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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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New wheels Red/Black!

Here are my new wheels.
8.5x18 on the front 245/40/18 and 9.5x18 255/40/18 on the back
SportMax 006

sorry i suck at taking pics










My new toy:




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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Nice, are those Volks? My buddy was just telling me about these over the weekend.

Where did you get the transformer though? I need one.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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No, those are not volks, not even close.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Ya don't think they are VOLKs... why is it that the RR Tires look kinda thick?? they are 40s?
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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Nice, are those Volks? My buddy was just telling me about these over the weekend.

Where did you get the transformer though? I need one.
thanks!
no, they are not volks, I had volks on my old car and they are nice wheels but I rather spend that kind of money on my house. These are SportMax 006. Really good price.
The transformer i got on ebay for about $60, they seem to be going up in price. Worth the price tho, it's very detailed and complicated to transform.

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Ya don't think they are VOLKs... why is it that the RR Tires look kinda thick?? they are 40s?
yeah they are 40's.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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nice!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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i miss u kimberly, can u accept my carbon fiber ring now?
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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No. unless you make a carbon fibre diamond ring. :P
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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well i have to say i am either glad i didnt get the volk time attacks rims or that is just too much red lip for me. looks like the sport max are a knock-off or the volk SF winning.



OK BACK TO ORGINALLY TOPIC.
I have to say there is no 8 out there that i have seen with that much red lip.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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that's cuz... the ENTIRE lip is red. volk time attacks only have the edge red.

lots of red there
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Hmmz, not sure, but as long as you're happy eh
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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looks fawkin hawt!!!

love it.

next time put some damn wheel shine on that rubber - then take pics!


edit: tint that piece!

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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with the money he saved on not getting volks, maybe a drop will help?
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CoMBo8
No. unless you make a carbon fibre diamond ring. :P
I think that would make it just carbon w/o the fiber.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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What can i say, i like red! guess it's a love/hate thing. They look better in person.
Drop is next on the list!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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ummm don't think it's too great, but to each their own.

Drop that crap and tint it ASAP
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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tint will deffinitly help with those black rims!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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What offset? The rears look way out. Still dig it though. Thought about the same setup myself.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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ummm don't think it's too great, but to each their own.

Drop that crap and tint it ASAP
Nice way of saying it....jackass.

Twisted, if you're happy with your car mate, then that is what counts.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Drop, tint, and clear corners (surprised nobody said it yet) or instead of going clear, black or red them out.

Just noticed that Lesper's are red. Looks good. Perfect match to the color of the car.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dmc27
looks fawkin hawt!!!

love it.

next time put some damn wheel shine on that rubber - then take pics!


edit: tint that piece!
thanks! glad someone likes them!


Originally Posted by altspace
What offset? The rears look way out. Still dig it though. Thought about the same setup myself.
It's +35. If you don't want them to stick out too much 8.5 all around would be a better choice.


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Nice way of saying it....jackass.

Twisted, if you're happy with your car mate, then that is what counts.
thanks, i am happy with it!


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Drop, tint, and clear corners (surprised nobody said it yet) or instead of going clear, black or red them out.

Just noticed that Lesper's are red. Looks good. Perfect match to the color of the car.
thanks good call on the conrners. I'll have to do that!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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I was gonna actually get those wheels. I was a little skeptical how it was gonna look. I must say its beautiful, who cares whatever anyone says as long as you like it. But surely will look much better if dropped a bit. Thumbs up!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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saw these exact same rims and color on a red mustang today at lunch, yes a love hate i guess, just too much red lip for me. can you take a close up of the lip, does it have a powder coat look or matalic look?
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Ja, I agree the proportions are not right. Tires stick out too far, Too much red and car sits too high for it's flashyness.


But it's nice to see we are all differant, and it's not stock!
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