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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Default Lookin for big/deep LIPS! SHOW ME YOUR PICS!!!

shoutout to cionide for the title

I am in the market for some deep lip rims. Right now i have the AXIS widetrack in mind 60mm for the front and 90 mm for the rear. they are pricey, total asking price i found cheapest was like 1450 with tires

I know there are ppl out on this forum that have some nice ___ rims. Please provide me some inspiration by showing me your deep lips!

Pics would be great as well as the website (if you did get them from a website), price would be much appreciated. Cant wait to see your rims!
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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there has got to be some people with some deep dish rims. help a fellow out! thanks guys
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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sorry to tell you this but you're not going to find big/deep lips with knockoff and low quality wheels such as Axis, Rota, Drag, XXR, etc... you'll have to get some high quality Japanese made wheels..
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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ah...well that's ok...I don't have the time and money to do something like that. any other brands? thanks anyways
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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i'll see what i can find for you.. ever thought of used high end wheels??
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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i don't even know where to begin lookin for used high end joints
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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How much are ppl spending on average for their rims and tires?

i just want to gauge what ppl are paying and whether i am being ripped off or not.

the best price with tires so far i found for the axis wide are 1645

thanks all
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jaytrey
i don't even know where to begin lookin for used high end joints
www.rbwheels.com
www.memoryfab.com
to name a couple. :D
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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AME Shallens! I don't know where you can get them from but all I know is that they're from japan and its pricey.
I also like Vienna wheels. Particularly the 'Dish II' and 'Zweel' designs. I think you can order them from www.more-japan.com
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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I don't see why you're complaining about 1645 for wheels WITH tires. You're paying for something that helps keep your car planted to the road that has a LOT of time and research put into it to make it as strong/light whatever it is. That's a DANG good price IMHO. If you want nice wheels prepare to pay big bucks for them.
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my 20x10 rears.. SportMax 006 i believe..
Old May 25, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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any more?
Old May 26, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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i know this is a pretty old topic but heres something to think about if ur still considering, also gret fitment and full turning radius with 20s.







I have never measured it but i thinks its around 4 inch lip or so
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 04:31 AM
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Hey cTek those are some dope wheels. May i ask wut size and how much?
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
Originally Posted by jaytrey
i don't even know where to begin lookin for used high end joints
www.rbwheels.com
www.memoryfab.com
to name a couple. :D
This is pretty much the route I went on...
$1,350, AME 18x8+38, 9+43


$1,250.00, Volks 18x8+44 18x9+44 5x114.3


Auto Coutrure Supreme
$1,680.00, 19x8+37 19x9+37 5x114.3


I wished someone did these on Air with some wild color...
BBS RS
$1,180.00, 17x8+20 17x9+19
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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I want the AME's or the or the Auto Couture's soooo bad! They look so good!

BBS' are sick because you can rebuild them yourself. I haven't seen any Work, AME, or any other high end lips and barrels for sale.
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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hell yeah those auto coutures are sick!! I wanna see those on a xb . . .
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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These lips can be had for fairly cheap... And are easily found locally. Saves you on shipping, etc.







((Wax lips))

Sorry, had to do it.
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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those Auto Coutures are SICK.. AME's are HOT.. BBS's would be DOPE done right 'n crazy!! but not to sure about low end fat lip wheels. i do however know of a few high end fat lip wheels by Lock Smice.. Admiration.. WORK.. just to name some but be prepared to spend some MAJOR cash on these!!

just my .02 cents.. ;-)
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