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Old 11-15-2009, 04:43 PM
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Smile My $250 wheel package....

Yup thats right I just picked up these wheels and tires for $250 off craigslist.... man they are awesome all tires still have at least another 20K no cracks bends or anything ride pretty solid.... I know I need to take better pictures but this is all I have right now.... now I need to drop it...

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18x8 Limited STA wheels
245/40/18 Nankang NS II
+40 offset

So guys tell me what ya think?
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I'm not a fan of chrome, but it sounds like you at least got a decent deal.
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:28 PM
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Looks good. Like ack said, I'm not a big fan on chrome, but how could you not do it for that price? with that being said, slam it.
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I would never run chinese tires on my ride. Not a fan of chrome but they are better than stock.
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one hell of a deal!!! Front looks ok, the rear is too high.
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Old 11-15-2009, 06:48 PM
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Craigslist is great. I got my FD wheels for $200 and my Michelin Pilot Sports for $80.

Hey if you're happy with your setup, who's to knock you for it?
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Old 11-15-2009, 07:11 PM
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For the price you paid it sure looks a lot better than I expected. Doesnt look to crazy! Good deal!
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Originally Posted by ack154
I'm not a fan of chrome, but it sounds like you at least got a decent deal.
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What kind of drop are you thinking about running?
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Thanks everyone for the input... much appreciated!!!

Well to be honest chrome would not have been my 1st choice if I had the money to spend on a new package and when you're on a budget like me... beggars cant be choosers...lol (speaking for myself of course)... Grant it, its not the flyest set of wheels but serves its purpose for me...like ya said better than stock.

As for the tires and drop.... I have always used Nankangs on my cars and to date no issues...which is a good thing. As for the springs not sure to be honest with 245/40 tires I am afraid of them rubbing.... I am debating between TRD because the drop is not drastic or Eibach pro kit....... I think the Tanabe NF & DF would be too low... well if someone here is dropped on 245/40 with 18's please post it up I can use all the direction I can to get this looking right!!
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Dude, get rid of those tires as soon as you can. I can't stress to you enough how bad Nankang tires are.
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