View Poll Results: Lipped Or Full Face Rims Better

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Feb 3, 2008 | 04:16 PM

#31

ReLexin

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I had Full face on my GS400 using Gianelle Mass 8. Now with my IS i like using lips because its more sporty.

I guess it depends on the car........and the style rim

Feb 3, 2008 | 05:21 PM

#32

iSuxeL

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Originally Posted by mikes rx

^^^

Actually, I consider full face to be more like the G-spider wheels.

(pic courtesy of lexus-parts.com)

So youre telling me the picture that I posted of the Work Emotion's arent full faced?? You are kidding me right?? There is no lip with the Emotions.

Feb 3, 2008 | 05:35 PM

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AsianGirl007

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I've always preferred lipped, but you definately have to watch out for the potholes and parallel parking!

Feb 3, 2008 | 06:17 PM

#34

mikes rx

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Originally Posted by iSuxeL

So youre telling me the picture that I posted of the Work Emotion's arent full faced?? You are kidding me right?? There is no lip with the Emotions.

They are kinda in between, because there is a lip-component there (albeit small), but the spokes themselves extend to the outside edge.

that's different than the spider/isp wheels, which don't have a flat lip component to them at all.

One could consider this area a lip (see arrow):

BTW, this is just my opinion/perception of wheels. I agree with you that spokes to the outside edge = full faced...usually

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Feb 4, 2008 | 10:02 AM

#35

350PsDMeuP

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i like big lips and i cannot lie, when the cars pull with them itty bitty lips, i show them my 4" in lips and it gets funky, yeah, funky yeah!

IF YOU DONOT UNDERSTAND THIS, READ TO THE TUNE OF "SHORTY GOT BACK" BY HEAVY D!

Feb 4, 2008 | 10:06 AM

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350PsDMeuP

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^^^^ i know its corny, but hey what's life without smiles!

Feb 4, 2008 | 01:09 PM

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maxnix

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Weight and strength are much more critical given correct width, hub centricity and offset.

Feb 4, 2008 | 02:08 PM

#38

AsianGirl007

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 350PsDMeuP

Isn't it "Baby got back"? Or did you purposely change the title too?

Feb 4, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianGirl007

Isn't it "Baby got back"? Or did you purposely change the title too?

and the artist lol

::cough cough:: sir mix a lot ::cough cough::

Feb 4, 2008 | 06:56 PM

#40

slowandlow

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From: mi

i would say depends on th look you are going for. if you want a race look go for full face and if you want show get a big lip.
i like the look if this rom it is a 18in Primax 618
i know this rim is cheap but i like the look of it

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Feb 4, 2008 | 07:01 PM

#41

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and the artist lol

::cough cough:: sir mix a lot ::cough cough::

hahaha...you're right! I missed that one.

Feb 4, 2008 | 09:24 PM

#42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Weight and strength are much more critical given correct width, hub centricity and offset.

I have no idea what this means when pertaining to lip vs full face...

Feb 5, 2008 | 11:29 AM

#43

ReLexin

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Do bears live in the woods? Ya i don't understand either.

Feb 5, 2008 | 05:35 PM

#44

slowandlow

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From: mi

hub centricity and offset are key ti your car driveing good. if you dont have hub centric rims it puts stress in the studs to keep the wheel from going off center. with the problem is the studs are designed to hold on the rim and the hub is designed to kep the rin centered.