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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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Also got the UPS tracking information, July 5th!
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:49 AM
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Nah its the perfect tire choice imo. I've seen 10's with 195/45's... Too small. Nice youre gettin them soon.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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Wheels came home, pics up soon!
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Default DTRUONG_112's tC V2.0 (Wheel Pics PG 3)



Box of goodies!



The wheel condom.



Couple different angles.









Tires will be here tomorrow. Then lugs will be home. Plans to get the fenders rolled but not sure if I want to do it myself or take it to a professional.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Nice. Can't wait to see them on.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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I like the concave on these xxr527's will b waiting for pixs
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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The concave was one of the main reasons why I went with these, especially in a 17" and price too LOL.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Nice man! The wheels will look great on the car. Good choice with the 17's!
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Watching! Those wheels look great!
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DTRUONG_112
The concave was one of the main reasons why I went with these, especially in a 17" and price too LOL.
Yea the price on xxr wheels are cheap that's why I also bought the xxr 522 and like a month or two later I found out that they were about to start Bringing out the 527 and 521 I was ____ed I should have waited just a Lil longer lol but oh well I'm straight with the 522's they also have a nice concave to em
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The 522's were my first option as well til I saw the 527's. I was really looking forward to the 526's but those seem like they are taking forever. Think of it this way, these wheels will sell if you ever decide to upgrade.
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Very true, I'm actually debating rite now if I should try and get rid of my 522's and get something else, If I do I'm not gonna go with xxr anymore just cause there so backed up on order since so many peps are ordering them now but will see what happens
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Got the tires installed. Went with Federals 205/40/17. Semi stretch if I had to say Heading home and hoepfully get a chance to slap them on.



Prepped for the drive from home to Mesa, AZ where the tires got installed.





One down, three to go.



All done and ready for the trip home.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Nice!! Will b watching
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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Been doing some research but I need some input here. What tire pressure is everyone running on their setup? Some say 55 psi and others are stating plus or minus 5 from max tire pressure.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Stay on the high end of the psi, i run 40psi
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Ok, thanks for the tip. Pics shortly...
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:47 AM
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45 for daily, don't run anything less than 30...I did once and blew the bead.
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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OOOO SHHHH nice I seen these on a 240x out here in gold I am sure they will not disappoint.
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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they look real good cant wait to see them mounted



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