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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Anybody have an expierence with these wheels? Weight-wise? Finish/quality?
Fitment? Any helps appreciated TIA
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Yep, someone on here and on ls2.com a while back had pics of them. Just use the search button and you can find out a lot of info on them. They looks simply AMAZING on our cars, you won't be dissapointed appearance wise. However, from what i saw/read they are also extremly heavy.....for what it's worth, I plan on buying them for street use, and getting some drag wheels for the strip.....they look just that nice to sacrifice the weight to me!
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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yeah i searched before i posted, wondering if someone found out how much they weight with tires and air. They look great but if there heavy as **** im not gettin em lol, ill just keep savin up for the iforged evos
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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I saw that they weight 33 lbs, is this for sure or an estimate?
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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That is very heavy. I think they're ok, but I wish they wouldn't have put those things at the ends of the spokes.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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i have those wheels on my car with 17x9 all the way around. have some pros and cons about the wheels.

Pros: Great wheel, look amazing, get compliments on them all the time. Of course they are American Racing so the chrome finish is top notch.

Cons: They are a 24mm offset so they stick out a lot further than a stock 17x9. Thats the only offset that you can get. Even though they are made for our cars (which is what the rep at american racing said) they rub on the front with a 275/40. My car I think is the stock ride height, but it could have been lowered because the guy I bought it from didnt know much about it.

Other than that they are a great wheel. I love them. I also am getting some black zr1's for racing. but as far as everyday driving, the rebels are the way to go. I have plenty of pics so if anyone wants them let me know.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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if you really want to know about the weight, ill take one off and weigh it.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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If you would do that, it would be great, I heard there boat anchors.
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Those wheels are 26lbs from what I've read.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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I read they were 33lbs wasnt sure if that was with or without air, but I know theyv been compared to the replica Z06s in being there both like boat anchors
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Yes, They are heavy. But that is the price you have to pay for a very high quality chrome job.
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Yeah, then there not for me , im prob gonna end up with the boyds or keep saving for the iForged.
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i tried to post some pics last night but they were way too big, today when i get home ill take some more and post them up.
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