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Old 06-23-2013, 07:04 PM
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I can finally join the club!!! 18x10.5 +27 TSW Interlagos with 255/35s





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Old 06-23-2013, 08:09 PM
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Looks really good to me. The +25 is what I need. Good look.
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Old 06-23-2013, 10:21 PM
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Those lugs even with a key must be a bitch to take off without scratching the wheel.
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Old 06-24-2013, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Those lugs even with a key must be a bitch to take off without scratching the wheel.
Yes....yes it is....lol. I plan on getting new lugs. Just not sure which ones
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Old 06-24-2013, 09:11 AM
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Just put the lug key or socket in a bag, that way there is no metal on metal contact.
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Old 06-24-2013, 09:18 AM
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Nice wheels Bamster, those are the rotary forged wheels right? Any idea what the the setup weighs with the tire on?
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Bamsterman.. those wheels look really nice
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Old 06-24-2013, 11:55 AM
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Wow, a matching set Looks good man.
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Old 06-24-2013, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bose
Just put the lug key or socket in a bag, that way there is no metal on metal contact.
Right now I just wrapped my socket in electrical tape

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Nice wheels Bamster, those are the rotary forged wheels right? Any idea what the the setup weighs with the tire on?
Thank you! Yes they are rotary forged. I'm not sure how much they way...I forgot to roll my rear fenders So when I take off the wheels, I'll weigh them.

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Bamsterman.. those wheels look really nice
Thanks man!
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Old 06-24-2013, 01:22 PM
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Cool I am just curious how they compare weight wise to others I have weighed.
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Old 06-24-2013, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bamsterman
Thank you! Yes they are rotary forged. I'm not sure how much they way...I forgot to roll my rear fenders So when I take off the wheels, I'll weigh them.
all forged wheels are the same
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Old 06-24-2013, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrstreak
all forged wheels are the same
.....ok.....
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Originally Posted by slvrstreak
all forged wheels are the same
Don't get us started,
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Old 06-24-2013, 02:10 PM
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By putting it in a bag it protects the lug nut and the wheel, dual purpose action.

Just have to make sure you don't drop the lug nut on the wheel.
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I just put electrical tape around the key or socket.
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Old 06-24-2013, 02:21 PM
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Used to do the electrical tape trick, but it left sticky residue behind on my old wheels cause it was a tight fit.
Also was sick of ruining expensive Rays lug nuts, so the bag takes care of both problems.
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Buy better electrical tape I have been using that trick for years. But the best bet socket wise is to use these.

Sunex 284919 1/2-Inch Drive 19-mm Extra Thin Wall Wheel Protector Impact Socket - Amazon.com Sunex 284919 1/2-Inch Drive 19-mm Extra Thin Wall Wheel Protector Impact Socket - Amazon.com
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Old 06-24-2013, 02:46 PM
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Cool, still does nothing to protect lug nuts.
Those Rays aluminum lugs are soft and damage easily during normal removal, so for something so pricey I like that small buffer zone it supplies.

To each their own.
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Old 06-24-2013, 02:48 PM
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Oh, the lugs themselves, yeah I have a set of beat up Rays lugs. For lugs the best thing to get are these:

Lifetime warranty against chipping, etc.

Amazon.com: McGard 65557CN Chrome SplineDrive Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels: Automotive Amazon.com: McGard 65557CN Chrome SplineDrive Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels: Automotive
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Old 06-24-2013, 03:31 PM
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Those Sunex sockets work well. The socket itself is a soft aluminum and it usually gets trashed before the lug or wheel. I think they make a set that is a torque stick as well.
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Old 06-24-2013, 03:53 PM
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That's what I'll go with next time, fancy lug nuts are a scam.
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Old 06-24-2013, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrstreak
all forged wheels are the same
I will END you.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Wow, a matching set Looks good man.
First time I've seen his car with a macthing set of wheels looks good keep it like that.
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Old 06-24-2013, 06:26 PM
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I have the Ray aluminum lug nuts too
agreed...scratch easily
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