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What do you guys think ???

Old 08-21-06, 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 08-21-06, 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.
Old 08-21-06, 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.
Old 08-21-06, 01:41 PM
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I like the Axis wheels!
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They both are hot but I think the Konkaves match your car and hood better
Old 08-21-06, 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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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 08-21-06, 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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Aren't those Konkaves the same wheel that MRR sells????
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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!

-Bob
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Looking good, no matter which rims you are running.
Old 08-21-06, 05:26 PM
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Lookin' good...love that agressive fitment
Old 08-21-06, 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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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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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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