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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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I got RIMS tell me what you think

This is my very first mod that I have done on this car. Please tell me what you think?
Don't be afraid to give me your opinions I'm up for some criticism. The wheels are
18" MSR 103's with toyo 215/40/18 tires on them plus Eibach lowering kit.







Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Hye Buddy, they look great!
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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what part of H-town you live in? just asking, don't worry I am not going to jack your rims.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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look pretty slick..nice color max too
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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I live on the north side in Spring.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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speaking of jacking rims........

you should put some locks on those rims.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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they have the tuner lugs on them they have a special key that came with the lug nuts which you need to use to unbolt all of the lug nuts im not sure if those will be suffiecient or not
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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they look nice but judging by the first pic i would throw some spacers on there.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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splined lugs are a good idea, but I'd still put some locks on them.

As to the rims, I like them, but wonder why you have those little tiny tires on them??
Even if they're 18x7" rims, 225's would be a better width. I have 18x8's with 235/40/18's and almost wish I'd put 245's on them....215/40 has a much smaller diameter than stock (out of spec) and not nearly enough treadwidth IMO.

What is the rim width?
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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I would put locks on my rims, don't anyone try anything-I have ways of dealing, but hey are open ended, the ones I have and they look funny. The look! It is lame.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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i usualy dont like those type of rims on maximas but that looks better than i thought
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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they are 18x8" I personally like the look of a lower profile tire thats why i went with the 215's.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kickazzthug
they are 18x8" I personally like the look of a lower profile tire thats why i went with the 215's.

damn dude 215 on 18x8..i got 245 on my 18x8's..lower profile doesn't mean the width of the tire though..but the thickness..but either way the rims looks a lot like the evos and look great
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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oh thats what that means im not very technically sound now irish's post makes more sense to me
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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yeah i would run at least a 235/40/18 those tires are way too small. Rims look good though. Throw some spacers on the rears at least. What is th offset?
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Hey. Those are some nice rims on your car! Great color, too!

Now you gotta get a spoiler and some black SE tails...
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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To be quite honest with you i am not sure i think the offset is the same as the stock. where would i get good wheel spacers from?
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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They look good bro. Put some gorilla locks on there though, the tuner ones arent enough.

Im in the Galleria area.....Houston is one big *** town!
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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i 2nd the gorilla locks. thats what i have.

But rims look good!!
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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i'm just about to sell a set of similar style wheels... too bad you could've bought them from me, but mine are 19's
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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Very nice.......

Very nice. Youre orange & red side markers have to go with those rims . Slap on some clear ones it will make the whole side of your car pop. It will accent the rims as well as your doorhandles
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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it'll look better if it has deeper lip, but it looks good. definitely get rid of those nasty side markers
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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don't expect too much criticism. that's nice setup you've got going, excepting of course for the aforementioned tire choice.

but that color is begging for a spoiler.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Your tires are out of spec. When your speedometer says 60MPH -- you're going 58.7. Not only are they out of spec, but they're also a terrible size. Why would you go with such a narrow tire on 18 rims?
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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bump...i would have gotten at least 225's on those...

He probably got them in a package deal, they usually put some pretty narrow tires on those tire packages.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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Looks good!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:10 AM
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Nice and clean!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:14 AM
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You should save or turn those tires back in and take the advice that has been given. You need to go with a 235 or 245!!! I have 245/40/18 and they are perfect!!!! Clear markers are a must, that eliminates you from the car being owned by a women!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:49 AM
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HAHA yea i have been wanting the side markers for awhile now. yes they did come in a package deal. however, i will look into getting a wider tire if possible i will.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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It'll look much better with a spoiler and a nice coat of wax...

BTW: thanks for showing me what mine will look like with those rims! I plan on buying something simular this summer.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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Rims look really sweet.......just like mine
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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Funny how some rims look better on certain colors. I like those on the Merlot, and I like the more open/less spoke design on white and black max's.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kickazzthug
I live on the north side in Spring.
nice rims dud. i am looking into getting some rims soon myself. hey, what part of Spring do you live. I live in Spring also. Birnam Wood.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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nice rims dud. i am looking into getting some rims soon myself. hey, what part of Spring do you live. I live in Spring also. Birnam Wood.
damn you are right down the street from me i live in postwood
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by kickazzthug
damn you are right down the street from me i live in postwood
...you may want to get those wheel locks soon then!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:02 AM
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looks pretty good except you got the wrong size tire. You should have gotten 235/40s or even 245/40s
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Not too shabby.....looks good. I've always liked the mesh Rims.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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I like the look.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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They're nice... how much did they run you, if you don't mind me askin
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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It does look better than I thought it would also...but as far as the width...I don't know...might need to be wider rubber on there...



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