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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Default Picked up some BBS Rx Wheels

Snagged these on ebay for a pretty good deal. I love the style and they sud look dope on the lex.


Any Recommendations for tires? Checking out Hankook and Mich pilots


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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Wheel specs would help...
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tacomonkey
Wheel specs would help...
my bad! 17x7.5
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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225/45/17 would do.. Too bad they werent bigger/wider
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jadu
225/45/17 would do.. Too bad they werent bigger/wider
agreed ----but you can pull it off nicely if you drop your car right down-----17's work best on slammed sc's.

do u mind if i ask how much u paid?

aside from some minor curb rash they look in great shape.

thanks
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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I paid 550 for them, pretty good I think
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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550 doesnt sound too bad----bbs is a quality brand rim from what i can gather.

good luck

thanks for sharing
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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thats a good *** price.. look real nice btw
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jadu
225/45/17 would do..
I was thinking 235/45/17, Lil too big for 7.5's?

Another Idea was 235's in the back and 225 up front to reduce chance of rubbing. Is it a no-no to go different widths on the front and back??

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what are the offsets?the look high +45 or more....
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Originally Posted by MDSC
what are the offsets?the look high +45 or more....
right on the money
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Nice grab there, post up some pictures when you mount them.
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235's will fit no prob.
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Very nice
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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those gonna be sunk like crazy man
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