Boxer's new kicks... Sportmax 501/Falken Ziex512's
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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 













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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.




