I have new shoes! (No 56K)
07-02-07, 09:11 PM
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In order to get Michelin PS2 (235/35/R19 and 275/30/R19), I asked lots of tireshops for quotation. However, most of them don't have stock. It will take around 2~3 weeks to order. However, this one has 245/35/R19 and 275/30/R19. Therefore, I have no choice to pick up 245/35/R19.A little rubbing w/ fender.
07-02-07, 09:32 PM
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Yeah, it really does suck. It's been about four months since I ordered from "those dudes", heh, and I was originally told they would be ready sometime in May. I did just get word, though, that the wheels would be shipping very soon and should be here by next week. That's the most definitive answer I've ever gotten.
I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt for now, though, that the bottlneck for getting these wheels (since they were apparently the first set of sapphire blacks ordered) was the manufacturer.
I did go in knowing it would be a long wait, and I did think there was a good chance of a delay... but I still thought I would have my wheels by the end of June. I can't say I'm very happy with this experience, but life goes on. As long as there are no further delays or problems with the wheels, I won't complain.
I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt for now, though, that the bottlneck for getting these wheels (since they were apparently the first set of sapphire blacks ordered) was the manufacturer.
I did go in knowing it would be a long wait, and I did think there was a good chance of a delay... but I still thought I would have my wheels by the end of June. I can't say I'm very happy with this experience, but life goes on. As long as there are no further delays or problems with the wheels, I won't complain.
07-02-07, 09:40 PM
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07-02-07, 09:43 PM
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07-03-07, 12:17 AM
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very nice looking wheels, they look great on your car eddie.... I've been wanting to see them on an IS. if I ever get wheels, these just might have to be the ones...
More photos, outside, in the daytime please!
More photos, outside, in the daytime please!
07-03-07, 08:34 AM
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For some reason, the tire's sidewalls looks a bit thicker compare to other tire brands for some reason. Anyhow, the rims looks awesome. The car will look even nicer once you are lowered with no finger gaps. Keep us posted once you have it lowered. It will look sick!!
07-03-07, 09:13 AM
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Damn those pictures are even hotter. I don't know about lowering it because then it would be harder to drive having to worry about scraping and things like that.
Yesterday I went to a 24 hour Jack in the Box drive through and there was a steep ramp that exited onto the main road. Well, I had stock suspension and yet I still end up scraping the front lower air spoiler thingamjig.
Anyways, those wheels and an HKS exhaust system would really make it standout because HKS has a pretty nice chrome tip that helps keep the focus on the lower half of the car--including your wheels.
Yesterday I went to a 24 hour Jack in the Box drive through and there was a steep ramp that exited onto the main road. Well, I had stock suspension and yet I still end up scraping the front lower air spoiler thingamjig.
Anyways, those wheels and an HKS exhaust system would really make it standout because HKS has a pretty nice chrome tip that helps keep the focus on the lower half of the car--including your wheels.
07-03-07, 10:19 AM
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07-03-07, 10:33 AM
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one of the best whee color car color combo i've seen on an IS. You have very good taste, the last two pictures look awesome. Those wheels make the car looks so much sportier I think.
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