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Old 12-07-08, 01:15 AM
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Default Finally Got Some New Shoes...

Finally got myself some new wheels and tires. Thought I would share with the rest of you. Sorry for the crappy pics .

They are Enkei GTC-01s 18x8 and 18x9.5
w/ Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs 235/40/18 and 275/35/18

Tell me what you guys think.


Old 12-07-08, 01:29 AM
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Looks real good!
Old 12-07-08, 01:35 AM
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Congrats on the wheels, I'm not a fan because they remind me of PIAA wheels.
Old 12-07-08, 01:52 AM
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What are PIAA wheels?

Edit: nvm, googled it.
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Enkei always have been my dream of wheels i'm stupid when i went for different wheels, but i'll be getting some later

nice choice and great looking car an
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Originally Posted by MoLexus
Congrats on the wheels, I'm not a fan because they remind me of PIAA wheels.
Really? I think Piaa wheels look sharp, especially the Super Rozza's.
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Originally Posted by blake0387
Finally got myself some new wheels and tires. Thought I would share with the rest of you. Sorry for the crappy pics .

They are Enkei GTC-01s 18x8 and 18x9.5
w/ Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs 235/40/18 and 275/35/18

Tell me what you guys think.
The wheels look nice! Was there a reason you chose to stick with 18"s instead of going up to 19"s?
Old 12-07-08, 08:11 AM
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Not a fan of 18's.
The tuner style ain't doing much for me either.
Good thing we have different tastes in this world. As long as the owner likes them that's all that matters.
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Not a fan of 18's.
The tuner style ain't doing much for me either.
Good thing we have different tastes in this world. As long as the owner likes them that's all that matters.
+1. I'm a fan of changing things up a bit more with the aftermarket purchase. Nineteens look so good on the 2IS. Again, as long as YOU smile when you look at your car .
Old 12-07-08, 09:52 AM
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Great choice; nice, good looking, light wheels.

As to the tuner vs VIP look, it's all about whether you're for go or for show.
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looks good
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Originally Posted by montgb
The wheels look nice! Was there a reason you chose to stick with 18"s instead of going up to 19"s?
I really did this mod more for performance reasons than aesthetic ones so with that spirit in mind I stayed with 18's. I do agree though, 19s fill out the wheel wells really nicely.
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nice finish... now dress up those tires
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looking real nice there!
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Congrats!


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