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Old 04-11-2006, 04:04 PM
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2perCooper|New Wheels/Tires **Pics Inside**
Wheel: JLine SDMSL2
Size: 18x8 - 1" lip in front (BBK Fitment ), 1.75" lip in rear
Tires: 225/35-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

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Old 04-11-2006, 04:57 PM
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That's interesting pattern/design.
 
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Old 04-11-2006, 05:19 PM
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Me wanty! Those look so cool. Can't wait to see more...
 
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Stop being a tease......

any pics on a MINI?
 
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2per- i thought you sold those already! wrap them.
 
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2per- i thought you sold those already! wrap them.
decided to keep them along with the "other" stuff. Stay tuned...
 
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are they 15s?

If so i WANT SOME SO BADLY
 
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^^ nooo! those are like 18's (ok, now im spoiling the fun..)
 
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J-Line?
 
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Originally Posted by kenchan
^^ nooo! those are like 18's (ok, now im spoiling the fun..)
yah thats what the lug:wheel size ratio seemed like to me too...but i was just hoping for 15s
 
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yeh they are JLine..
 
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Nice guys . Some of you know your wheels!

**Update in 1st post with pics!!!**
 
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Nice! Is yours a MC with MCS hood (bonnet)? Rubbing on your 225-35-18?
 
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Looks great...

Do you have any idea what they weigh? I am in the market for some new wheels but don't want somehting heavier than my R90's but want to go 18" as well.

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Originally Posted by fs-mini
Nice! Is yours a MC with MCS hood (bonnet)? Rubbing on your 225-35-18?
Yes, MC with MCS ViS Racing CF hood. Nope no rubbing with 225/35-18, custom offsets are great when wanting to go with wider tires. Lowered on H&R springs.
 
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Originally Posted by JBravoMC
Looks great...

Do you have any idea what they weigh? I am in the market for some new wheels but don't want somehting heavier than my R90's but want to go 18" as well.

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No idea on how much the R90's weight, but these are roughly 20lbs a piece. Not much in weight savings since these are 2pc wheels.
 
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2per- i told you not to take my car out while i was at work!


nice ride!
 
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your car looks great with the wheels... how much did they cost you without tires if you dont mind me asking....
 
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looks real tight man.

i read your specs. im assuming you didnt lower it. am i right?
 
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Originally Posted by RIVAL
looks real tight man.

i read your specs. im assuming you didnt lower it. am i right?
Nope, its lowered...stock dampers with H&R springs.
 
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bling kaching, sweet wheels!
 
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Originally Posted by 2perCooper
Nope, its lowered...stock dampers with H&R springs.
stock dampers? as in stock shocks? ... is ther a pad that sits on top of the springs?
 
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Looks awesome man!!! well done keep up the good work.
 
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Originally Posted by astromini
stock dampers? as in stock shocks? ... is ther a pad that sits on top of the springs?
yeah, stock shocks. dont know about the pad thing though.
 
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