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[INSTALLED]18x9.5+22 Prodrive GC-05F[/INSTALLED]

Old 04-30-2007, 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

Concave sex



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 04-30-2007, 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
Old 04-30-2007, 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.
Old 04-30-2007, 07:32 PM
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that tvs kit is a good drop. good job!
Old 04-30-2007, 09:07 PM
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very nice....and nice scale
Old 04-30-2007, 09:20 PM
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wheels look great..are you lowered ?
Old 05-01-2007, 06:03 AM
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Needs to go lower!
Old 05-01-2007, 07:12 AM
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Great wheels. I can appreciate them cause I know they're expensive.
Old 05-01-2007, 07:26 AM
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I'm not sure which are more badass, the wheels or the tires. Looks great man!
Old 05-01-2007, 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.

Originally Posted by Nihilation
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.
Old 05-02-2007, 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.
Old 05-02-2007, 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.
Old 05-02-2007, 05:04 PM
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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...
Old 05-02-2007, 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
Old 05-02-2007, 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.

Originally Posted by Scarab440
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.
Old 05-03-2007, 06:15 AM
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Nice setup. I like it. (It probably would look a little better lowered more, but who cares.)
Old 05-03-2007, 07:31 AM
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Prodrive = Superfantastic.

No Lip, you're a winner!
Old 05-03-2007, 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.
Old 05-03-2007, 12:40 PM
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Nice wheels...good choice
Old 05-03-2007, 06:05 PM
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nice.. should of when with a wider tires..

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