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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Default 19's to 16's - wooot!

So, I've had some issues with knocking my camber out. It was time to take the 19's off before I rubbed a bag to blow...So I had my 16's laying around on my mr2...and threw em on last night.

These are just teaser shots...Ill get full nice pretty shots in a few days...but here ya go.
Enjoy!

FROM:
19x8 40mm Axis Mod Sevens with Maxis lips
TO:
16x7 40mm Rota Slips


*front gap with 16's is originally the same gap as the rear 19s*


*new gap...this is what I'm driving at*
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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For some odd reason, your Box looks bada$$ with the lil' 16s...
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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The Rotas look nice man.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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I never thought I would say this but I also think the smaller wheels look better. They make the box look meaner.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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Compare & Comment:





Shoot..I gotta get a slammed pic with 16's...
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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16" rims = tight
dual exhaust = tight

nice job
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 01:44 AM
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NICE!
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:53 AM
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I like the 19's better.....
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:57 AM
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Personally I like them both but the 16's do look mean.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:57 AM
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Ok, I got to change my vote. When it's dumped I like the 19's. It's too hard to decide! Why do you insist in doing this to me! Stop changing the ride height! Either way, great ride. I say go 19's for show and 16's for daily.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:20 AM
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Love the Rotas. I have the same in 15"
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cjastacio
I say go 19's for show and 16's for daily.
I agree...
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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Kinda what I'm thinking. BUT...

I think I am going to look into some 18x7's with about an 11 spoke or so. Really busy, not so much lip. Probably shiny though. While the lip is sweet, I want a different look.

Thanks for all the comments guys! They are appreciated!

*whispers* Anyone wanna buy some Axis Mods?
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:40 AM
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My bad baller, with all the wheels! Really wish you would have posted a couple of weeks ago before I bought my new wheels!
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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do you have maxis lips on both front and back, or staggered?
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Looks great! I'm not usually a fan of Slipstreams on xBs, but yours looks really good. Welcome to the 16" wheel club.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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Maxis lips all around! Had to shave the caliper...not a huge deal. The lip looks sweet on all 4 corners.
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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can i see a pic of the shaved caliper ?how hard was it to do?that does look nice
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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PM me to remind me. I probably could do it on the weekend.
Just gotta grind down some metal.
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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the 16's give it better flow your 19's were just taking away too much attention from the rest of the car.



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