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12-06-2008, 10:02 PM

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^^^Those look really good.

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12-06-2008, 10:31 PM

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Just got these on ebay for 900 bucks including shipping.

18x8 and 18x 8.5 I think these are the track rims.

The stock tire size I think is 225//45/18 and 245/45/18. Can anyone confirm?

installed pics now!!! i really like how those are painted.. it's definitely different than anything i've seen on stock rims.

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12-08-2008, 02:06 PM

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After seeing all the pics i thought i should try it on my stock rims. Specially since winter is comming up. Heres my pic. Sorry took the pics of my camera phone so qualaty not that good.

I choose Bronze for my silverstone Z,

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They actually look alot brighter than they look. will try to put a better pic soon.

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12-08-2008, 03:22 PM

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Great thread, the more i look at this the more i want to keep my 03 rays. The only reason i would want to change it is cuz i want wider wheels.

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12-08-2008, 09:52 PM

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^^^ Pretty much what I've been thinking. Those OEM Touring 17s are just too narrow.

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12-09-2008, 01:15 AM

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^+1, for that much $, i coulda gotten some used 19" Axis Hiros lol. But as long as he's happy then that's all that matters

or rotas?

Still looks unique tho, would like to see them on a car.

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12-10-2008, 09:03 AM

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Best I can do at work. More pics when I have a chance on the weekend

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12-10-2008, 03:16 PM

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time for spacers now...

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12-10-2008, 06:55 PM

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Well instead of saving up for some volks i think im gonna keep my wheels. I already put in 25mm/30mm spacers on and it looks GREAT lol. With the money i save i can get the front end repainted and get all the damn door dings out. Great thread!

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12-10-2008, 06:58 PM

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^^^ Pretty much what I've been thinking. Those OEM Touring 17s are just too narrow.

YES, i think the oem 17s are ugly, but they look even worse when seen from behind the car. It's sooo narrow, kinda like bicycle wheels lol. Even the 03 oem rays look narrow to me, i guess ima go with 235/40 front, 265/35 rear for my next tires to make it look wider than it is. Some of the 17s ive seen on here look pretty good tho.

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12-21-2008, 05:27 PM

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heres mine

i want a red lip =(

what size are your rims? nice setup

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12-23-2008, 08:15 PM

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Here's my current project, they'll get done one day...rattled. Debating on whether to sand down the RAYS/FORGED lettering and polish it...thoughts?

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12-23-2008, 09:59 PM

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^ Def try to post a pic up once installed. I too have a track brickyard n im curious as to how those would look on my car.

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12-23-2008, 10:26 PM

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heavier coats should make it gloss better. just don't overdo it to where it runs.

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12-24-2008, 07:26 AM

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Will do.

How they are pictured is actually the look I'm trying to achieve. Never been a fan of glossy black wheels, but to each his own I suppose. It's a black metallic color which helps to give it depth, but still keeps it satin.

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