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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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looks good..just make sure you dont hit any potholes, my cousin had those same rims on his acura cl and they kept getting bent
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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nice deep dishes
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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sell those tires and get 285-35 for the rear
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SSNISTR
I like those wheels alot, but what size are your back tires? They look kinda thin?
Agreed, looks good though
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Looks good...those are the only Ruff I really like. Now slight drop and your golden.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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those look sweeeet.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Everyone says to lower, but the ride sucks. My car is a DD and i dont want it to ride like a tank
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Nice to finally see them on a Formula, I don't think I've ever seen them on one before.

They look terrific, great choice!!
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looks great i wish i had went with the 278s but i have the 281s
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Looks good, i would lower it a little.
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Those are HOT man, look damn good!
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i like em.
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thanks guys....im gonna post some new pics soon with my drilled/slotted rotors and painted calipers
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By any chance did you look into wheel widening for them ruffs? I'm trying to see of its possible to widen the rears to 10.5's for a 315 nitto
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