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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nile677

What wheels are those?
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ZombiePunk
What wheels are those?
Those are the 5axis wheels. The same one I am selling (see my post). they come in various colors though. thats the black with red accent but there is also black with blue accent, black completely and other selections
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ZombiePunk
What wheels are those?
Five:AD X5:F by Five Axis

http://www.fiveaxis.net/
Old Apr 9, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Sorry to bring this up but I have a friend who is willing to trade his 20's for my 18 cause his are too big for the car!!

think they would fit on my car?

Specs 20x8 +38mm offset on 245/35/20 keep in mind I am lowered on eibach sportlines....
Old Apr 9, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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The wheels will fit (as long as the hub bore is greater than 60.1mm), but you'll cut up those tires in no time. You'll want 225/30-20 tires for those wheel specs & the Sportline drop.

Potential reasons not to get 20" wheels:

#1. Need for rubberband sized tires to clear fenders
#2. Stiff ride due to very little sidewall height of tires
#3. Tire damage from potholes due to almost no sidewalls
#4. Wheel damage from potholes or curbs
#5. Decreased acceleration from heavy weight
#6. Decreased mpg from heavy weight
#7. Decreased braking response (and increased brake pad wear) from heavy weight
#8. Decreased handling (resistance to turn-in) from heavy weight located further out from center of wheel

Not trying to dissuade you from 20's, just making sure you're fully informed before making a decision that you might regret later if you didn't know what issues might crop up.
Old Apr 10, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
The wheels will fit (as long as the hub bore is greater than 60.1mm), but you'll cut up those tires in no time. You'll want 225/30-20 tires for those wheel specs & the Sportline drop.

Potential reasons not to get 20" wheels:

#1. Need for rubberband sized tires to clear fenders
#2. Stiff ride due to very little sidewall height of tires
#3. Tire damage from potholes due to almost no sidewalls
#4. Wheel damage from potholes or curbs
#5. Decreased acceleration from heavy weight
#6. Decreased mpg from heavy weight
#7. Decreased braking response (and increased brake pad wear) from heavy weight
#8. Decreased handling (resistance to turn-in) from heavy weight located further out from center of wheel

Not trying to dissuade you from 20's, just making sure you're fully informed before making a decision that you might regret later if you didn't know what issues might crop up.
hmmm to be honest bud I was on the fence about the 20's because of most of the things you listed....I mean I like the idea of rolling big but thanks for the info I have been persuaded to stay with my 18's...lol

thanks bud... I was only gonna get them cause they were free but glad I posted up before I got them!!
Old Apr 10, 2010 | 02:09 AM
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Happy to help, that's why I'm here.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Here's my 08 xb2 on TSW Vortex 20x8.5 with (in these pics) 235/35/20 Hankook Ventus V4's, now has Nitto NT555 in the same size.











Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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@CPL_McMillan_USMC: Nice Rumion tails there. Are those side vents painted on, or did you cast them in there legit?
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MugenXB
Here's mine 20x8.5 Iforged Aero 3pc w/ 225/35/20 555's

These are my favorite of the bunch, but I am biased because I wish I could own some iForged's.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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Pyroman131: no, they're not painted on, but no, I did not cast them in there myself...they're the GT Concept Fenders from Extreme Dimensions...I got them back in either Dec 07 or Jan 08, can't quite remember.

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Old May 5, 2010 | 06:03 AM
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hot!

Originally Posted by MugenXB
Here's mine 20x8.5 Iforged Aero 3pc w/ 225/35/20 555's
Old May 5, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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can get my hands on a set of 20" wheels, but hasitating due to its size.

question, how bad will the ride be and what size tires?
Old May 5, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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Read post #25 above for potential reasons not to get 20's. That said, tire size that will work w/o rubbing will depend on your drop, and the width & offset of the wheels.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:09 AM
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:17 AM
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Clean whip, Black on Black cant go wrong with that. Just needs a little drop and your good!! Some Tanabe NF-210's or maybe Tein H-Techs....
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:21 AM
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Yea i got to order them later this week so i can ride around slammed
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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Thats black on black on black lol
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:28 AM
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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