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Maytag
Joined: 28 Jun 2007
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Location: Palmyra, PA
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| Posted: 8/24/08 5:54AM Post subject: BBS RC 17x8 +42 |
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Pics of the new wheels. I don't see lowering springs in the near future due to cost. I got these brand new rims for a great deal, $405. Tires are General Exclaim UHP 225/45ZR17. $80 each at Tirerack.com with a $50 visa gift card, so they really came to $67.50 each.
I think this size is perfect for the 8" wide wheel. No sidewall stretching or excess. Looks perfect. I'm really pleased with this tire and wheel combo.
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longboardluv
Joined: 18 Feb 2008
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| Posted: 8/24/08 7:18AM Post subject: |
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| yeah looks good with you color of xb. |
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CIONIDE
Joined: 04 Nov 2007
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: 8/24/08 9:21AM Post subject: |
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Nice to see you got your new shoes & socks on; longboardluv pegged it, those look great on Classic Silver.
I know it's several months away, but ask for springs for Christmas/Hannakuh/Kwanza/etc.; the xB just cries out for them. |
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roXor_boXor
Joined: 01 Dec 2004
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Location: Packerland
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| Posted: 8/24/08 10:12AM Post subject: |
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Looks good! Makes me wish I had done 17's...
Definitely recommend springs when you can.
I have the same tires in 235/35/19 and they are excellent. Pretty much as you said you can't beat the price.
What are your plans for winter?
I can't recommend the Exclaim UHP's for winter use though and Tire Rack agrees.
Tire Rack wrote: While meeting minimum tread design standards to be "M+S" branded, the Exclaim UHP is designed to provide high levels of traction, response and control in dry conditions, along with superior hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions. We do not suggest Exclaim UHP tires be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
There are plenty of good winter tires you could stick on your stock steelies in the winter. The money you spend provides more safety and makes both sets of tires last longer. I'm heading for my fourth winter from my current winter tires. |
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Maytag
Joined: 28 Jun 2007
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Location: Palmyra, PA
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| Posted: 8/24/08 10:18AM Post subject: |
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| Yeah, I'll definitely be going with dedicated snows on the steelies for the winter. That's also why I did the PVC pipe trick for the sensors. Check out my other post: http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=234237 |
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roXor_boXor
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| Posted: 8/24/08 10:55AM Post subject: |
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Cool.
btw here is a quick and dirty PS to give you some inspiration in a TRD/ NF'ish sort of way:
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BBN-Boys
Joined: 04 Jul 2008
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| Posted: 8/24/08 1:14PM Post subject: |
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| You got a great deal for them!! Keep on modding! :) |
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Maytag
Joined: 28 Jun 2007
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Location: Palmyra, PA
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| Posted: 8/24/08 1:27PM Post subject: |
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| Thanks guys. Thanks for the inspiration with the photoshop. I actually like the stock ride height on the front. I like how the spacing looks uniform between the top and sides of the tire with the fender. The rear however is too high. If that were uniform as well, I would never consider lowering. |
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