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Old 01-09-2011, 08:34 PM
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Here's some shots of my new wheels. I'll take better full shots when time permits. Anyway, they're 18x9 & 18x10 with Nitto NT555 in 255/45 and NT555R in 305/40. I'm still getting used to the new look. It's tough going from 20's to 18's visually but I'm lovin the feel/ride of having more rubber. I think the new wheels give the car a more serious look; more like a street machine, a muscle car. I've also noticed the NT555R's really pick up a lot of pebbles/gravel going down the road. I can hear them bouncing all over the place on the inner fenders. Maybe I should get some mud flaps now. lol




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Looks nice. I must admit I like your 20s better, but I'm a 20 kind of guy. If you prefer 18s, then this looks great.
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I think they would look better if you got 19s. They look good but the sidewall just looks massive with them.
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Old 01-09-2011, 08:49 PM
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I think with the 18s, the sidewall looks great. Really fills in the wheel well nicely IMO. Looks a bit more drag-stripish, if that makes sense.
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looks good and fits the car well
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Old 01-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Karnage541
I think they would look better if you got 19s. They look good but the sidewall just looks massive with them.
I almost went with some wheels that were 19's but then I'd still be running with tires that were 35's or 30's which I was trying to avoid. My 20's were 35/30 profile. The ride on 18's is so much better now.

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I think with the 18s, the sidewall looks great. Really fills in the wheel well nicely IMO. Looks a bit more drag-stripish, if that makes sense.
Thanks! Drag-stripish was kind of what I was going for without having to go all out with 15" drag wheels, which I also considered, but I'd have to run skinnies up front. That was out of the question since I'd still like cornering ability. Too bad no one makes 15x8 or x9 that fit up front.


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looks good and fits the car well
Thanks!

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Old 01-09-2011, 09:20 PM
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I like them, but I agree with HT. Your car with the 20s on it looked better.
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Old 01-09-2011, 09:24 PM
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Looks racey!!!
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now we need some pics out of the garage!
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Originally Posted by 2007CalSpec



I have to admit it, I love your rubber.
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