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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 12:49 AM
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I waited 2 months for these Volk GT-U 17x8 +30. I wanted 18s but they didn't make it in our lug pattern . It has a 63 mm lip thats almost 2 1/2 inches. Can't really tell with the lighting and gunmetal center. I will be getting tires on friday Nitto Neo Gens 215/40. It is going on a TCM XB!
Also picked up Tein S Techs. I will probably installed them on saturday if they arrive on time.









Old Mar 23, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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awesome.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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Nice :D
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 12:53 AM
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mayn those wheels are pimp.. congrats. post pics once you get em on.. nice choice.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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nice expensive wheels!

where did you get them from?
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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try asking whoever is mounting the wheels to mount the wheels with the face of the rim facing down and have them put small rags on the clamps that hold the rims so that when the tire is mounted atleast if they do scratch the lip its in the back of the rim instead of the front....nice wheels!
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TOY_bB
try asking whoever is mounting the wheels to mount the wheels with the face of the rim facing down and have them put small rags on the clamps that hold the rims so that when the tire is mounted atleast if they do scratch the lip its in the back of the rim instead of the front....nice wheels!
A good shop should know that. If you have to tell them....go somewhere else. Usually wheels with a decent lip have to be mounted like that.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:23 AM
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I know I've gone to discount and they beat the crap out of my gewalt evolutions.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:44 AM
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PLEASE POST PICS!
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:45 AM
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WHEN INSTALLED!
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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those are tight. how much do they weigh?
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Pics are fixed now and got a pretty good deal on the Nitto Neo Gens 400 installed.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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sweet...mind if i ask u where did u get them from?

oh yea 400 installed is a killer deal
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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I purchased the rims from Northeast Auto Design with no shipping and no tax
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 05:25 AM
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Well got my Tein S-Tech installed. Me and My bro Installed the springs in under an hour. And the Volk GT-U are installed I am going to need spacers in the rear but haven't measured it yet. Most likely going to need 5mm or 15mm will see. Stereo system is up next.









Old Apr 8, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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Very clean. Looks nice.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 06:04 AM
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you need to hook up some locking lugs before you find your car on blocks
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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You already need a key but I also order locks but haven't come in yet. Bastards at Discount
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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westsype,

Thanks for posting your pics...I'm sold on those teins now. with the 215/45/17 wheels i have thats the look i'm looking for. just wondering...how is your ride?

hubert
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 06:38 AM
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Now that F'in nice!



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