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Old 12-13-2006, 11:25 AM
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Ordered new wheels

I banged up one of my wheels last week. I order some new ones today.

Don't flame me, cause they're not lightweight performance wheels, just average everyday aftermarket 18x8.

I think they look cool.

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Specs are - Voxx Misano in 18x8 with 40 offset. Paying around $530 after rebate at America's Tire. 25lbs

OEM are 23lbs, so that 3lbs/tire (12lbs), times 4 (approximate rolling inertia), that's an extra 48 lbs! I don't know if I'll notice it...

I just got a set of Kuhmo ECSTA SPT for them in 225/45-18. If the Kuhmo's performa as well as tirerack rates them, I should see a big improvement across the boards over OEM, plus they're a good price too!


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Congrats, what are they exactly. Lets hear some specs?
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that picture dont look real. haha. as long as you like them, it doesnt matter what we think. enjoy!
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they kinnda look like the Enkei's? (spelling?) Grats on the rims. Go take some pics of your car once they're installed.
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...or the Volk SF Winnings
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reminds me of bbs wheels
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not bad.
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looks very nice.. and why would you get flamed.. you are not in the racing section...

as to the spts they wear very well... and are amazing in the rain..

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ASA AR1s? If so, what's the width on them?
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
ASA AR1s? If so, what's the width on them?
Specs are - Voxx Misano in 18x8 with 40 offset.

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Yes, you will notice the loss in performance.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Yes, you will notice the loss in performance.
Well, I'll just have to get a turbo to compensate for the new wheels!
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I think they look nice.
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Deffinitly Look Like Bbs/volks, Post Some Pics Up After Wards, To See What The 18 Looks Like.
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I like them. Saw them in an ad in Car & Driver and was thinking about getting some. Looks a bit like the TSW Kayalami.
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I also banged up one of my wheels. (actually my wife did it!) So, are you interested in selling one of your old wheels?
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Originally Posted by luvrrx8
I also banged up one of my wheels. (actually my wife did it!) So, are you interested in selling one of your old wheels?
Oh the typical comment blame the sibling or the wife admit it you don't know how to park
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