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Old 07-02-07, 10:48 AM
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I too have the Michelin PS2's, which I replaced the OEM Dunlops at 18k. You guys are right in that the Michelin's are a bazillion times better. First thing I noticed when I got them was how quiet and more responsive they are. Then after a few fun roads I realized just how much more they stick to the road. Oh they are also lighter than most other tires. Only downside with these are the price.

Back on topic.. The Enkei wheels look HOT!! They have a Lexus look to them and fit the car very well. How much and where did you get them? Do you have springs or stock suspension?

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Old 07-02-07, 11:01 AM
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I know Enkei makes AME wheels... but aren't these supposedly sold under the AME brand?
Old 07-02-07, 11:09 AM
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chinese tire shop? I see the reflections....
Old 07-02-07, 11:19 AM
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That looks nice, now you need to put some tire shine and take daytime pics.
Old 07-02-07, 11:33 AM
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Sorry...forget to mention some info...

Front - 19x8.5J +40 w/ Michelin PS2 245/35/R19
Rear - 19x9.5J +40 w/ Michelin PS2 275/30/R19

The tireshop guy didn't install the TPMS sensor because for the stock wheel, the TPMS sensor sits on the surface of the wheel. However, in FS-01 there's a gap between the tpms sensor and the surface of the wheel. If I want to install the TPMS sensor, it looks like it hangs there without any support (usually the surface of the wheel). In this case, can I install the TPMS sensor? Does this mean "incompatible"?
Old 07-02-07, 11:39 AM
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i love how the spokes look..... so they are selling these as enkei, not AME? I know the difference, but for some reason i thought AME was marketing them.
Old 07-02-07, 11:45 AM
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loooks pretty sick now dump it
Old 07-02-07, 11:48 AM
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ENKEI FTW! I'm going to get some ENKEI Racing GTC01's!!!! When i get money first...
Old 07-02-07, 11:49 AM
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wow they actually look small for 19's. I like em though. Very nice.

sucks rocketguy, the people you bought them from have now taken what like 4 months? i can't stand those dudes at some place I am not supposed to say or dave will get mad..
Old 07-02-07, 11:51 AM
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arent those AMEs? im so confused lol they look HOT tho, nice choice

combfilter, i do agree they do look a little small, and i think its cuz he got pretty big tires IMO. If he got smaller profile rubbers it would look better. PS2's generally run pretty big from what ive seen, I used to run a 225/35 and 255/30 instead of a 235/35 and 265/30 when i had my PS2's cuz they were so much bigger.

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Old 07-02-07, 11:52 AM
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dunno, im not a hater but i think they dont look that great. but its about what you like anyway - not us.
Old 07-02-07, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by trinityhk
arent those AMEs? im so confused lol
Enkei makes AME wheels.
Old 07-02-07, 11:59 AM
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Those are f'ing sweet. Any rubbing or any other issues besides TPMS with your set up?
Old 07-02-07, 12:13 PM
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i dont think they look small at all. looks awesome. one of the nicest lipless rim! bravo eddie.
Old 07-02-07, 12:34 PM
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I was afraid this was another one of those SUPER PIMPin, BLING WHEEL threads....thank god....they look great.....congrats man!



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