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Old 04-14-16, 09:10 AM
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I thought it might be fun to share with other members the evolution of my wheels starting with what came on the car and what I have now. What are you guys planning to upgrade to or what's your "ultimate" setup?

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Photo taken the day I brought the car home 4 years ago. OEM shiny 16's.
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About a year later, still rockin' 16's but with these Tire Rack jobbies. Damn, look at that sidewall
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Year three: my first real "upgrade", 18" TSWs and Megan coils.
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As of today: Miro concave 19". 19x8.5 f and 10" in the rear.
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eh i'll play.

day the brought her home, OEM 16" chrome with gold package that i eventually converted to all chrome including all emblems.
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first set of wheels, 19" SSR vienna kries, classic VIP!
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ran on some full face 19" Wedsport SA-55Ms for a stint, miss these!
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then 20" Weds Maverick 405S, too heavy!
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currently on 19" Work VS-TX, custom built to my specs!
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dream wheels would be 19" OZ Futura with step lip, or 19" concave Volk Racing ZE40s in bronze or matte blue gunmetal!
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^^ I like them all
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Originally Posted by Hiroshi12
Photo taken the day I brought the car home 4 years ago. OEM shiny 16's.
Do you still own the "OEM shiny 16's"?
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No, sorry. Sold em a while back.
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