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Old 07-11-07, 05:39 PM
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Thumbs up I Knew Those GT-R Wheels Looked Large. 21" In Affect!

So if these indeed hold true (probably stock on the highest model) it will be an elite set/size of wheels for an elite vehicle!

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/78456-gtr-21-rft.html



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Old 07-11-07, 05:41 PM
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so whats so good about 21' wheels?
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You said special I said elite. Only a handful of production cars roll 21" stock. It is a bold statement from a bold car. And I'm sure they're a lightweight specialty from Rays.
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Old 07-11-07, 05:49 PM
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They are lighter than 22s.
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Old 07-11-07, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE
You said special I said elite. Only a handful of production cars roll 21" stock.
Even aftermarket 21's are not easy to find. Very rare.
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Old 07-11-07, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine
so whats so good about 21' wheels?
You'll need something to clear those massive brake rotors. We all know that smaller diameter wheels allow the car to accelerate/brake/corner better, but would you want 16" wheels on the new IS-F?

It's aesthetically pleasing on this car.
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Old 07-11-07, 08:01 PM
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Wow. 21'' wheels stock
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Old 07-11-07, 08:03 PM
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Hmmmm....nice!
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Old 07-11-07, 10:43 PM
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haha, wait till you have to change your tires...
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For some reason they dont look all that big on this car for some reason... I just figured whatever size they were they fit the car perfectly.
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Old 07-12-07, 06:53 AM
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i thought 18s were the best when it came to best in terms of handling. anything larger is simply aesthetic with a depreciation in performance handling. correct me if im wrong?
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Old 07-12-07, 07:43 AM
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I never thought I would see the day when high performance cars brag about their rim size.
Don't let Ferrari find out, lol....they don't see anyone as competition, can you say 36" from the factory. lol

I can't wait to see the cover or EVO or Motor Trend etc.

The new GT-R...RIDING ON DUBs +1!!!!
Can you say 21s????
GT-R=21" is better

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O/T..

isn't the LF-A rim size 20" ?

Whats so surprising here?
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the alpina b7 stock rims are 21"

it's just a weird number that people don't use. just like how 19 is uncommon in the auto world.
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Old 07-12-07, 12:25 PM
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maybe it is the new trend?
I remeberback in the days when 19' are very uncommon.
21" ??? Good luck on getting good price on the tire!!!
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