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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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After months and months of searching and choosing and re-choosing rims, I finally decided on and ordered these....

18x8 Axis Wide Track w/ Maxis 60/90 lip


I must have changed my mind a million and a half times before going back to one of my original choices. Usually the first choice is the best choice anyway.

EDIT: Wheels installed w/ h-tech drop...







Old Mar 23, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Ha Ha...about an hour after I posted this thread, the UPS guy came to visit me.........







This is the best Friday EVER!!!! :D :D
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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did you put them on yet ?
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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ooo... watching...
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Those'r purdy.
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Are those the maxis lips? the lip doesn't look that huge from the pics. Perhaps its the angle. Axis is a good choice for the tc.
Watching for the install
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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cool wheels
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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OoO very nice...post pics when u install!
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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sick wheels, good choice. can't wait to see installed pics
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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WOW, very nice look, can't wait to see them on your car!
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Yes, it is the Maxis lip. The front lip is about 2.5 inches and the rear lip is about 3.5 inches. I'll definitely post pics after the install.
Sorry for the quick crummy pics, lol. I was so excited when I got them, I wanted to take pics and I didn't clean off any of the finger smudges or chalk off the tire. Oh well, they'll be sparkling when I get them on my car.
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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I know the feeling. People here were cool trying to help me decide - it's not easy as you can't see most choices in person, you have to at some point leap.

I am very happy with mine, and will post as soon as I can.

I love the 18x8s, but I decided not to stagger for the cost/hastle.

Look great - congrats!
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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looks cool, paint them to match your car, that would look even better.
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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wow, they look nice. DO NOT paint them!

looks like a pretty low offset, r u sure they're going to fit without any driving issues??

what kindof rubber u got on em?
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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CRICKETC!!!! those are some hot @$$ rims, almost as hot as you
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthScion
wow, they look nice. DO NOT paint them!

looks like a pretty low offset, r u sure they're going to fit without any driving issues??

what kindof rubber u got on em?
the offset isnt low, thats they way the wheels were designed to look
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Offset is 40mm with Falken Ziex ZE 512 tires, got a good deal on them.
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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..very nice i like the style..cant wait to see them on...hurry!!!!
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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how much did you get them for?
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Congrats.... Pictures please



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