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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Hey what's up everyone, I've been browsing the galleries trying to look for some tCs with 17" rims. I'm getting my tC tonight, and although I won't be getting rims for a month or two, I'm really feeling the 17" look. A lot of cars that I've seen so far are all sporting 18" rims, which are S E X Y, but I'm looking for a little more comfort.

If you all wanna post some pics of some tCs with 17's (besides stock ) I'd really appreciate it. Looking through all those galleries is taking forever!

BTW: I picked up an 07 SW with 8k miles, I'm very happy and can't wait to pick it up!

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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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5zigen pro racer hyper black 17x 8.5 w/ Kumho Ecsta MX 245/40-17 tires









Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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17x7.5 Rota D2's

Old Feb 24, 2007 | 06:00 AM
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1st choice FTW!
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Wow, the 5zigen's look great, and tCtuNeR216 i saw your car google'n those rims. I'm likeing that a lot. I wanted to go for a white on black setup and that was a rim i was eyeing. Thanks!

Update: my parents were going to tow my car up today since i'm busy with school and work, but my tC was too low for the U-Haul dolly (scion grd effects, dtock springs) so they couldn't bring it up. Tomorrow I plan on driving home to pick it up finally. I've been waiting 2 weeks to get it!
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/6193806...7594547785798/
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The Stockies painted!


Old Mar 2, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Enkei GF1's
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I saw someone who painted the stock ones' centers black, and left the lip as is, LOOKS REALLY NICE imho. Congrats on the new ride
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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i have 18s and i really dont notice a differnece.. I used to have 19s which were a pain in the ___..
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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does anyone know with 17x7 (like stock sized wheel) have 205/40 tires, because wouldnt that make the car drop like 1/2 or 1/4 inch using a smaller tire? because im just looking to get new tires instead of new rims and i good with having rubberband tires, i had an 03 envoy with 22" wheels and Nitto Tires NT420S 265/35 R22 102V tires with no curb rash for 2 years....and also drop some name brands that are good for drag/street (sticky/grip)
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th efirst pic..they look soooo small..but nice and clean..
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Here's mine...enkei OR52 17x7 on stock tires



sorry for the color...yellow parking lot lights and i couldn't work my camera
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^^^^nice i like....
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by blitztc06
does anyone know with 17x7 (like stock sized wheel) have 205/40 tires, because wouldnt that make the car drop like 1/2 or 1/4 inch using a smaller tire? because im just looking to get new tires instead of new rims and i good with having rubberband tires, i had an 03 envoy with 22" wheels and Nitto Tires NT420S 265/35 R22 102V tires with no curb rash for 2 years....and also drop some name brands that are good for drag/street (sticky/grip)
Tire sidewalls dont do much....Remember the smaller the tire sidewall the MORE u must be careful w/ PotHoles, speed bumps, etc.....I will never have anything smaller than a 45 series tire...IMO
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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You could always paint your stockss..

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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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wow..those white rims are c.l.e.a.n.
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