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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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And I won't see this thread ruined by this BS. Both you you knock it off.

BTW love the 15" when i started i wanted to go 16" but realized it just wouldn't look right with what i was trying to do.
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
Originally Posted by chicotunner07
nope, never seen the 15's lol



now u have lol... they look better in person though
MMMM........meaty! lol

looks good! how wide are they? 6.5?
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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thanks kanchi. what were you trying to do?? 16 and 15 inch wheels are kinda overboard because of the wheel gap which is why i had those huge 195/65's on them to help fill the gap.


chico.. yea they are 6.5 wide FTL ... they would be ok for radials and slicks but for daily driving sometimes taking corners or catch traction is tricky but very comfy and acceleration is definitely a noticeable upgrade.
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 03:52 AM
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yeah, must be nice a 8lbs a piece! lol
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by tcridinclean
pictues dont do the wheels justice... saw them the other night, very very nice!

Maybe its just me but doesnt the rear wheel seem a little crooked?
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 03:59 AM
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lol i've never weighed them but im saving up for new tires soon for them so im gonna see how light they are... with tires.. they are definitely not heavy at all!
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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Domo, they werent mounted in the pic, just placed next to the car to give people an idea of how they look!

^yeah pete, a quick google, thats what i saw they were!
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:05 AM
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oh right, i just read his description now..hmm oh wellz
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
Domo, they werent mounted in the pic, just placed next to the car to give people an idea of how they look!

^yeah pete, a quick google, thats what i saw they were!
oh the REAL volks are 8lbs... but these arent volks i was being sarcastic lol... these are emr racing jspecs.. old wheels made in the late 90's with center caps... like some old school black racing wheels... not volks but they get the job done.. up close they look like this...



after im done with the LMs these wheels are next to get some TLC.. im gonna paint them volk magnesium blue and use them for track and temp wheels when ever im not using the LMs
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:15 AM
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You got me pete.........you really got me, lol

not bad! so where these made before te37's?
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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eta on build was around 94-97 on these from the stamp on the barrel... but i cant find any records on line of the actual wheel or EMR company... but its stamped on the inside and form the JWL tag on the inside EMR jpec with the dimensions and patterns... they could be a cousin of these



but i doubt it... ill find out sooner or later when i look through some old wheel books i have in a closet.
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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cool, they look good with those center caps!
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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yea ive been trying to source center caps for them but FUUUU i need a miracle to find the right ones... i think ill just give up on center caps cuz its too hard to just find the dam info on them.
Old May 12, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Y QUE PASO CON ESTA PINGGAAAAAA?!?!?!
Old May 12, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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NO HABLA.
Old May 13, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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oye pete

no seas huevon!!

PeekTurs niga!!!

o miss tina te va pinchar!! lol
Old May 13, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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lol soon ppl soon... good things come to those who wait... im trying to make a video teaser as we speak =p


oye asere no te precupas con la pinga esta que voy a traer el pingaso mas grande de hialeah y te lo voy a tirar ensima chico!
Old May 13, 2009 | 03:19 AM
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coņo asere!!!! lol
Old May 13, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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how much more till they are done man ? you painting the centers too ?
Old May 13, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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they are all done... the last thing i need is to order a set of 215/45/17 tires which havent arrived yet.. once they are here im good to go.

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