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Old Aug 1, 2002
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What do you think of these?



These are the rims I'm saving up to get. They're 17x7" Which I'm pretty sure will fit no problem. I'm also going to drop the car 1-1.5" (Either Eibach Pro-kit or Neuspeed Sport Springs). Sound good? Also, any recommendations for rubber?
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Have you thought about H&R Sport springs tey lower 1.3 Front and 1.5 Rear. I have some for sale if you want them. Brand new never used just opened the box to see what it looks like and if they were the right ones for my car. I am selling them for $165 and free shipping. Thanks oh yeah and the reason I am selling these is because I am gonna get the H&R cup kit. Tahnks
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17's huh? hmmm...first off IMO u should lower 2" but that depends on road conditions..with 17's and 18's from what ive seen it fills that gap really well.
i think those wheels are really nice. period.
as for rubber..i could say toyo proxes..but the road noise is bad..hmm..go with bfgoodrich or kumho..you can decide from there i guess..theres a certain tire im thinkin of but damn i cant remember the name..i hope someone says it cuz what im thinkin is the rubber ima try n get...
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I have had Proxies and Kumho

Kumho is MUCH cheaper and Quieter. go with Kumho. Just be sure you rotate often.
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Those rims are nice, but go with 18's and slap some Yokohama Parada Spec 2's on! I've had mine a year and a half and NO tread has worn off yet!! I'm amazed!! Plus the're a great ride!!
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i bet they cost a lot of $$$
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[hr]i bet they cost a lot of $$$ .[hr]
$276 each.... Is that a lot per rim???? I was looking, and OZ and BBS rims go for about the same.
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In my opinion.. and it's just that.. They look good and you'll like em at first, but I've seen 19's fit with a 2.5" drop and if you're anything like me, you'll wanna go bigger. I have 18's.. I bought em 2-3 weeks ago. I WANT 19's!! Here's what 18's with a 35 series tire and no drop looks like

18's on my car

And here's what it looks like with 19's and a 2.5" drop

19's c/o Bryan

Both are 35 series tires..
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wow... seeing those 18s with no drop... get a drop man
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wow... seeing those 18s with no drop... get a drop man[hr]
LOL.. I know I desperately need to drop it. I just got to find the time to get it. My friend has some eibach 2" springs callin my name. Well.. They're actually callin my wallet.. But close enough. Maybe I'll do em this weekend. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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go big.. get them in 18s the way that rim is designed its already gonna look smaller than it really is. i had 17s on mine and it looked really bad and then i swithed to 18's with 40 series yoko parad spec 2's and it looks fine i'm not even gonna lower it cause with my body kit it's no big deal. so i promise before you shell out all that money save up a lil more and get 18 or 19. they won't rub plenty of peolpe have them you'll be much happier. ..... ok well i just did a search and the only 18's in that same wheel is 18x8.5 and are 400 a piece. but as far as i know that is too wide for our cars. so if your set on those then your stuck with the 17 but maybe you should look around for a different whell in 18 or 19. theres tons to choose from you never know what u might find.
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good wheel selctions

there's a link to a site that has lots of selections but i have never ordered nor do i know anyone who has ordered from them so i don't know about that but they have alot of rims to look at. just put in your car and they will all come up.
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