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New Shoes.... from 17's to 20's... 3 inches sure makes a difference !

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Old 02-21-10, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
car looks great.. Now you need some coils or springs to get that Lexus ride back.. Congrats
I'm scared some coils or springs is gonna give me a G35 like ride instead
Old 02-22-10, 01:05 AM
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[QUOTE=RydinRuff;5249087]I'm scared some coils or springs is gonna give me a G35 like ride instead [/QUOTE

Nahhh.. Some like the Tanabe Df's that give a nice drop or spring for some coils..
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i have the same wheels, though staggered. look great! definitely need a drop though. be carefull, i wish i had not bought them now given how soft the wheels are. while i was doing my research, this was one of the negative in regards to the lexani brand. i figured since i was used to driving on big wheels, everything would be fine. not the case. bought the wheels in june and i already have at least one out of round due to potholes. given the profile needed to stuff 20's on our car, you have to be very carefull driving. keep up the good work!
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looks good
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Originally Posted by ryan78
i have the same wheels, though staggered. look great! definitely need a drop though. be carefull, i wish i had not bought them now given how soft the wheels are. while i was doing my research, this was one of the negative in regards to the lexani brand. i figured since i was used to driving on big wheels, everything would be fine. not the case. bought the wheels in june and i already have at least one out of round due to potholes. given the profile needed to stuff 20's on our car, you have to be very carefull driving. keep up the good work!
Yeah its tough here in Brooklyn, NY. At least 20 Potholes before you reach the next light. It takes some training and skillful driving to avoid some of them.
Thanks for the heads up!
Old 02-23-10, 03:21 AM
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no worries. i know the feeling; the one i didnt see just happened to be the biggest. lol. damn thing dented and curbed the wheel. eh, just the price we pay i guess. lol
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What kind of tires did you put on them? Do you notice a significant difference then drivign with the old wheels? I want to put 20's on my car as well
Old 02-23-10, 09:27 PM
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Nice situation you got going on over there. That BLK GS is so hard. Very nicely done. These things really need to come stock with 20's......Yeah I'm kinda over this Winter/Snow this year too.
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Originally Posted by IK828
What kind of tires did you put on them? Do you notice a significant difference then drivign with the old wheels? I want to put 20's on my car as well
They are some brand of Nankang tires. Not too sure the exact model. Size of the tire is 245/45. If you send me a PM to remind me I will get back to you with the exact model of the tire.

As far as driving I feel a pretty big difference especially around cornering. Feels like the car handles much better. Believe it or not, with the way my stock run flats were, these seem to drive better. A tiny more harsh on potholes but overall driving feels much sturdier and smoother
Old 02-23-10, 11:29 PM
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looks great, 3 inch. sure is a big difference. A nice slight drop and this car would look amazing
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wow big difference looks good
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Rydin - check out my pics off my home page. you can see what the wheels will look like with a drop.
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Looks good my man, i agree, my 20's ride smoother than my 17s stock with the runflats. I'm also lowered by NF210s. Those Lexani's would also look sick in all chrome IMO.
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lol. mike and your chrome. find a set of wheels yet?
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Nice! Well done.


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