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Old 01-24-2006, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini

that is what i thought, but it is hard to explain to some ppl, too hard-headed
Huh? Dude please stop being so harsh to me about things....i honestly wasnt looking to start anything. I was just inquiring into why you thought so, so that i could understand what you posted.....I dont intend to argue with you on this one because its all opinion.....but i would love to witness your opinion so that i can have more understanding. No need to jump on me the second i ask a simple question
 
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Old 01-24-2006, 06:59 PM
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First of all, nothing personal against you RallyMini, this is the explanation:

I really like the smaller diameter, wide a$$ rims, looks really nice, especially on European cars, such as VWs and Minis, however those rims look extremely awful on that car, and poor MSFIT, what did he do wrong to deserve this I like when the rims and tires fill the fenderwells, stick out a little bit, does not matter if 15s or 20s, as long as it is done right. That is a photoshop so prolly would look a little better in life, especially on MSFITs car ( ). But honestly, he told exactly where those rims belong to.

Again, if I offended you, sorry, but still doesn't change what I think .
 
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How do you post bigger pictures? I figured out the method to get them on the website, but the pics came out rather small. So whats the trick to scale them bigger?
 
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hey look, one piece HTN's on a corrola, lol
 
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After just buying 17 inch Motegi FF7s with some 215/45/17 F1 GS D3s I just didn't think they looked right,so today I put on some Enkei J10s mounted on some Pirelli P Zero Nero's. What do you all Think. I also went from 46lb per corner to 37lb per corner. S lites and eurfori were 49lb per corner.


Motegi FF7's

 
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Old 01-26-2006, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pauliekeys
After just buying 17 inch Motegi FF7s with some 215/45/17 F1 GS D3s I just didn't think they looked right,so today I put on some Enkei J10s mounted on some Pirelli P Zero Nero's. What do you all Think.
I think they both look great - the Motegi's are just so open that you need to put a BBK on
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 05:44 PM
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Your reading my mind! Next on the list.
 
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Originally Posted by pauliekeys
After just buying 17 inch Motegi FF7s with some 215/45/17 F1 GS D3s I just didn't think they looked right,so today I put on some Enkei J10s mounted on some Pirelli P Zero Nero's. What do you all Think. I also went from 46lb per corner to 41lb per corner. S lites and eurfori were 49lb per corner.
the car looks really nice! what suspension are you using?
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by si_power
the car looks really nice! what suspension are you using?
I'm running H-sport springs and every thing else is stock. I am so stoked about these 18's. They really look perfect on the car.

 
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i like those j10s! too bad they are so dam heavy
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kyriian
i like those j10s! too bad they are so dam heavy
S lites/Pirelli eurfori= 49.5 Pirelli 22lbs,S lites 27.5

Motegi ff7/Goodyear f1gsd3=46.5 Goodyear 25lbs,ff7 21.5

Enkie j10/Pirelli zero nero=41.5. Pirelli 20lbs,J10 21.5lbs

Granted not as lite as a a lot of 18 inch wheels but these are for the street not the track. For track I will use a 16 inch wheel more then likely comming in at around 12 to 14 lbs.
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by pauliekeys

Granted not as lite as a a lot of 18 inch wheels but these are for the street not the track. For track I will use a 16 inch wheel more then likely comming in at around 12 to 14 lbs.
same as me... im looking at 5zigen fn01rcs for the track because they are about 14 lbs and costs about 190 bucks each,
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kyriian
same as me... im looking at 5zigen fn01rcs for the track because they are about 14 lbs and costs about 190 bucks each,
That's a resonable price. I plan to spend no more then my wife will let me lol. She is already shaking her head because I just bought the Motegi's and two weeks later I buy another set of wheels and tires because they don't make me happy (what?). I'm a nut job what can I say,I've been this way with all my cars. Some one is going to get a great deal on a set of wheels and tires though. I'm going to look for someone local so that I don't have to deal with shipping.
 
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Those RGIIs are hot! What's the offset?

Originally Posted by MSFIT
gross, those wheels dont belong on my car

ill stick with my yoko's





FUGLY
 
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nothing new here ... but went from 16" 5 stars > 17" Flik Wasps > S-Lites ... and now Holeys .... love these buggers ... the car feels like it woke up!



 
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i love those holeys, is there any manufacturer that has the same style in wider rims by chance?
 
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
i love those holeys, is there any manufacturer that has the same style in wider rims by chance?
i really don't think so ...

the weight difference was funny when i was swapping the Slites to the holeys ... I needed 2 hands and grunting to take the slites off ... and picked up the holeys in one hand and held them on with one hand while installing them ... they are like insanely light ...

i was at a 46lbs a corner with the slites and toyo proxes 4

now I am at ... at about 27 lbs a corner
 
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Old 01-28-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
i love those holeys, is there any manufacturer that has the same style in wider rims by chance?

yah....i agree. That would be ideal. The holeys have a great look and weight, but the width could be a bit bigger.
 
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Old 01-28-2006, 05:21 PM
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exactly, i really do not care if they are bigger diameter, as long as wider, that is my new thing nowadays, wider rims prolly 16s, old school Vdub look, i had everything possible on 17s and 18 territory, and will try something different this time.

BTW, this is a historic moment you and I agreed on something, finally

Originally Posted by RallyMINI
yah....i agree. That would be ideal. The holeys have a great look and weight, but the width could be a bit bigger.
 
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Old 01-28-2006, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
yah....i agree. That would be ideal. The holeys have a great look and weight, but the width could be a bit bigger.
you can still mount 205's on them so they are OK ... I might do this as the weather gets better.
 
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sneak peek

 
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BBS nice ^^
 
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Old 01-28-2006, 07:37 PM
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looks like 18s to me
 
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
exactly, i really do not care if they are bigger diameter, as long as wider, that is my new thing nowadays, wider rims prolly 16s, old school Vdub look, i had everything possible on 17s and 18 territory, and will try something different this time.

BTW, this is a historic moment you and I agreed on something, finally
now you want 16s?
 
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
i love those holeys, is there any manufacturer that has the same style in wider rims by chance?
Try www.fixrim.com They widen alloy wheels? per there recording as you are on hold.
 


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