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threw on the g35 18s on the car today

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Old 08-05-12, 11:17 PM
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Default threw on the g35 18s on the car today

well after a 45 minute drive to pick up these wheels i found on craigslist for 260
18 inch chrome wheels off a g35 two rear tires have little thread left front 2 are great
this guy actually had his g35 with some volks in the driveway so there not stolen
heres a pic before you guys kill me my body is great but my paint will need to be redone due to some damm sap trees from the previous owner
Old 08-05-12, 11:19 PM
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will take more pics tommorow
Old 08-06-12, 12:34 AM
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hey not bad looks pretty good for the amount u paid also
Old 08-06-12, 02:36 AM
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looks good... I need a back up set lol..
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looks ok, but im not to fond of 18's IMO 18's looks to small on our cars=\
Old 08-06-12, 07:57 AM
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I know these are my temps for now and def look better than my stock 16s
Old 08-06-12, 08:03 AM
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Looks good with drop!
Old 08-06-12, 10:46 AM
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Looks good homie
Old 08-06-12, 11:04 AM
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looking good.
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Looking good for a subtle daily set up. 100x better than our stocks for sure
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Why cant i find stuff like this!!!
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I believe the G35 has a 66.1mm bore compared to the Lexus 60.1mm.

Are you using hubcentric rings? If not, any steering wheel vibration?

Also, did you have to use any spacers to clear the calipers?

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I'm not running any spacers what so ever I might get some but I really don't feel the need for i
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I like how it looks and rides for the mean while
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Originally Posted by jaydmmanny
I'm not running any spacers what so ever I might get some but I really don't feel the need for i
I brought up spacers not for offet purposes, but rather caliper clearance purposes.


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