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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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I recently took my EXE KonKaves off to install these wheels. They are the AXIS Matrix in a 20x9.0, et 25 for the front and a 20x10.5, et 35 for the rear. Now I did shave my fenders, a while back, and my car is dropped 2in. This worked by stretching a 255/45/20 Falken FK-452 on the rear. I ran the only other size currently available in the FK-452, a 245/35/30 (just a little too big) Well anyways, for those of you that couldnt make it out to NISEI, here are some shots of my car, with her new shoes.

Before ... (w/EXE Konkave)





and AFTER (w/AXIS Matrix)











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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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I dont know man?I love the koncaves.Paint the axis centers white.At least your fitment is good.Put a 5mm spacer on the rear.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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I'm kinda digging the first set imo......Different then everyone else.

Not that the second set looks bad....they look hot. The Konkaves looks awesome in motion in that picture you posted.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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I like the Axis wheels!
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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They both are hot but I think the Konkaves match your car and hood better
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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good stance on the axis... but i like the EXE better. Do you still have them? willing to sell? please let me know
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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WOW I definately thought people would like the Matrix better. HUH ??? Well, thank you everyone for your feedback. The Konkaves are for sale in the classified section.

Thanks again for all of your input.



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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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tires seem a bit too thin in the rear? they're both nice though - i agree - i think the konklaves flow with your theme better than the matrixs
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Aren't those Konkaves the same wheel that MRR sells????
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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I like the new look- the center style is a bit more 'sporty' than the old EXE, but you've got to love the lip and the offset! A nice improvement on the GS- gives it much more of an agressive stance.

Nice work John!

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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Looking good, no matter which rims you are running.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Lookin' good...love that agressive fitment
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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the new wheels are much nicer. the stretch on the rear is way to extreme for my tastes though.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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although the EXEs looked great on your car, I like the overall look of the Axis better, the big lips are a big + Lets see a front angled shot with the Axis wheels to compare to the angled shot with the EXE
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Im more partial to the second set, but either way I dont think you can go wrong as they both look great on your car!! Love that rolling shot too
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