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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Hey Guys/Gals!

I need your help! I need to see pics of your xBs showing your selection of rims.....I would love to see how the different styles look on our PW boxes.

So far I have really liked the Enkei CDR9s, ADR GT Sport, ADR SOKUDO 8, and the ADR INTENSE.

I really want something that is clean looking, but adds some agression to the look of my box. I was wrestling with the common dilemma of 17s or 18s, but I solved that by really watching the quality of the roads in my area.....WAY too much construction and potholes for 18s.....I would be replacing tires ALL day long! All that being said, I am having a VERY hard time making up my mind on what style to choose. I would appreciate any help you can offer!
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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http://www.scinscityscions.com/forum...opic.php?t=244

there is some pics of my 17's koing threoy rims.
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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I went with the factory alloy wheels. But it looks like you're going in a very different direction.
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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I swear I was gonna start this thread...heh.

Looks nice huricansplyr2.

EastTNScionxB, I haven't selected or ordered my rims yet, but I do plan on a set of 17" black or gunmetal rims with a polished lip and some Tein H-Tech springs to finish it off. I'm feelin' you in regards to those potholes, that's why I'm only going with 17s and a slight drop with the H-Techs.

I'm gonna make a decision on the style and order 'em in the next week. Once installed, I'll post some pics.
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Remember heavy circles mean problems later, Racing Hart GT-5/TRD very light!
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Here's mine


18in Alba's
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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Couldn't see them on your site, so I tried posting here.
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by disco
Remember heavy circles mean problems later, Racing Hart GT-5/TRD very light!
So how heavy is too heavy? Do any of the rims I listed above fit that "too heavy" category?

Thank you for the info! That helps a TON since I am new at tuning and aftermarket stuff.
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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18" motegi FF7 glossy black
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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I am mostly talking about heavy steel/chromy's big dubbers. I'm thinking brake wear and life. Remember these are little 4 banger chariots. Choose whatever you want, less issue with lighter wheels, but lighter wheels tear up faster in my experience. There seems to be some very intelligent wheel junkies on this site check the forums or tech page.
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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I have Konig Theory's also in graphite with polished lip in an 18. Check my profile for pics.
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I liked the darker silver with dark tinted windows. These are 19" HP Racing Fusions with a 2" Goldline drop. As far as weight I think these are around 40 lbs with tires. Kinda heavy, but I have a supercharger so its not noticable.

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^^^^^ nice, real niiiiiiiiiiiiiice
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I am REALLY liking these......JUST foumd them!

What do you guys think?



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Now that I look, almost all of us will have gunmetal or black rims......hmmm
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Theyre different , i'd say for a pw go with black with polished lip or bronze wheels.
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Originally Posted by EastTNScionxB
I am REALLY liking these......JUST foumd them!

What do you guys think?



These are 5 lug... I like em though, what type of enkeis are they?
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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I like black, but gunmetal looks cleaner to me. Like I said above, I want a more aggressive but very clean look. There is another PW xB here with black rims......gunmetal is close, but not the same. Get what I mean?
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Originally Posted by EastTNScionxB
I am REALLY liking these......JUST foumd them!

What do you guys think?



These are 5 lug... I like em though, what type of enkeis are they?
Those are 5 lug, but they come in 4. Those rims are the Enkei Evo-6.



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