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Old 05-17-2009 | 06:30 PM
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Default Installed my new wheels today what u guys think?

I finally installed my new wheels today. It really flow with my car really good just want to see what u guys think.

Advan TC II
18x8.5, 18x9.5
245/40/18 and 275/40/18










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Old 05-17-2009 | 06:40 PM
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classy clean look with solid offsets. drop is badly needed. looks good so far.
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I like em. Good job.
Old 05-17-2009 | 06:57 PM
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Great wheels- definitely needs a drop or a larger sidewall or both to make the wheels click with the car.
Old 05-17-2009 | 06:58 PM
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Good to see more Advan wheels. Classic. Understated.
Old 05-17-2009 | 08:32 PM
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IMO you need centercaps. Looks incomplete. Besides that, nice rims.
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hmmm, shouldnt the rears be GTR face with 9.5? regardless, very nice choice.
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Not bad. Need tire shine and a drop.
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drop!
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Do u guys know if Advan sell center caps for these wheels? Or do I have to get centercap from some where else? I might drop the car later but not now want to work on other stuff like lip kit and short shifter next.
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holy wheel gap batman..............

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Originally Posted by grey00lustre
Do u guys know if Advan sell center caps for these wheels? Or do I have to get centercap from some where else? I might drop the car later but not now want to work on other stuff like lip kit and short shifter next.
sure, for example... (excellent pics on this thread)
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-sal...0-shipped.html
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Originally Posted by grey00lustre
Do u guys know if Advan sell center caps for these wheels? Or do I have to get centercap from some where else? I might drop the car later but not now want to work on other stuff like lip kit and short shifter next.
drop > lip kit > shifter...
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You need center caps.. but besides that Nice!
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA
drop > lip kit > shifter...
I agree, drop should be your next step. Actually, I would have dropped it first, then wheels.
Old 05-18-2009 | 09:54 AM
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looks good but i do like the the look of wider wheels
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I'm still curious about the offset of the rear. those look about +25ish. and I thought 9.5+25 was GTR face. Maybe it was +12.. I only say that because I almost pulled the trigger on a set like this many times. I would have expected more concave on the rears.
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA
holy wheel gap batman..............

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lol... i agree.
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Looks good!


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