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Old 11-13-11, 04:15 PM
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Default SGM + bronze wheels = my 2IS?

Searched everywhere, and only found these very few SGM 2ISs with bronze wheels...not a good sampling.








But a plus, I'd be one of only a few out there that have the combo.

Anyhow, I'm seriously considering doing an 18x8/18x9 staggered 5Zigen Black Racing Pro N1 20 offset bronze setup :



I was just trying to get a look into what it might look like before the purchase. If you can find another SGM + bronze wheel picture please post it. Anything along the lines I'm going for will be great.

BTW, with a 20 offset and BC coilovers I assume I'll need to modify the wheel liners and cut some "tabs" I hear?

Thanks!
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Just found this TenzoR to be very similar to the 5Zigen :



SSR wheel also very similar :


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and roll the rear quarter panels
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
and roll the rear quarter panels
Noted! 10 char
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Bronze is sexy!!
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doesnt look bad at all! go for it
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Anyone know what wheel is that in the 1st pic?
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Volk sf winnings
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Originally Posted by 1sicklexus
Volk sf winnings
One sick wheel. But not for $4000 a set without tires
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having these wheels delivered. should be here any hour!!! theyre getting mounted tomorrow, ill have pics up in no time
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^^^They look sick...
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my cousin's car... he just got them installed this weekend!

forgestar f14 in textured bronze
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^ That's bad ***!
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Thanks for the additional pics guys! I like those TSWs too...please post pics once able.

Those textured wheels look brown...but it could be the lighting.

Wish I could afford Advans!
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https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-g...9-49-19_27.jpg teaser


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