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L-Tuned Salina rims are on! (downsizing from 20's)

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Old 06-15-05, 08:08 PM
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Default L-Tuned Salina rims are on!

Just a couple quick pics, the car is dirty and the pics didn't turn out that great but here ya go!

BEFORE: ADR Sterling 20x8.5 on 245/35 Nitto's



AFTER 18" L-Tuned Salina 245/40 on the front and 275/35 on the rear




Yeah that's right, I'm downgrading and selling the 20's. Ride is smoother but mostly the car is quicker with the lighter wheels on there. I know, not the bling bling that it once was, but my plans are to pick up a older SC300 for a na-t project car and the GS will carry daily driver duties so I figured the 18's will be a better choice for the daily commute. Plus it makes my car an official L-Tuned stage 2 (well after friday when I get the emblems put on). I'll get some better pics up after the emblems get on and i get her cleaned up.

Tony

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I like it Tony. It looks more natural to me and the silver Salinas go well with the Blue
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I think the 18's still look classy, and besides, they are more practical for your daily commute. The ride still looks great
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a lot cleaner than before.
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Nice move mahn!!
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Definately an upgrade even though it is a downgrade in size
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imo,with clear side lights and 01+ tails it would look even cleaner
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Originally Posted by chuckb
imo,with clear side lights and 01+ tails it would look even cleaner

This is true!
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Hey....your car looks like a mirror image of my car minus the TTE.
Great looking car
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Thanks guys! It's the first set of rims that haven't been chrome on my car so it might take a little getting used to but everyone at work said it totally changed the car from MTV cribs to a more sporty ride.
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Originally Posted by DrewGS4
Hey....your car looks like a mirror image of my car minus the TTE.
Great looking car
and the grille's! Nice ride yourself!
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Originally Posted by DrewGS4
Hey....your car looks like a mirror image of my car minus the TTE.
Great looking car
I miss it sometimes.



Looking good Drew.
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