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Old 02-20-11, 09:40 PM
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Default My second mod, NEW SHOES!

I got some new wheels and I was wondering if its suppose to sit like this or is it gonna stick in more once i get the tires and lower it...







Wheels are Work Rezax gen II black chrome 18x8 +38 18x9 +38 offset..

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225 40 18 Front
245 35 18 or 245 40/45 18 rear....


LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK! =) keep negative comments to urself...
Old 02-20-11, 09:52 PM
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Those are sick bro! Nice pick up! Nah, they won't stick out more probably sit in a bit
when it's lowered. If you want more poke get some
spacers. I would get 15 or
10mm up front and maybe like 15/20mm for the rears.
Old 02-20-11, 09:54 PM
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idk we'll see once i get tires.....
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What suspension you on?
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tein flex.... why?
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Just curious, cause it will sit in a lil bit once you get tires on.
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Yeah, thats what i was hoping...
Old 02-20-11, 10:15 PM
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Yup, it will be clean. Post pics!
Old 02-20-11, 10:17 PM
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i gotta wait to post pics LOL.... i used up all my money on the wheels so i gotta wait like a week cus my bro said hes willing to spot me some cash to buy some tires HAHAHHA
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I had 18x8 +38 once, fronts were sunken in a bit but you will need to roll either way all of your fenders.
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Okay cool thanks =) I was gonna wait till i get tires first then put it on but i guess ill try to get my fenders rolled before i throw it on
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yeah they should sit in fine once you get tires on and sit it on the ground and roll the fenders and quarters. cant wait to see it should be sick. good wheel choice btw
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why thank you! i was gonna get vsxx at first but couldnt find any so i ended up getting these...
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I like those offsets, they will look nice. Now get some tires and put them on.
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yessir... next week =]


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