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Zenetti's
6
60.00%
Corsa's
2
20.00%
TV's in the Headrests
1
10.00%
Focal Utopia's
0
0%
Other, and please explain in your comments
1
10.00%
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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 06:14 PM
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Alright, I think I am finally going to purchase something new for my car this summer. What size tire is correct for an 18" wheel?

Should I buy new rims?
Choose between:
1) Zenetti Vega's

2) Niche Corsa's


or

Should I add some new stereo equipment?
Choose:
1) Focal Utopia's
2) TV's in the Headrest

KEVIN could you photoshop these wheels onto a Maxima so we could get a better look?
Old Apr 23, 2001 | 06:37 PM
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get a y-pipe, exhaust, intake, RSB, FTSB and some good new tires...then you'll really have some fun with your car
Old Apr 23, 2001 | 06:45 PM
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Get the Zenitti's with 235/40 tires! No tv's in headrests please!
Old Apr 23, 2001 | 08:06 PM
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I have to agree with rocketshipon19 about the TVs in headrests. What is the appeal about that anyway? You can't watch while you drive. hawkdog has got the right idea. Try that.
Old Apr 23, 2001 | 08:19 PM
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I personally think that extreme tire size like 235 35 and stuff will NOT improve the car's handling if there isn't a good set of suspension and chassis work to spice things up.

Get a set of Koni and install RSB, FSTB instead. This should be about the cost of the 5 rims. Now, with the money you have for the tires, get Eibach and installation fees.



Here is a little advice: RSB and FSTB tend to put pressure on the tires, adding these devices will make the tire ware out faster. My word of advice is that you do the suspension setup above and wear out your tire fully before buying your new set of wheel/tire. This way, you will not put your stock tires to waste. I found that tires with 50% tread worn out to have very good soft grip.
Old Apr 23, 2001 | 10:51 PM
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oOOOo i think i can help u on this one. i looked into the corsa's too.. but i say get the utopia.

not the best job. but you'll hafta copy and paste the url since it's from geocities.
http://www.geocities.com/wenganator/maxiecorsa.jpg
Old Apr 23, 2001 | 10:52 PM
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Originally posted by mingo
oOOOo i think i can help u on this one. i looked into the corsa's too.. but i say get the utopia.

not the best job. but you'll hafta copy and paste the url since it's from geocities.
http://www.geocities.com/wenganator/maxiecorsa.jpg
mingo "this page is not available"
Old Apr 23, 2001 | 10:54 PM
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Originally posted by AznWontonboy


mingo "this page is not available"
oh u gotta copy the url, it's not a real good photoshop pic tho.. u see i don't have photoshop so it's mostly done w/ mircosoft paint.
Old Apr 24, 2001 | 06:21 AM
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that pic still doesn't work mingo.
Old Apr 24, 2001 | 06:58 AM
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I actually have an old picture of Corsa's on a Maxima but I would like to see the wheels on both wheels and a picture of the Zenetti's on the car. Here it is.
Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:20 AM
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Here's how the Vega's look
Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:26 AM
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Easy repsonse, Do the Zenetti's. No tv's. My opinion.
Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:27 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Here's how the Vega's look

LoL
the rims look bent
LoL
Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:27 AM
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Originally posted by yongjun



LoL
the rims look bent
LoL
You look bent... over.

Old Apr 24, 2001 | 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by hawkdog
get a y-pipe, exhaust, intake, RSB, FTSB and some good new tires...then you'll really have some fun with your car
I second this!!
Old Apr 24, 2001 | 09:31 AM
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Wait I just thought about these wheels and they aren't that expensive either! What do you think?

http://superbuytires.com/cgi-bin/sbtapp2?119
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