Got my wheels and tires on - AME FS-01
07-21-09, 12:03 PM
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Got my wheels and tires on - AME FS-01
Well I finally got my wheels and tires on my car. 
I had to wait basically 4 months for these wheels to come from Japan--placed my order with Endless USA back in March, and they finally arrived by slow boat this month. The wait got so long that I almost stopped thinking about them, Then I was on a business trip out of town so I couldn't get them on until I got back -- thankfully just in time for the NorCal BOS5 meet we just had last weekend. (Props to UV, is350jonny and the whole NorCal crew for a great meet/event!) But seeing them in person, and on the car, it really made it all worthwhile, giving my regular-looking ride a new fresh look.
Also big thanks to Nigel for the NeoChro R26 lug nuts, and especially, especially! ESPECIALLY!!! Joseph @ Tire Outlet who really helped me out with the wheels and tires -- I knew I had to take my car to him to make sure everything was taken care of and done right.
ok enough talk on with the show.
Ingredients:
Take a set of 19" AME FS-01s in Hyper Silver. 19x8.5F, 19x9.5R. +40ET
Add Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s. 235/35/19 F, 265/35/19 R.
Add slightly used 2006 IS350 Sport. Remove old rims, tires and TPMS.
Rinse with water, lightly rub in wax. Garnish with Armor-all tire shine.
Serve piping hot!
I had to wait basically 4 months for these wheels to come from Japan--placed my order with Endless USA back in March, and they finally arrived by slow boat this month. The wait got so long that I almost stopped thinking about them, Then I was on a business trip out of town so I couldn't get them on until I got back -- thankfully just in time for the NorCal BOS5 meet we just had last weekend. (Props to UV, is350jonny and the whole NorCal crew for a great meet/event!) But seeing them in person, and on the car, it really made it all worthwhile, giving my regular-looking ride a new fresh look.
Also big thanks to Nigel for the NeoChro R26 lug nuts, and especially, especially! ESPECIALLY!!! Joseph @ Tire Outlet who really helped me out with the wheels and tires -- I knew I had to take my car to him to make sure everything was taken care of and done right.
ok enough talk on with the show.
Ingredients:
Take a set of 19" AME FS-01s in Hyper Silver. 19x8.5F, 19x9.5R. +40ET
Add Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s. 235/35/19 F, 265/35/19 R.
Add slightly used 2006 IS350 Sport. Remove old rims, tires and TPMS.
Rinse with water, lightly rub in wax. Garnish with Armor-all tire shine.
Serve piping hot!
07-21-09, 12:04 PM
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Some photos from the NorCal BOS5 event.
ok, so my ride pales in comparison to Kenny's when you park next to him. But I would have really come looking like a busta if I had been sporting the OEM rims!
I think she likes my... um... windshield sticker?
ok, I didn't want you to come all this way and not see some true hotness. This is probably my favorite photo of the day. My car? Yeah, it's back there behind the Scion somewhere...
Now that's the proper way to end.
thanks for looking.
ok, so my ride pales in comparison to Kenny's when you park next to him. But I would have really come looking like a busta if I had been sporting the OEM rims!
I think she likes my... um... windshield sticker?
ok, I didn't want you to come all this way and not see some true hotness. This is probably my favorite photo of the day. My car? Yeah, it's back there behind the Scion somewhere...
Now that's the proper way to end.
thanks for looking.
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07-21-09, 01:16 PM
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thanks guys, I kind of agonized over what wheels to get but I always came back to the FS-01 Tracers for some reason.
... the RE-11s, they are very nice, might be slightly louder than my OEM Dunlops but that could be the full tread blocks vs. my old worn down tires. Haven't really tested the lateral grip on them yet but so far they seem very good.
as for the model... what can I say, I like my women how I like my cars ... pretty eyes and a nice wide booty.
... the RE-11s, they are very nice, might be slightly louder than my OEM Dunlops but that could be the full tread blocks vs. my old worn down tires. Haven't really tested the lateral grip on them yet but so far they seem very good.
as for the model... what can I say, I like my women how I like my cars ... pretty eyes and a nice wide booty.
