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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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TSW Rocket 4 Yokohama ES100 205/50-16
Tein S-tech's
OneTonGarage spacers




now i HAVE to paint the drums and calipers
Old Jul 4, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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Very nice! I'm assuming the wheels are 7" wide? Do you have a 3/4 shot or side view of the car? That looks like the tire/wheel size I will be going with in the near future.
Old Jul 4, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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ye shall recieve






i made the bB logo look like the BRIDE Holding Monster

Old Jul 4, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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i dunno.. the way the spokes aren't center and are off to the side like that.. kinda weird. but as long as you like it.. then it's all good.
Old Jul 5, 2005 | 02:37 AM
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Very nice. I like how the shims help fill out the rear. That's the tire/wheel dimensions I *will* be getting. Thanks!
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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definatley a very unique wheel... can't say I've ever seen any like that.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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i think everyone had forgotten TSW
they have some really unique wheel designs this year
and these are really tough and light wheels

they even list the "lip" size(length) on their website
if you are into that sort of thing
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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Not feeling it.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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I think they look killer... The machined spokes going to the ouside edge makes it look like a bigger wheel than it is. Here's some others I'm feeling that remind me of yours...

Konig Tuner2... probably my next wheel


DeCorsa Fusion... don't know much about them but they crazy!


ModConcept GFO's. These rock but are a tad heavy.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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YEAH!!!
personally, the whole "big lip revolution" is just about ready to be played out if it is not already
(i live in TX, we are a bit behind)

i originally planned to run a 16x9 wheel
then i noticed that WAY TOO MANY xB's had them

i personaly think the "technical" wheel is going to get bigger
and yes, people constanly ask if they are 17's or 18's

and then the priceless look of shock when I tell them they are 16's, and lowered it rides better than stock!!!!!
ahhhhhh.................
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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^^^ I agree.
I def need to do the hub shim thing too... yours are just where I want my 17's to be. Maybe with a 5mm spacer also.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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IMO, the rims look kind of funky but it's just me. Not my type of wheels.
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