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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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found these rims on the tire rack site... they look pretty cool and @ 10.5 lbs per wheel and the price ($149 per wheel) for that weight is making them look SUPER cool... they seem to have a strong following in japan, but haven't heard much about kosei around here...

is anyone running these?... what do u guys think?... anyone have any idea whats the deal with two air valves?... :?:

Old Feb 6, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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this may be a stupid question, BUT why are there 2 valve stems?
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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Evens out the weight distribution in the rims hahahahaaa
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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Those are the style rims I am looking for. Are they 18" 7.5's? Where did you see them?
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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Those are the style rims I am looking for. Are they 18" 7.5's? Where did you see them?
hehehe, just kidding tirerack.com got it.. sorry
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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The way the picture is taken...it has Wheelmax written all over it
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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"They even have twin valves so you can purge out the air when you're filling them with nitrogen - no kidding. Available in silver, grey (shown) or orange (15" only). "

http://www.flyinmiata.com/wheels/K1TS-EcstaMX.php
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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ahhh... an air purge valve... i should've known :?:
i wonder if the wheels will work without nitrogen... jk...
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