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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Hey just got to take some pictures of my car with the new rims. I know the color doesn't go 100% with FM (I think Silver would have been better), but I dig it. Just thought I'd share a few pictures with you guys, btw the rims are 5Zigen GN+ Pro Racer 17x7.5 with a +35 offset. Enjoy!




















The best picture of them all, my seatbelt pads (love these things!)

Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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looks nice, I think it looks better than you are thinking. I like the 35 offset as well. Looks pretty flush
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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bronze rims ftw!!!
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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I like it it kinda make the car look like it has white wall tires..

Which I would love to get with Low profile tires.. anyone know if those are out there some where ??
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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IDK, i'm not feeling them.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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looks good!
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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where did you get your seat belt pads?? I want some bad.

But hey man i like the rims and the color doesnt go so well but the more i look at it, it grows on me. But hey if your diggin it then thats whats maters.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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they look tiny i thought they where 16s or 15s at first =/

what are you lowered on

maybe if it was a little lower they would fill it in more

also maybe its the angle of the first shot.

other then that looks good man.

(thanks again btw )
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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looks good bro.

davedavetc, i think the lip gives the illusion that they are smaller. my kyowa kr206's do the same thing, they are 17's, but my friend asked if they were 16's,

i was sitting on TRDs, but when i put the S Techs on, the car sits lower, and the wheels don't look like 16's anymore.
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i know they are 17s and they look pretty good,

mike what size tires do you have also?
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Not bad. Something different. I like 18s myself but as long as you like 17s that's all that matters.
I have similar 5Zigens (RX6s in HB) and they are a good, quality rim. Good choice.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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Looks good, I woulda went with 18's too, but the offset you chose is perfect.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Slick wheels. I'm diggin' 'em. What rubbers are you running?
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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nice...
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hihgvoltage1
where did you get your seat belt pads?? I want some bad.

But hey man i like the rims and the color doesnt go so well but the more i look at it, it grows on me. But hey if your diggin it then thats whats maters.
Seat belt pads on ebay (guy by name of Brandsport had several pairs, but only puts a pair up at a time.


Originally Posted by davedavetC
they look tiny i thought they where 16s or 15s at first =/

what are you lowered on

maybe if it was a little lower they would fill it in more

also maybe its the angle of the first shot.

other then that looks good man.

(thanks again btw )
Lowered on TRD Springs/Struts, it does look a bit odd, but mainly cause the angle.

The tires on the car are Ripken Raptors (I got the wheels from MightyGnu and this is what he had) they are 215/45/17 and I'll be replacing them soon with some Falkens (or possibly Toyos).

Thanks for the responses everyone.
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