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Old 03-16-2008, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8


thats pimp!!! and yeah this is my family ride, i have a daily driver, and you know the weekend warrior my 8.
Thanks dude. But i can't get over how clean yours looks. love it, and probably not nearly as bad as my 12mpg i had in that thing.
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those rides are definitely hurting stance wise, even if you don't "track it", a subtle drop will kill the fender gap and make those rims and those trucks look a ****-ton better, otherwise that gap is just killin' it for me. Wheels make the car, and you're not taking full advantage of yours
Old 03-16-2008, 08:51 PM
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looks great mike! too bad i couldn't come over yesterday, i had nascar training. maybe next time =) but yeah do what was said above! BIGGER TURBO!
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Sorry, it looks like a toy!

Try lowering it.

The it will look sweet.
yeah, dude its my new toy.
Old 03-16-2008, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mysql
Not directing this to anyone here, but I usually point and laugh when I see cars/trucks with 20+ inch rims on them. They're usually some crappy over priced SUV with horrible mileage or a beat up old american car that is worth less than what the rims cost.

It's especially bad if they also put stickers that say "DUBB" or "20s" all over the outside of the vehicle.

The CX-7 in here doesn't look too bad, but mostly because of the lack of giant chrome "look at me" rims.
+1 on everything you said!
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Originally Posted by mysql
Not directing this to anyone here, but I usually point and laugh when I see cars/trucks with 20+ inch rims on them. They're usually some crappy over priced SUV with horrible mileage or a beat up old american car that is worth less than what the rims cost.

It's especially bad if they also put stickers that say "DUBB" or "20s" all over the outside of the vehicle.

The CX-7 in here doesn't look too bad, but mostly because of the lack of giant chrome "look at me" rims.

I have approx 37k on our '05 ML500 (Still under warranty) and we drive it back and forth between Vegas and SoCal. I certainly hope the truck is still worth more than the wheels.

...and at the price I paid for my wheels... it would be nice for people to "look at me" and notice them. Besides, its the wifey's ride.
Old 03-16-2008, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by flip702
I have approx 37k on our '05 ML500 (Still under warranty) and we drive it back and forth between Vegas and SoCal. I certainly hope the truck is still worth more than the wheels.

...and at the price I paid for my wheels... it would be nice for people to "look at me" and notice them. Besides, its the wifey's ride.
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op, put some bovs on it haha
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im sure this porsche cost more than its wheels (22'S)....

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now contrast it to the original setup.

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Originally Posted by mysql
now contrast it to the original setup.

Dude thats like the top of the line Porsche GTS Cayenne Turbo no fair!
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Good choice in wheels Mike...and btw...glad your back..
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Originally Posted by mysql
now contrast it to the original setup.


now throw some d's on them.



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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Dude thats like the top of the line Porsche GTS Cayenne Turbo no fair!
just looking at the rims and ride height.

the vehicle looks a lot nicer when dropped than when it's jacked up like a monster truck.
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Originally Posted by anet1737
Good choice in wheels Mike...and btw...glad your back..
thanks annet.
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Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8
now throw some d's on them.
Those are acceptable.

It's when you place rims that are too large for the wheel well and need to jack up the vehicle, or place 1" thin rubber tires on something other than a sports car that it becomes ridiculous.
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Originally Posted by mysql
just looking at the rims and ride height.

the vehicle looks a lot nicer when dropped than when it's jacked up like a monster truck.

well it is an suv.
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Originally Posted by flip702
I have approx 37k on our '05 ML500 (Still under warranty) and we drive it back and forth between Vegas and SoCal. I certainly hope the truck is still worth more than the wheels.

...and at the price I paid for my wheels... it would be nice for people to "look at me" and notice them. Besides, its the wifey's ride.
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Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8
well it is an suv.
ok, and where would you be going that needs both high ride clearance AND low profile tires? lol
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Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8
now throw some d's on them.



wow,

out of the loop on this one, but dont sweat the wheels. the crome around the doors looks like double ***.

it that stock porsch???? gaudy..

beers
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Well if it peeves you guys so much... perhaps one day i'll ask mike for his assistance again and get those springs installed -- just gotta find 'em somewhere in garage
(its just that the wifey likes to drive her truck like a truck and go over everything like a truck )

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Originally Posted by mysql
Those are acceptable.

It's when you place rims that are too large for the wheel well and need to jack up the vehicle, or place 1" thin rubber tires on something other than a sports car that it becomes ridiculous.
and the tires on that porsche on 22's are the same size as the tires on my 22's.
265/35/22.
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wow,

out of the loop on this one, but dont sweat the wheels. the crome around the doors looks like double ***.

it that stock porsch???? gaudy..

beers
yes, that is stock.
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There was a really informative article I read the other day that detailed accident reports and %'s of vehicles with fatalities broken up by vehicle type. The conclusion was the larger vehicles (SUVs) were less able to stop, less able to avoid, and because they aren't subject to many of the crash requirements that car's are required to meet, a lot more likely to cause fatalities to the occupants.

You end up with a vehicle that is cheaper to produce, and has a higher profit margin.

Jacking up the vehicle height only adds to the chances of rolling over.

But I didn't mean to get on a soapbox, so I'll quit while I'm ahead
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Originally Posted by mysql
ok, and where would you be going that needs both high ride clearance AND low profile tires? lol
lets see, i can cruise the worlds famouse las vegas stip in style and i can still drive over floods and dirt roads and go places where i cant take my rx8 cause of being so damn low like the casino garges.


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