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new pics of my GS400 on 18' g-spider wheels

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Old 04-21-10, 10:14 AM
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Default new pics of my GS400 on 18' g-spider wheels

I mounted the tires yesterday. I still need to pick up some center caps.







I am crossing my fingers there will be no rubbing issues after I drop the car an inch.
Old 04-21-10, 10:19 AM
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looks good!
Old 04-21-10, 10:26 AM
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looks pretty good and when its droped will look even better
Old 04-21-10, 10:39 AM
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hey..........its my old rims on my fav colored car. did u paint them or just fix that one? what kinda tires u end up using? man i shoulda just mounted these and rode on them how u liking them btw? looks good btw

what kinda paintball gun is that BTW? i used to have a Salvo K36 and a autococker back in the day

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Old 04-21-10, 11:08 AM
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Sweet! I was looking for those before I grabbed my 17's.
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Lookin' good!
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Now u need a Drop..
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Hopefully, I'll drop the car this week or next week. It's dependent on when I get my warranty KYB GR-2 shock replacements.

I picked up the wheels from Sakataj last week. He had the powder coated at graphite color.

I took the picture after the weekly paintball game last night. I have a modified Tippmann A5.

Jack
Old 04-21-10, 11:50 AM
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Way to go man. These wheels looks Killer if it's lowered. You should get some spacer for the rear to enhance that look and make that g-spyder stand out more. And get some 245/40, it's way better in looking and handling. Thumbs up!
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Do the 245/40 on the rear only?
Old 04-21-10, 11:58 AM
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All around man lol. Then get 25 mm spacers for the rear so you can rotate your tires!
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That makes sense.... Why do you prefer 240 over 245, ride, performance, looks?
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Looks, handling and it makes the wheel look bigger. 245/40/18 is what I meant.
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looks good.. congrats
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nice. tasteful, not tacky. Well done.


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