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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Default Can I get some help from the locals...

I gotta order wheels/tires ASAP. I set up a poll & am asking if some of the local mid-atlanticers could voice their opinion. Thanks all!

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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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boooo.... go with Work Meister in Bronze
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um, boo on those wheel choices
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by onemorescion
boooo.... go with Work Meister in Bronze
Ick... I HATE bronze wheels! They would stick out on my car like a sore thumb. Everything on my car is black.
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Originally Posted by ScionBandit
um, boo on those wheel choices
Post up what you would like better Dave. Not set on these- I'm open to ideas.

I'm basically trying to find that HRE look without that HRE price. Definitely want black w/ a polished lip.
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i will, if i get a chance after i do all the stuff i gotta get done before i leave for FL monday.......so that means no

but bronze would look nice, seriously
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PUNK! Where are you going in FL? You should come visit while I'm down in Miami.

And I'd put 20" chrome spinners on my car before bronze wheels.
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Originally Posted by SassyScion
PUNK! Where are you going in FL? You should come visit while I'm down in Miami.

And I'd put 20" chrome spinners on my car before bronze wheels.


boca raton, for a month on business
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I would laugh at you and make fun of you everytime I talked or saw you, nothing new to you though.

Here are some suggestions:

Racing Hart R7's or R5's
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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The R7 looks a lot like the GF7. I was only planning on going with 18s though & the R7 only comes in 19s. To be honest, I'm not even 100% about the size anymore. I wanted 18s because they wouldn't slow the car down as much as 19s & I wouldn't have to worry as much about suspension when I lower it. Plus I'd rather have a higher profile tire since my last wheels ended up square! But I'm also not sure if the 18s will fill out the wheel well enough...
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Just did a little research. Those RHs are only about $2000 more than I wanted to spend! I'm broke biotch!
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Chloe is going to miami too? Neat.

Seriously, bronze wheels will look awesome on your car. It doesnt seem like they would, but they will.
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i have RH pro J5 Wheels (19") on trd springs, and im fine. check my profile. i agree with tavis on the RH wheels, racing hart is a damn good brand, and worth ever cent... even though i have 8 of the RH Pro J5 Wheels....

tenzo are VERY cheap wheels... get somethin better... and bronze would look hot on the blue.
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BrEaK_AwaY
i have RH pro J5 Wheels (19") on trd springs, and im fine.
How many inches did you lower your tC?
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Oh, and I've totally changed my mind about the wheels. I'm having wheels custom built for my car. If I'm going to pay that much for wheels I want them to be a little more unique.
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trd springs. 1.25" but with my wheels, it looks like its dropped more
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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I'm planning on lowering 2" but I'll make that decision after I get wheels & whenever I upgrade the suspension.
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2" drop .... you will have to do 18". 19" is too big with a 2" drop
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