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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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i am not too thrilled about the increased price tag of 18" tires. nor am i of the 9" wide wheel, but its not like i race my car anymore anyways.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-St...item3cb4958055
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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I already told you they look sick, yea theyre a little narrow but you can fit plenty tire for what youll be doing, specially if you run a DR. You get beat by a mustang and now you dont race?
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no one?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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I like 'em. You can always get 'em widened if they're too narrow for your taste.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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I like 'em. You can always get 'em widened if they're too narrow for your taste.
ya be like you mr.big baller, i was thinking that too, if i ended up loving the style just not the width i could widen them later. did you ever get yours?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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ya be like you mr.big baller, i was thinking that too, if i ended up loving the style just not the width i could widen them later. did you ever get yours?
Yup. The wheels and the tires were delivered last Friday. I'll post some pics of 'em when I get home this weekend. Hell... I still don't even have my car back yet.
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 67goatman455
no one?

I think it's a VERY good looking wheel, but as has already been mentioned, a bit narrow. Yes, you can get them widened, but then that adds up $$$$.
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I decided to pull the trigger. couldnt help it.
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Hope you like them, I don't think I will though. Doesn't look like my taste.

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i ended up not buying them, almost did. doing these instead: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18X8-...Q5fAccessories

and this time i am actually buying them, haha
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I don't know man I didn't really like the first ones,my buddys has a is300 on chrome 19s that look just like those,I like the 2nd wheel choice better but looks like cheap fiske wannabe rims,I would look at oewheels,your gonna spend the same anyway,after tires,shipping,mounting,etc, imho these cars need at least a 10 inch wide rear,good luck man,
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Originally Posted by 67goatman455
i ended up not buying them, almost did. doing these instead: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18X8-...Q5fAccessories

and this time i am actually buying them, haha

These are pretty bad *** man.
Be sure to post up pix!
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What made you change your mind? I thought the first set of wheels were pretty nice.
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I don't know man I didn't really like the first ones,my buddys has a is300 on chrome 19s that look just like those,I like the 2nd wheel choice better but looks like cheap fiske wannabe rims,I would look at oewheels,your gonna spend the same anyway,after tires,shipping,mounting,etc, imho these cars need at least a 10 inch wide rear,good luck man,
they do look like cheap Fikse wannabe rims, thats why i like them. OeWheels is the same thing, cheap replicas. My biggest pet peeve is having my cars look just like every one else.

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These are pretty bad *** man.
Be sure to post up pix!
will do!

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What made you change your mind? I thought the first set of wheels were pretty nice.
i really liked the spokes too, but was just iffy on them, not in love with them. plus the fact that they were 9" wide. I also really like the style of the wheels i actually ordered
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,Ok I found a pic of some guys ss with those wheels I think they look good,,wish they had more options on the finish,
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Looks good and not too expensive.
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I like the wheel design but the center is kind of busy for me.
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im pretty excited to recieve them. since they are a +35mm offset i can always widen them to 11 inches wide or so
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Man they look good in the 18in staggered like you ordered, the gunmetal CETA will make them tie in even better...youre welcome for finding those wheels for you
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Looks good post pics when there on!
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