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Old 01-22-09, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by eyezack87
Aren't you really tilted towards the front now? O.o
no, my driveway slopes up, which makes the front look lifted.

Its ok to drive around with this setup for a day right?
Old 01-23-09, 01:13 AM
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Hmm, I would think that it would be alright, but I'm not exactly a wheel person...

I also have a small favor to ask of you. Check your PM as I am unsure how to go at it
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so what do you guys think about these?

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...003734924.html

im really looking for some 17's but i don't wanna go the cheap cheap route.
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Originally Posted by Hondasi88
so what do you guys think about these?

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...003734924.html

im really looking for some 17's but i don't wanna go the cheap cheap route.
ehh peoplecan tell its from an acura. Why not go with oem is300 16" (if you can find them)
Old 01-23-09, 11:58 PM
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Finished putting the other two rims on..

VS.


Is rims look better of course, but i'll just have to live with 15's until i graduate and get a new Lexus.


going to post some day pics tommorow, the chrome reflects diff things ..almost looks gunmetal at night.
Old 01-24-09, 08:51 AM
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how much will you sell the is rims for? will you put them in the wheel classifieds?
Old 01-24-09, 01:46 PM
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Looks kinda tacky.



I'd sell the rims on here, but the rims are embarrassing, i bought them at night and didn't see the condition before i bought it. There is curb rash on all of them, the clear coat is peeling off, and 2 of the rims have been sanded down around the edges, i suspect it came off of a wrecked car.
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Looks like my side profile from that distance. You are lucky you're rolling to the meet in semi new rims. I still have a big ol chunk missing from 2 of mine

Old people ftl....
Old 02-10-09, 10:36 AM
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I'm thinking of getting 18's.. Do you think the road noise is bearable or is it ridiculously bad? I've got my stock rims on now and road noise aint a problem especially with the music on :P
Old 02-10-09, 12:54 PM
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16's are the best compromise between looks, handling, noise, and comfort. With 18's you'll have to go to reinforced tires and high pressures...so of course you are going to get NVH. You're also going pay big $$ for all those rims and especially the tires.
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Doesn't look that bad... looks stock?
Old 02-10-09, 07:25 PM
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Hmm.. fair enough. Hopefully I can find a pair of 16's with the new kit coming in :P
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It looks stock... not a bad thing, but nothin to really -wow- over. If they are in better condition and tires are cheap, theres no shame in goin with the oem 15s.
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