New OEM 18" rims, do I need to lower?
01-26-07, 04:25 AM
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Will look nicer with the drop, but you don't have to drop it. If you're in a budget now but plan on upgrading later, just ride it out and wait till you have the cash for some Tein CS. My opinion though.
01-26-07, 09:06 AM
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how much are those 18's usually going for nowadays? suppose i get them used, what's a fair price?
what size tires are you guys mounting on those rims?
01-26-07, 10:31 AM
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how much are those 18's usually going for nowadays? suppose i get them used, what's a fair price?
what size tires are you guys mounting on those rims?
don't know on price, but 245/40 is the correct tire size.
01-26-07, 10:39 AM
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I'm running 235 40's ...not a big difference...the 240s might save you from more curbs though
01-26-07, 01:38 PM
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how much are those 18's usually going for nowadays? suppose i get them used, what's a fair price?
what size tires are you guys mounting on those rims?
i've also got 245/40
Give Falken tires a try. Tirerack and Tires.com seem to have the best prices.
01-27-07, 08:50 AM
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I think it looks fine the way it is, if u are looking to make it more sporty like franky do the drop.. franky looks clean man u should chrome them..
01-27-07, 09:59 AM
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I think it looks fine the way it is, if u are looking to make it more sporty like franky do the drop.. franky looks clean man u should chrome them..
Not big on chrome with silver exterior...these babies shine in the sun though. Silver looks better on silver IMO
01-27-07, 10:03 AM
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Yea, i wouldn't chrome them, too hard to keep clean. I used to have Ls430 18"s on my GS and i enjoyed just power washing them clean rather than messing around with chrome polish and what not.
01-27-07, 10:04 AM
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Here's a better comparison
this is before the drop
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01-27-07, 10:05 AM
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after the Espelirs...
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01-27-07, 11:22 AM
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has your MPG dropped after switching to 18"?
IMHO, you dont really need to drop it if you are on a budget
if u feel like you really must drop it then save up for Tein CS v2.0 when you are ready
01-27-07, 02:30 PM
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has your MPG dropped after switching to 18"?
IMHO, you dont really need to drop it if you are on a budget
if u feel like you really must drop it then save up for Tein CS v2.0 when you are ready
Same advice I got when I first posted pics last spring. It does look weird driving with that kind of gap but shortly that'll change.
01-27-07, 03:04 PM
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Not big on chrome with silver exterior...these babies shine in the sun though. Silver looks better on silver IMO
I like the stock finish more than chrome too. the color is actually called titanium, but it's more silver to me.
01-30-07, 05:37 AM
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if you guys don't mind me asking, how much did these 18" rims cost you guys? thanks.
01-30-07, 10:10 AM
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if you guys don't mind me asking, how much did these 18" rims cost you guys? thanks.
I
think you can get port take offs from darrel for about $200 a piece.