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Old 08-01-03, 05:03 AM
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I added spacers all around. Wider is better, right? But, hey, we're only talking 5-10mm (or less than 2/5 in.).
I probably could have gone with 15mm up front, as I hit a mud puddle yesterday and there's some mud slung on my door. Maybe if I drop it with Eibachs the fender bulge will help stop sling...or I can avoid mud puddles.

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Very nice daddy-o! Gives the RX a whole new look!
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Old 08-01-03, 09:52 AM
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Dude, your RX looks AWESOME!! Wow, what a difference! Can't wait to see in person at DEALS GAP!!! More road tearing for yoU!
 
Old 08-01-03, 09:58 AM
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WOW Daddy-O, that looks awesome!!!!! Looks like a whole new vehicle.
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Old 08-04-03, 11:08 AM
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Daddy-O your rx has become and inspiration for me
Nice touch and style.

I was wondering if you had any vibration problems with this wheel? Did you had to use hub centric rims on all 4 wheels? or does the rx300 wheel center hub is the same diameter as the rx300?

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Old 08-04-03, 03:25 PM
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Thumbs up Very sharp!

I love the color and the simple lines of a 5 spoke wheel! Very nice indeed.
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Old 08-04-03, 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by rcnv
Daddy-O your rx has become and inspiration for me
Nice touch and style.

I was wondering if you had any vibration problems with this wheel? Did you had to use hub centric rims on all 4 wheels? or does the rx300 wheel center hub is the same diameter as the rx300?

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Thanks...No probs at all with these wheels, and the tires stick my RX to the road like glue.

Could you clarify your last 2 questions?


Still debating Eibachs.
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Old 08-04-03, 09:28 PM
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Default Hmmm, don't seem wide enough

What width are those rims.? I know I went with an 18 x 8 with the recommended offset of 20mm and no spacer and I like the look of the width of mine. I don't get any mud sling when driving in a straight line, but I do get some when I make a turn, but that should be typical with any size tire. I picked mine up through Discount Tire, who I normally buy all my tires and rims from. Call me picky. But I like will pay for alittle better customer service and warranties.

And for anyone else who asks, you have to use 255/55 becaus if you use 255/60 it will rub on the strut in the front and the rear. there is barely any clearance on the especially on the rear strut for a tire any bigger, plus you will lose your plus zero sizing if you use a 60 series tire( besides the fact it probably won't fit) .

Here is what mine looks like from the back.
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Old 08-06-03, 10:24 PM
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Absolutely awesome Daddy-O! You've transformed your RX300.
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