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Old 04-16-08, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Fearlessfx
They aren't big enough. I would upgrade to 24"s
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... The HATE is strong with this one.

Yo relexin... Nice ride, color choice and wheel choice. It actually is alot nicer than I expected and I'm sure you're turnin some heads.
Do ya thing.
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Old 04-16-08, 08:06 PM
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they look like replica maya rt5's. im not sure what i think yet
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Old 04-16-08, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by IS_NIICE
they look like replica maya rt5's. im not sure what i think yet
yes. you answered the question that i have been thinking about. I was looking at the wheels and knew they looked like a wheel i have seen before. Very similar to the maya rt5's. especially how the spoke flanges out to the rim lip. thanks
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Old 04-16-08, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... The HATE is strong with this one.
lol i cant help it, im all about the JDM, id rather have some sick, rare 14" volks than say... 24" giovannis
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Old 04-17-08, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Fearlessfx
lol i cant help it, im all about the JDM, id rather have some sick, rare 14" volks than say... 24" giovannis
okay WHY on earth would you want 14" volks. i don't care where they come from that's just a ridiculous statement. is350 with 14" volks? no thanks, ill take a range rover sport on 24" giovannas any day of the week.
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Old 04-17-08, 06:31 AM
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Ok so why we even go higher or lower than the OEM sizes???
If anything OEM sizes have been R&D'd by the finest engineers in the business to make sure it is the proper size for economy, speed, stability etc.....

I can see one changing the style or finish on your rims but the size??

I have to agree with some of the negative replies.

I compare this "my rims are bigger than yours" to the "my muffler tip is larger than yours" days......plain and simple ridiculous and NON functional, if anything it throws everything off big time....

Like it or not this is to be considered some type of RICE because it is getting out of hand just like the Altezza's did, huge rear spoilers and stciekrs everywhere days...

Just my two cents....

To the OP.........although I say this,,,,if you like it then that is all that counts
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They look disproportionally big for my taste, but if you like it, that's all that matters
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Old 04-17-08, 07:49 AM
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For anyone that was questioning my statement about ridiculous rims, this is a pretty good example.
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Originally Posted by 5gears-IS
Ok so why we even go higher or lower than the OEM sizes???
If anything OEM sizes have been R&D'd by the finest engineers in the business to make sure it is the proper size for economy, speed, stability etc.....

I can see one changing the style or finish on your rims but the size??

I have to agree with some of the negative replies.

I compare this "my rims are bigger than yours" to the "my muffler tip is larger than yours" days......plain and simple ridiculous and NON functional, if anything it throws everything off big time....

Like it or not this is to be considered some type of RICE because it is getting out of hand just like the Altezza's did, huge rear spoilers and stciekrs everywhere days...

Just my two cents....

To the OP.........although I say this,,,,if you like it then that is all that counts
I dont like the rims at all, in fact I think they are hideously ugly. But your arguments are pretty far off base.

You do realize stock SC rims are like 15s and 16s right? Choosing the correct wheelsize can make a big impact on handling and its characteristics.

I understand the spirit of your argument, and I do agree with that. But its sheer ignorance to assume that an OEM size/setup is tailored to a specific enthusiast's needs. The OP wanted to go for the bling look and felt the need to sacrifice handling, ride, and economy.

If you think an OEM SC wheel setup will handle as well as my car does... well I'm from Nigeria and I've got a Supra to sell you.
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Old 04-17-08, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bean
well I'm from Nigeria and I've got a Supra to sell you.
OMG can I send you a check

To the OP>
if you're gonna go with the whole big wheel thing, might as well get a 300C. I love the car, I do like the wheel (a little Traffistar knock-off-ish but whatever). Just don't like them together.
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Old 04-17-08, 09:22 AM
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Not for me
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Old 04-17-08, 09:29 AM
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I was a fan of your IS and I like the G too don't get me wrong, but what are you thinking throwing on 22" is not a towncar...
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Old 04-17-08, 09:56 AM
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20 inches max!
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Nothing for me to add....

I do regret starting the trend of putting my name in thread titles....everybody talks in third person now
 
Old 04-17-08, 10:30 AM
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sorry but not for me neither, 20s max for this car
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