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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Finally got myself some new wheels and tires. Thought I would share with the rest of you. Sorry for the crappy pics .

They are Enkei GTC-01s 18x8 and 18x9.5
w/ Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs 235/40/18 and 275/35/18

Tell me what you guys think.


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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Looks real good!
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Congrats on the wheels, I'm not a fan because they remind me of PIAA wheels.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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What are PIAA wheels?

Edit: nvm, googled it.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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Enkei always have been my dream of wheels i'm stupid when i went for different wheels, but i'll be getting some later

nice choice and great looking car an
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MoLexus
Congrats on the wheels, I'm not a fan because they remind me of PIAA wheels.
Really? I think Piaa wheels look sharp, especially the Super Rozza's.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by blake0387
Finally got myself some new wheels and tires. Thought I would share with the rest of you. Sorry for the crappy pics .

They are Enkei GTC-01s 18x8 and 18x9.5
w/ Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs 235/40/18 and 275/35/18

Tell me what you guys think.
The wheels look nice! Was there a reason you chose to stick with 18"s instead of going up to 19"s?
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Not a fan of 18's.
The tuner style ain't doing much for me either.
Good thing we have different tastes in this world. As long as the owner likes them that's all that matters.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Not a fan of 18's.
The tuner style ain't doing much for me either.
Good thing we have different tastes in this world. As long as the owner likes them that's all that matters.
+1. I'm a fan of changing things up a bit more with the aftermarket purchase. Nineteens look so good on the 2IS. Again, as long as YOU smile when you look at your car .
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Great choice; nice, good looking, light wheels.

As to the tuner vs VIP look, it's all about whether you're for go or for show.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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looks good
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by montgb
The wheels look nice! Was there a reason you chose to stick with 18"s instead of going up to 19"s?
I really did this mod more for performance reasons than aesthetic ones so with that spirit in mind I stayed with 18's. I do agree though, 19s fill out the wheel wells really nicely.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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nice finish... now dress up those tires
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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looking real nice there!
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Congrats!
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