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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Default Boxer's new kicks... Sportmax 501/Falken Ziex512's

I know some people think Sportmax is played out, but of all the wheels I've had (Works to Revolutions) these may be my favorite... especially for the money. Please excuse the wet car and rusty lugs













Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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ma, if everyone else hates em, forget em, they look sick!
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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how wide are the wheels and what size tires? looks about the same amount of stretch i'd like to accomplish with 205/50 on 8 inch wide 16's...
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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They're 195/50's. I also have 10mm OTG shims and somewhat rolled fenders. NO RUBBING whatsoever.
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Oh and 15x8 et15.
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Rock on, they look sick. I really can't wait now.

There is no excuse for rusty lugs. LOL
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Yeah I know, just haven't gotten new ones yet...
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Wow. The fitment on those is perfect. I really want a set.
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Looks great!
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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I have a set of hyper silver 501's on the way. They should be here next Tuesday. I can't wait! I'll post on here too when they come in.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Looking good.
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Hey Boxer, your Box is AWESOME cause it's so simple-looking and clean...
Btw, your avatar gives me the creeps...
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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Thanks everybody. I have a few things coming for my box, I'll post a few update pix when I get them installed. Feel free to post other 501 shots on this thread everyone.

As for my avatar, it is a bit creepy but it makes me laugh. I must admit Metro that even tho I DJ myself your avatar makes me do a doubletake, only because at that size it kinda looks like a nose with headphones... just the hairstyle I'm sure.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 04:28 AM
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looking good. i was considering these for my BCP as well ...
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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looks great! how's the ride?? freeway rpms??
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Looking good!! How is the ride? I have 18's with rubber band tires and you feel every bump.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Ride is great, probably the best overall I've had on the box. Kuhmo AST's were good also but the sidewalls were too compliant and "squeamish" in the corners... Falkens are a good compromise.

BTW, If you're looking to stretch Falkens like this, don't get the newer 912's, look for 512's as the have a better sidewall for stretching -also lighter too by about 3 pounds! 16.5 lbs each (according to my digital scale) in fact... wheels weigh 15.8 lbs each also, so about 32.5 per corner... saved about 7 pounds x 4 of unsprung mass over my last setup. You can feel the difference.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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nothing wrong with 501'...rock the classic styling of you got it...
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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looks good man. i've got the 15x8 501s too and i love them. i'm running the stock 185/60 tires on them right now. i like the way the 195/50s look. might get that size when its time to buy new tires.
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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I think 185/60's look hot on 15x8s too, fill the wheels wells out more... but there's more selection and better pricing for 195/50, plus they drop your car about 1/2 inch too.



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