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Old 12-18-10, 11:45 PM
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Default Newly installed rims w/ pics

I just got my Vossen's in the mail last week and I had them installed today. Overall I'm not that blown away just yet with the look of my car, but I have some NF's on the way that'll drop my car just enough to make it look nice I hope. Another thing I'm not too happy with is the tire/rim fitment. The place I bought these rims from told me that 275-30-20 (r) and 245-35-20 (f) would be the perfect fitment for my car. However, it almost looks like the tires could be wider up front and on the rear because there's a gap between where the tire ends and the rim begins. I'll post another pic later for better detail because it's dark out right now. Does anyone else have a different setup on their's? Possibly 285-30-20 or even 295-25-20 in the rear? Here's a before and after pic.
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Old 12-19-10, 02:35 AM
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It's fine bro! Don't sweat it, your car looks awesome!
Just drop it a little and you're set!
Old 12-19-10, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by designo
It's fine bro! Don't sweat it, your car looks awesome!
Just drop it a little and you're set!
Agreed!!!
Old 12-19-10, 02:54 AM
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it looks good. i do prefer more side wall on my tires tho
Old 12-19-10, 04:51 AM
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I ran 295 on my rim in the rear and 255 up front. they can fit but it depends on your drop and if you mod your fenders. the more you lower the car the more you will fit with your current rim set up.

congrats on the new rims
Old 12-19-10, 06:42 AM
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Just wait until u've install NF then u good too go buddy..congra on the new rims.. Greats
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I think it looks excellent!
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Sharp,looks good
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Those rears are 10.5 in wide?
That would be the reason. I have 275-30 on 10 in rear and I can see it's mildly stretched. These youngsters saying it's alright like this sort of thing. I don't. I think tires that don't fit right is not the best taste. I'm not knocking anyone just stating my opinion. To make it fit right you'll need 285-30 or 295-25 on that rear.

I don't believe you'll have any problems leaving it as is but I couldn't leave it. Everytime I saw it I'd hate it.
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Looks good Ricky. I'm running that same tire setup and love it. Once you get your lowering springs you will love your setup more.
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Actually the perfect tire spec is a 245/30-20 &285/25-20 this will keep the overall diameter the same as factory, and the front, and rear sidewalls are almost the same exact size as well. I understand that some like the additional sidewall but a 245/35 is an inch over spec and a 275/30 has a smaller sidewall than the 245/35 not ideal if your car is awd! Other than that the wheels look great can t wait to see it lowered!!

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I like those wheels. Like everyone else said, it'll look much better when you get your springs installed.
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Originally Posted by designo
It's fine bro! Don't sweat it, your car looks awesome!
Just drop it a little and you're set!
Thanks everyone. I do think I'll like it better once it's dropped. Plus, like everyone has already stated, I'll be able to go lower without any mods with this setup. It looks better than stock. I went out to my garage like 3 times last night just to stare and admire my car. Is there anything wrong with that? Can anyone relate to doing the same?
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Good choice
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Those wheels are very nice. I thought about getting those and went with the MRR HR2.

The drop will do wonders for you. Right now, the oddest thing about it is the 4x4 look and the NF will be perfect. Congrats.

here is a pic of mine. (and there is nothing weird about going out to the garage to admire them).



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