Let me start by saying I am the weird guy who is trying to keep his Pantera as original as possible (at least to how the previous owner kept it). Anyway, I have the 15 inch rims (8 in front and 10 inch width in back). As you probably already know, 285/50/15 tires are unobtanium (or so it seems). Everyone is telling me to stop resisting and go up to a 17 inch rim. Thing is, I love the look of the cast rim and silver color. I just personally don't like the look of the billet versions. So, I wanted your advice on two topics:
1.) Anyone know where I can get a 285/50/15 tires for the rear that aren't dry rotted?
2.) Does someone have an idea of a rim style that looks like cast magnesium and painted silver in a 17 inch diameter(heck, I even like old school BBS and OZ rims)?
Thank you very much.
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