on it..I love her, but she needs some jewelry. I would appreciate any suggestions on rim and tire sizes. On the 2019, do I have to take off the wheel well coverings to get to foglight harness or can I just.pop off foglight molding? Thx everyone



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    I went from a 165 65 r14 tire to a 175 65 r14 tire, only a slight difference. For wheels, went from a 14 x 4.5" to a 14 x 5.5", fits great but probably too small of a difference for what your wanting. We just had another Mirage owner on here buy a used Mirage with really big aftermarket 17" wheels and its been a nightmare for him with rubbing and slight body damage. Your suspension is extremely soft, especially in the rear so if you get baller wheels you might regret it. The Mirage is probably the last car you want to turn into Bigfoot. Just becareful and talk to Mark or Top Fuel, 2 of our Mirage wizards on the ruling council. They'll get you squared away on the limits of what your Mirage can handle.

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    User newtomit here on the forum has exactly what you are looking for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Basic View Post
    User newtomit here on the forum has exactly what you are looking for.
    Noooo lol dont do that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler View Post
    Noooo lol dont do that.
    LOL, i may be a couple Chardonnays in, but why not! They can help each other out. Just swapsies!
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    Theres alot of great mechanical minds on here, or Mirage wizards in other words, that are extremely helpful. Id wait until you hear from them before deciding. This is a list of the council that provide sage wisdom.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler View Post
    I went from a 165 65 r14 tire to a 175 65 r14 tire, only a slight difference. For wheels, went from a 14 x 4.5" to a 14 x 5.5", fits great but probably too small of a difference for what your wanting. We just had another Mirage owner on here buy a used Mirage with really big aftermarket 17" wheels and its been a nightmare for him with rubbing and slight body damage. Your suspension is extremely soft, especially in the rear so if you get baller wheels you might regret it. The Mirage is probably the last car you want to turn into Bigfoot. Just becareful and talk to Mark or Top Fuel, 2 of our Mirage wizards on the ruling council. They'll get you squared away on the limits of what your Mirage can handle.
    Thanks for the reply. I just want 15 inch rims, with wider tires..nothing fancy..another inch will do lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler View Post
    Theres alot of great mechanical minds on here, or Mirage wizards in other words, that are extremely helpful. Id wait until you hear from them before deciding. This is a list of the council that provide sage wisdom.

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    Thanks buddy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miles August View Post
    Thanks for the reply. I just want 15 inch rims, with wider tires..nothing fancy..another inch will do lol
    15" is fine. Check with one of the guys above about proper tire size though please.

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    Hold up... I am offended. This is 2020 right? I am an actual Tire Engineer and I get looked down on??? HOW DARE YOU DIRK!?!?!


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