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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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got some sportmax 962 wheels (like everyone else) they are 18x7.5. took some pics to show the weight difference between these and the stockers. also installed some tien h techs. god it looks so much better that before.

stock wheel wieght


18inch 962's


comparison of two wheels


this shows the new wheel behind the stock. almost same size in diameter


spring comparison


pic of rear springs installed with new wheels and front stock springs and wheels


final product


some lip


what do you all think?
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 03:44 AM
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Actually less weight penanlty thn I would have thought... looks great.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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niiiice.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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Psssst...pictures number 3 and 4 are comparisons of tires, not wheels.
(Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

They look awesome! Nice choice, and as someone else mentioned, they're not nearly as heavy as I would have guessed.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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ok funny guy, you got me thanks for the comment
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Nice & clean! Good look, congrats!
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Heavy or not, they look good.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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I like the Sport Max 962's alot...
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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Looks great! Good choices.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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TOTAL improvement!
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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i wouldnt take those rims in any other color. good choice man
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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I say great choice.....
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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thanks for all the compliments, i was thinking on getting gunmetal but i finally decided on just the silver, alot of people seem to be doing black and gunmetal rims, but your right, any color would look good. i got these from wheelmax.com. if anyone ever decides to get rims from here, try calling them instead of just placing an internet order, they were able to get me a better price over the phone. plus shipping is free and fast.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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Those are the exact wheels I want. They look so good! Nice choice. Also, thanks for the advice on ordering.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:11 AM
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those fit the car perfectly.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Great lookin' wheels....it makes all the difference when you add wheels AND put springs on too. Looks like a different car.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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I have the same wheels mine are 17s and weighed them, not much differece from stock at all.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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good combo, I like!
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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looking good, heavy a hell tho
Old May 2, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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looks great. hows the ride with those 18's and h tech springs with stock shocks? just ordered my h techs. I can't believe how much nicer they make the box look.



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