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Old 05-09-2007 | 11:32 PM
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Don't forget to post some pics tomorrow. Don't forget to let us know what kind and size of rubber you're mounting.
Old 05-10-2007 | 05:00 PM
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Where are the pics?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Old 05-10-2007 | 05:40 PM
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i had a busy day and didn't get a chance to get them mounted. i should get a chance to get them on this weekend.
Old 05-10-2007 | 05:55 PM
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These wheels are painted or powder coated?
Really really interested!
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Old 05-11-2007 | 09:45 AM
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These wheels are painted or powder coated?
Really really interested!
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The custom colors are done using an electronically controlled powder-coating process which is necessary to coat cold forged wheels.
Old 05-11-2007 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Donny @ RPM
The custom colors are done using an electronically controlled powder-coating process which is necessary to coat cold forged wheels.
Thanks so much! Disregard the pm i sent you then. I didnt think of looking at the thread first.
Thanks so much!
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Old 05-11-2007 | 01:35 PM
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Counting the days tilll mine come in........
Old 05-11-2007 | 01:54 PM
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According to UPS tracking I will be getting a package on Monday and another on Tuesday. Do these ship in pairs to Canada?
Old 05-11-2007 | 03:34 PM
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well here's the pics that you've all been waiting for.





tires are 245/40/18 dunlop dirrezza dz101

maybe i'll get that $50 gift certificate now...


i'll try to get some nice pictures later tonight and post them tomorrow.

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Old 05-11-2007 | 04:00 PM
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Nice.

Did you notice any difference in performance?
Old 05-11-2007 | 04:28 PM
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it rides smoother and there's less road noise, but the tires are brand new, so i don't know about performance yet.
Old 05-11-2007 | 04:40 PM
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NICE! I like the look. Are those the lug nuts you said they came with or did you have to buy some on your own?
Old 05-11-2007 | 04:43 PM
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can anyone photochop these to red and black? or a winning blue with blue and black
? i just want to see if that makes up for a little size.
thanks,
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EDIT: also, would these wheels work with the stock tires? do these work with tpms?
thanks

EDIT 2: Are you lowered in the picture?

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Old 05-11-2007 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRed
can anyone photochop these to red and black? or a winning blue with blue and black
? i just want to see if that makes up for a little size.
thanks,
bigred

EDIT: also, would these wheels work with the stock tires? do these work with tpms?
thanks

EDIT 2: Are you lowered in the picture?
yes to stock tires and TPMS
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looks nice, im getting mine black and reds installed tommorow, gonna snap a few pix after that
Old 05-11-2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRed
can anyone photochop these to red and black? or a winning blue with blue and black
? i just want to see if that makes up for a little size.
thanks,
bigred

EDIT: also, would these wheels work with the stock tires? do these work with tpms?
thanks

EDIT 2: Are you lowered in the picture?


Im posting pics of mine when they finally arrive. I have a winning blue and ordered the blue/black
Old 05-11-2007 | 06:00 PM
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no, my car's not lowered yet. i'm really suprised that it still looks good without being lowered.

the lug nuts that came with them are for nissans, and i'm pretty sure that they won't fit our cars. the ones i'm using are black ray's lug nuts that i had sitting around from another set of wheels i never used.
Old 05-11-2007 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nitsua
no, my car's not lowered yet. i'm really suprised that it still looks good without being lowered.

the lug nuts that came with them are for nissans, and i'm pretty sure that they won't fit our cars. the ones i'm using are black ray's lug nuts that i had sitting around from another set of wheels i never used.
if your not lowered, then it will look much better when it is lowered! Get it lowered dude! I am definately getting these rims now. They take tpms, they take the stock tires, they are amazing looking, and they ARE EXTREMELY CHEAP FOR WHAT YOU GET. especially this price if cheap for any wheel

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Old 05-12-2007 | 11:10 AM
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could you show us a pick of the stock wheels next to the new ones? i know its a weird question but I just want to see if it looks visually bigger.
thanks nitsua,
BigRed
Old 05-12-2007 | 07:29 PM
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How long did you wait for shipping?? i order mine on Wednesday of last week, i can't wait
Old 05-13-2007 | 10:11 AM
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any more pics?
Old 05-13-2007 | 11:40 AM
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yeah, here's a couple more. the stock wheels are in the back of the attic and weigh a ton, so i won't be getting any more with those. i'm waiting on the full size pics from my friend, but here's a couple that he messed with in photoshop.



nothing to do with the wheels, but a cool pic-
Old 05-13-2007 | 11:58 AM
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wow! i am ordering these soon. how much does it cost to switch the tires from my stock wheels to these and mount them? also, is it possible to use the stock lug nuts? how do i know what centercaps will fit?
thanks again nitsua!
-alex
Old 05-13-2007 | 02:26 PM
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i bought new tires, and it only cost me $50 to have them mounted and balanced. it couldn't cost too much more to have the tires switched. the wheels come with centercaps, and i'm not too sure whether or not you should use the stock lug nuts. i'm not really qualified to answer that.
Old 05-13-2007 | 03:38 PM
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Do you know if they are weaker or something like that? did u just buy them for the looks?
thanks

EDIT: i am referring to the lug nuts

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