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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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New Wheels and Tires

Here are some pics (cell phone) of my new wheels and tires...Thanks to 9k for the lugs and some help mounting them on the car...

Konig Deception 18x9 +35

Federal SS595 245/40/18

Suspension is S-Techs and KYb Shocks

(go easy on me j#s )




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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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i like em man. Looks good.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Awe whadduppp twin. haha
Looks good bro.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Thanks dudez

this is from the tire shop where I bought the rubber...

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this is comparison to my old setup 18x7.5 225/45

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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Better A$$ shot...

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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Just noticed you got the S2 spoiler on an S1 rx8. Anyway, nice wheels and very clean.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Looks real good. Are you running spacers?
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by monchie
Just noticed you got the S2 spoiler on an S1 rx8. Anyway, nice wheels and very clean.
Good eye...

Originally Posted by Corso
Looks real good. Are you running spacers?
Not at the moment...
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Looks good! I was looking at getting those same wheels. Good style at a good price!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Nice look Cornholio, best looking budget wheels IMO. I always though these would look good on an 8, your pics confirm it. Don't they make these in 9.5 wide as well?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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looks good man. price?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Very nice...
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Looks good bro, they fit nicely. I'm glad hector hooked you up with good price on Rubber. We will have to do a shoot soon to show these off properly
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Daaammm!! I'm jealous man!! Jk! Looks bad *** corn!
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
Here are some pics (cell phone) of my new wheels and tires...Thanks to 9k for the lugs and some help mounting them on the car...

Konig Deception 18x9 +35

Federal SS595 245/40/18

Suspension is S-Techs and KYb Shocks

(go easy on me j#s )
Bump.

anymore pics cornholio? only rx8 on the internet with konig deceptions in this size... that i found... not including weds..

Im starting to like these, and they are very cheap. Have you gone lower? im sure i would rub with oem bilsteins and sprint springs.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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Don't be a biter. No, he hasn't gone lower.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 01:08 AM
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Ahhh WedsSport knock off's!!
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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The Wedsports are replicas of the Konigs.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 03:54 AM
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^LOLL

cheap wheels that idgaf about breaking.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 04:06 AM
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That is looking pretty sweet, awesome job!
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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Looks good. I like those a lot.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Here are a couple from our tuning weekend with Kane courtesy of 9K




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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Beautiful cornholio, thanks for more pics.

any rubbing? im about an inch lower than you.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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no rubbing but my rear fenders were already rolled...
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Rolling shots look great!
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