![]() Will fit big brakes - see here for details May interfere with rear control arms ( 1, 2)Ģ35/45/17 tires work 245/45/17 do not. Here is an archived copy of the " Stock Painted Aluminum Wheel Refinishing Step by Step" VFAQ written by Jeff BrinkerhoffĪs a quick reference, the following wheels from other models have been reported to fit on DSMs:ġ997 Eclipse GSX / Spyder / Talon AWD 17" As it says on the directions, DO NOT use clear coat on the painted surface as flaking and yellowing will result and it will be most obvious on a white finish. To preserve the shine, spray a good coat of VHT rims clear coat. If you want to keep the ouside part of the rims in natural aluminum, use a 320 sand paper to remove the oxidized surface then buff to shine with a red rubbing compound using a 4" cloth buffer attached to an electric drill. Follow the instructions on the can for best result. They 're so thin that you'll need at least 6 cans to get the right coating thickness. I purchased three spray cans of VHT rims paint at Performance Improvements at $11. The old finish is so tough that further sanding is required to expose the aluminum totally. I used a rotating wire brush to loosen that old flaky dull grey finish then I repeatedly soaked them with that automotive paint remover from CT that Scharok mentioned. ![]() I just refinished my stock rims and very much pleased with the result. If you want to do it yourself, you can do what Dennis Camacho of Canada DSM did:
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