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RickH Prowler Newbie From:Cos Cob,CT, USA |
posted 06-01-2010 08:17 PM
    
Hi, I'm trying to get my Prowler on the road, but fear i may fail inspection with the current worn tires. It breaks down into 3 parts. 1) I need new tires 2) Need a decision on tire sensors 3) wheels are peeling I priced run flats and although expensive I can manage the cost. Are they really that bad of a ride on a car I may only drive 2k miles a year? I carry a AAA card with me but find it's usually faster to change a tire than wait for a flatbed. I try to keep an eye on tire pressure but have picked up a nail or screw only noticing it when I return the vehicle in a parking lot away from home. For tire sensors I'll lurk on the current thread. My wheels need to be re-chromed or replaced. This seems to be my big hangup. I'm okay with the design of the wheels. Logic tells me I should address wheels, tires, and sensors at the same time. I got a price of $1,000 to do show chrome on the 4 wheels but I would need to find a way to ship them across the country while my car sits on jack stands. Has anyone found reasonable wheel choices without the use of spacers in the $400 a piece range? Should i just toss on some new rubber and deal with the wheels & sensors in the winter. Looking for some direction and hoping to get on the road soon. |
HScott POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:NJ |
posted 06-01-2010 08:52 PM
Wow who is willing to do the rechroming so cheap the lowest I could find was $350 per wheel |
catfish              POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 06-01-2010 08:59 PM
fastforward wheels in ca.excellent chrome work.most likely a lttle more than 1000.00 for all 4 plus shipping.if you have a good local place do em there.fact.sensors,batts good for 10 years.time for new sensors.i love the run flats for the handling qualities.the car is made for them.other people will disagree.do a searc, wheel or tire sensors.i believe the 02 sensors are way less money,you also must change the module also.there are a/m ones out there also. ------------------ |
alrtg   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 06-01-2010 09:00 PM
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TorRedHemi Prowler Newbie From:Tacoma, WA |
posted 06-01-2010 09:02 PM
I just went through the same dilemma. When I bought the car last August, both front wheels had some curb rash and all wheels had chrome that was flaking. I decided to keep the tires and sensors and get the Foose Legends. The fronts are 17x8's with 20mm offset and the rears are 20x10s with 20mm offset. I used stainless 7/16" collars on the front fender mounting studs to move the fenders out a little to keep the tires centered with the fenders. Hope these pictures come up okay.
I'll get some other pictures with something other than my phone if it ever stops raining around here. Hop this helps. |
ed monahan    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 06-01-2010 09:38 PM
I currently have two Prowlers and one has run flats and the other one doesn't. The difference is unreal. The runflats weigh about 15 pounds more EACH. I carry a plug kit and a small compressor. You can plug and fill a tire a lot quicker than you can get a wrecker to your location. I will never buy another runflat. I would mount the new runflat tires and leave the sensors and rims alone until winter. YOU have to decide. |
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alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 06-01-2010 09:48 PM
quote: Ed, Which one has the non run flat tires, the totally stock one or the totally stock one? P.S. Ed I only do this to you because you know I am kidding and you take it very well. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 06-01-2010 10:32 PM
If you would pay more attention you would know that the Orange one has the runflats and it is really stock. |
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RickH Prowler Newbie From:Cos Cob,CT, USA |
posted 06-02-2010 06:06 AM
Re-chroming price was from Fast forward. They came highly recommended from fellow POA members. My problem being a reasonable way to ship 4 wheels 3,000 miles. |
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RickH Prowler Newbie From:Cos Cob,CT, USA |
posted 06-02-2010 06:15 AM
Good to hear some people actually like the runflats. I know from prior owner's service report that at least 2 sensors are bad. Looks like changing out the 4 sensors and module might be the way to go. I probably wouldn't add tire sensors to a car but feel funny having black tape over the readout. If it's on the car I prefer it works. |
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RickH Prowler Newbie From:Cos Cob,CT, USA |
posted 06-02-2010 06:17 AM
Foose wheels look good! Only a 7/16" spacer on the fender mounts seems reasonable. |
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 06-02-2010 02:06 PM
quote: Ed she spent all her money on extra Prowler parts, she now can't afford to pay attention. |
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alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 06-02-2010 04:37 PM
quote: Gary is right, I am now so poor I can't afford to pay attention.....but I did pay for all the Fallingwater tickets already. |
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Randy Hamilton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:tempe, AZ usa |
posted 06-02-2010 07:23 PM
Rich I am selling both fronts and rear chrome wheels and tires. Tires are runflats with 12,000 miles on them. I can send you more pictures if you are interested (see classified) You can contact me at 602-390-5208 for more information. Randy |
EssexExport Prowler Junkie From:Lakewood, NJ, USA |
posted 06-02-2010 07:32 PM
By all means replace the run flats. You'll be glad you did & wonder why you didn't do it sooner. |
DFOTOPRO POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Redlands, Ca |
posted 06-02-2010 07:48 PM
look at Falken tires...really good traction and rain numbers front and rear match and handles like a new car.. my wife was unable to ride in the kitty before I changed now can do about 4 hours before a break,,, |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 06-03-2010 03:46 AM
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JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 06-03-2010 01:32 PM
Yes, ALRTG. Ed's ride is "totally" stock. He took pictures of someone elses Kat. |
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