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Old 08-02-09, 05:43 PM
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Default My friend just got an M45, need opinions for wheels

We are trying to find some wheels to put on it, and figured this is a good place to ask, no chrome.
I think something like the Work vs xx would be nice...



here are some pics, feel free to photoshoop some wheels on it.









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Old 08-02-09, 05:50 PM
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There is a PS forum if you want that done. You can't go wrong with mesh and its a very tall car 59" tall, 2 inches taller than most anything else in its class so 20s or 21s would help. Never was a fan of the looks and I think its aged rather poorly. However a drop and some big wheels always help!

Here is a NIssan Fuga in Japan with BBS LMs. BBS LMs can make ANYTHING look great!!


Work Varienza's



If he wants he can get Altezzas for it too.

 
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freshalloy.com used to have alot of nice modded M's
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Old 08-02-09, 07:09 PM
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Man that one with BBS looks great thanks

I joined the forum alst night and found some pics, It seems that on that forum people arent very perfectionist and get any wheels, etc. My friends is comming fro a modded G35 with a perfect drop, wheels, SICK, but too small for his job.
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I hope that last picture suggestion was a joke. Hideous, hideous.
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My advice is to keep the stock wheels. With aftermarkets, you usually increase your chances of having problems, especially with the tire-pressure indicators on new cars. Larger wheels and tires (depending on the tire's outside rolling diameter) can also affect speedometer and odometer readings, which could affect the warranty, if there is any warranty left (I notice it is a 2006 model). You may (?) also have to purchase special insurance if your policy doesn't cover aftermarket accessories.

You can change the stock tires if you don't like them, but I'd keep the same tire size to avoid complications.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
My advice is to keep the stock wheels. With aftermarkets, you usually increase your chances of having problems, especially with the tire-pressure indicators on new cars. Larger wheels and tires (depending on the tire's outside rolling diameter) can also affect speedometer and odometer readings, which could affect the warranty, if there is any warranty left (I notice it is a 2006 model). You may (?) also have to purchase special insurance if your policy doesn't cover aftermarket accessories.

You can change the stock tires if you don't like them, but I'd keep the same tire size to avoid complications.
I see what you are saying. He has modded 5 cars previously so there is no way of me talking him out of it. hehehe
I like the stock wheels but that cars needs some more meat, he wants a wide wheel that gives a more agressvie stance with a decently thick sidewall to not compromise the ride
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Old 08-02-09, 09:39 PM
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this is Batmobile on this forum. Work LS406.



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^^^ that's HAWT
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This one belong to Smitty, here in the Neloc forum. Pretty much the same color too on bags. i know you said no chrome but thought I would still toss the pic up.




Junction Produce Heritage III rims

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Old 08-02-09, 10:11 PM
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oh yeaaa NE baby...good job tony.
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I have seen the M on 22's and a nice drop and the car looked amazing
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just found a shot of the car I saw. I think the owner is running a 255/30/22 all the way around
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I always love those wheels, I'm sure it will look great on the M45
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz


I always love those wheels, I'm sure it will look great on the M45
Those are the best so far. I've always loved 5-stars.
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