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Old 03-01-10, 09:49 AM
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Default Just put on some 18"s, Opinions please

Just got some TSW Vortex wheels wrapped in Goodyear RS-A's 225-45-18. Just wanted to know what you guys think, i know it would look better with a drop but it would be pretty hard with MI weather.




Old 03-01-10, 10:00 AM
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looks great!

nice color combo...
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those do look great, I might have to look into those for mine.
Old 03-01-10, 12:44 PM
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i like those a lot. clean es. you should at least drop with h&r though
Old 03-01-10, 03:48 PM
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Very Nice. Good luck if you decide to lower it.

p.s. I would give anything for those clear tail lights LOL ;P
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Love it. Totally gives the car a better, updated look. I want some!
Old 03-01-10, 04:13 PM
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clean rims onyour ES!
Old 03-01-10, 08:03 PM
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Looks great! Awesome choice!
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Looks great, I love the clean look.
Old 03-01-10, 08:14 PM
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Looks good. The alloy matches the color scheme of your ES very well.
Originally I was looking for the Enkei LM1 but they discountinued them some time back and was very difficult to find. I almost bought the TSW Vortex, but ended up getting Boss 328.
When I was on 18's I always wrapped them in 225/40/18 without any rubbing.
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out of curiosity what's the offset on those bad boys? Seems to be 'closer' to the outer fender of the car, vs. my ET40 rims...
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
out of curiosity what's the offset on those bad boys? Seems to be 'closer' to the outer fender of the car, vs. my ET40 rims...
+40mm

thanks for the compliments guys
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good taste!
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very nice and clean es
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Really clean look to her.

Nice ride...


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