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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Thumbs up [INSTALLED]18x9.5+22 Prodrive GC-05F[/INSTALLED]

Thank you inspector

That's F as in Forged

Michelin PS2s are light tires

Offsets check

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Wheels—18x9.5+22 Prodrive GC-05F (Thanks to Jason from World One Performance)
I always hate when people post wheel pics and don't list tires and suspension:
Tires are Michelin PS2s—265/35F, 275/35R
Suspension—Hotchkis TVS 1

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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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sweet rims. rim specs werent needed since u took pic of the spec but nice that u added all the specs we are seeing
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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^ fixed. I meant tires and suspension specs.

And thanks! Now I understand why people always say pictures don't do them justice. They look truly sick in person.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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that tvs kit is a good drop. good job!
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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very nice....and nice scale
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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wheels look great..are you lowered ?
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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Needs to go lower!
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Old May 1, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Great wheels. I can appreciate them cause I know they're expensive.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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I'm not sure which are more badass, the wheels or the tires. Looks great man!
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Old May 1, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ctwentytwo
Great wheels. I can appreciate them cause I know they're expensive.
Actually got these for less than I was quoted for RGIIs, which were on my list you may recall...now replacements would be another story.

Originally Posted by THE TECH
Needs to go lower!
I was waiting for this comment...but not from you Tech! I'm sure my 35 series tires are contributing to slightly larger gaps but it's plenty low for my driving conditions, especially in the front.

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I'm not sure which are more badass, the wheels or the tires. Looks great man!
Just on the short ride I took after installation, I can already tell I will love these tires. For 35 series wide tires, they are very well behaved. They ride better than my 17's and exhibit less tramlining. PS2s are truly a no compromise tire if they stick and wear well like everyone says they do.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Nice rims!

Why did you go with 9.5" all around, versus a wider rim in back? Just wondering, since the typical setup would be the staggered sizes.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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^ Thanks.

Tire sizes. I knew I was never going to go wider than 275 in the rear since I am N/A, therefore no reason to be turning a heavier wheel.

I think a 9" front and 10" rear offers the best looks and flexibility for tire combos on this car, but this particular wheel only comes in 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5.
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
Thank you inspector

Wheels—18x9.5+22 Prodrive GC-05F (Thanks to Jason from World One Performance)
I always hate when people post wheel pics and don't list tires and suspension:
Tires are Michelin PS2s—265/35F, 275/35R
Suspension—Hotchkis TVS 1
This is a great looking setup! I was very very close to going with the prodrives myself. fits the car well...
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Old May 2, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
^ Thanks.

Tire sizes. I knew I was never going to go wider than 275 in the rear since I am N/A, therefore no reason to be turning a heavier wheel.

I think a 9" front and 10" rear offers the best looks and flexibility for tire combos on this car, but this particular wheel only comes in 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5.
Also the 265's on the front would have been pinched on a 8.5 inch rim
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Old May 2, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scarab440
This is a great looking setup!
Thanks...since we have the same wheel sizes, offsets and tires sizes this should give you a good idea what your setup would look like dropped on Hotchkis springs if you ever decide to go that route.

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Also the 265's on the front would have been pinched on a 8.5 inch rim
Agreed...I'd rather stretch a 255 on a 9.5 than get sloppy sidewalls on a 8.5.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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Nice setup. I like it. (It probably would look a little better lowered more, but who cares.)
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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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Prodrive = Superfantastic.

No Lip, you're a winner!
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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Wholey Smokes
Nice setup. I like it. (It probably would look a little better lowered more, but who cares.)
Thanks. I'm a fan of the slammed look, just not the extra expense of adj. control arms/coilovers and sacrifice in ride quality, ground clearance, etc. I can currently barely stick fit my index finger between the front tire and fender and two at the rear. If I get bored I might try cutting down the rear upper spring mount one day, but the car drives so incredible right now, I don't want to mess with it.

As an aside, I was at a car show recently and noticed how a lot of the super cars out there have huge wheels gaps compared to the Z stock for stock.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Nice wheels...good choice
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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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nice.. should of when with a wider tires..
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