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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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New wheels on the car...yay!

Motegi Racing FF7 18"
Pirelli PZero Nero

The ride is actually a bit better than my 17" Toyo's on the S-Lites. I was stunned. Great tires..







 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Looks better on you MCS then on your pic sample.
Question on you tires size? 215-35-18 or 215-40-18 or 215-40-18 or 225-40-18?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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Looks great
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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those wheels show a fantastic view of your awesome cross drilled rotors and massive calipers.

i love it. it screams "i'm a race car!"
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_MINI
Looks better on you MCS then on your pic sample.
Question on you tires size? 215-35-18 or 215-40-18 or 215-40-18 or 225-40-18?
AC, I think the sidewall says P215/35ZR18





S
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Those are some huge wheels! WOW. Rubbing?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Looks super

I had considered going up in size but weight just weighed on me too much

Love your brakes too
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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swwwweeeet
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_MINI
Looks better on you MCS then on your pic sample.
Question on you tires size? 215-35-18 or 215-40-18 or 215-40-18 or 225-40-18?
Meeneeboy is correct....

215-35-18 :smile:
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MGear
swwwweeeet
Thanks!

(BTW, I owe you a PM...just been slow...)
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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new wheels

Very nice!

But given the road conditions of western pennsylvania, I'll stick with my 16 inch Rotas (for now....)

vin.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Great Wheels & Brakes. That's a nice looking MCS!
 
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