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Offline Critterman

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #25 on: June 01, 2010, 01:00:04 PM »
Tire rack with tell you you can only go to 255, but you can go larger.
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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #26 on: June 01, 2010, 01:11:01 PM »
Do you think 275's go over the limit?  I dont want to buy new tires if I dont have to.
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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #27 on: June 01, 2010, 01:39:11 PM »
Check with Randy, I think he is running 8.5's with 275's.
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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #28 on: June 01, 2010, 02:07:42 PM »
I have the KZ-Ks and they look great, especially on a red car.  The price on TR for them has been going down recently, so don't wait too long or else they will sell out.  Don't quote me on this, but I *think* 275's would work on an 8.5"....but it would probably be a bit dangerous...

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #29 on: June 01, 2010, 02:26:52 PM »
I personally love the all black OZ's


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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #30 on: June 01, 2010, 04:17:16 PM »
I personally love the all black OZ's


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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #31 on: June 01, 2010, 11:47:16 PM »
For reference, here are the OZs on a black car...



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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #32 on: June 02, 2010, 01:14:32 AM »
That's what Im talking about.

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #33 on: June 02, 2010, 06:36:22 AM »
Steve, I just saw your next set of rims on another car on the road yesterday.   Sorry for the crappy shot, it was take with my cell.

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #34 on: June 02, 2010, 08:01:24 AM »
Oh hell yea!  Where can I get me a set of those 22" DUBS????
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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #35 on: June 02, 2010, 08:28:42 AM »
Steve, I just saw your next set of rims on another car on the road yesterday.   Sorry for the crappy shot, it was take with my cell.

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #36 on: June 02, 2010, 06:43:12 PM »
Steve, those are 26" wheels, you'll need a different suspension kit from Kappasphere

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #37 on: June 02, 2010, 06:54:17 PM »
HA HA...I am still so indecisive...don't know which wheel to go with.  This is a big deal!!!
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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #38 on: June 02, 2010, 11:25:30 PM »
or get these and paint the bar in the middle of each fork to match the stripes on your car.

http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/wheels/searchType/searchBySize/size/18x8/boltPattern/5x110/offset/High/finish/ALL%20FINISHES/productID/9230/wheelDataID/89214#prodAnchor

Those have my vote!  Even without painting them they'll still have a subtle pop from the glossy bars on matte black.  Them rims is sweeter than my momma's boobies!

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #39 on: June 03, 2010, 10:10:38 AM »
:lol:

These are kind of cool.


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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #40 on: June 03, 2010, 11:06:12 AM »
 :thumbs:

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #41 on: June 03, 2010, 01:15:44 PM »
Yea that would be sick!  HA HA
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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #42 on: June 03, 2010, 09:45:13 PM »
The OZ ultraleggra which I use weights about 10lbs lighter/wheel  or 40lbs for a set of 4 than the oem chrome wheels on my gxp.The wheels are made in Italy. Lighter is faster On one set I run hoosier A6 for time attack, the second set I run hoosier R6 for track days. Picking the correct wheel is often a difficult decision. Cost/style/performance Good luck.
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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #43 on: June 03, 2010, 11:09:39 PM »
:lol:

These are kind of cool.

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You should go with these, Spacy.  That way if you suddenly find yourself playing an impromptu game of tackle football you can pop out one of the urinal guard inspired inserts and use it for a cup!

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Re: Wheel Opinion???
« Reply #44 on: June 04, 2010, 08:48:47 AM »
:rofl:

 

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