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Old 11-03-01, 11:23 AM
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Default 26" Rims!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click the following link for some 26" rims on a Lex SUV!!!

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...nce=0&res=high

That's HUGE!!!!
Old 11-03-01, 11:32 AM
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Whoa those are huge!!!!!!!!!! Imagine those on my little rx300. Those must cost so much money
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Who makes 26" tires??
Old 11-03-01, 11:51 AM
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Originally posted by Richie
Who makes 26" tires??
looks like it's yokohama avs sport.
Old 11-03-01, 02:37 PM
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Here's one on display at SEMA.
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Old 11-03-01, 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by Richie
Who makes 26" tires??
Look closely at the graphic posted on various spots on the car....It reads "335/25/yr26"
Unless Im seeing things I think the wheel is Yokahama also?????
Old 11-04-01, 04:29 AM
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Is that a tire you and I can buy from our locar tire shop or is it custom made??
Old 11-04-01, 08:53 AM
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My goodness that thing is big! I thought the Giovanna Attack that comes in 23's were the biggest wheel made?!

How much are those wheels, $3000 for one?
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I'm sure you would be able to buy a whole car for the price of 4 26" wheels and tires.
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just ordered my 26" wheels,had to sell the wife,house and put the baby into a child labor camp but hey 26" wheels goto be worth it!
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just ordered my 26" wheels,had to sell the wife,house and put the baby into a child labor camp but hey 26" wheels goto be worth it!
LOL, they won't even fit the IS200!!!!
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will so.................................................................................................................





if you cut of the wheel arches................
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OK, you've got me but how low can you go with those rims ?
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I think they look great.

Impractical, but good looking.

I wonder what the ride is like?
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If I could I would!


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