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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Look what was dropped off at my house today.

Woo Hoo!!!

Sorry, just excited I finally got my new wheels. Palo Uber Forged 18"x7.5". I placed them on the scale and got 17 lbs... Not bad considering I am replacing my 24lbs+ 17"x7" R90's.

Now, to go get tires and get them mounted. Here are some pics.




I will post pics as after I get them installed this week.

BTW, I had great customer service from Bryce and everyone over at Palo Uber. They made sure I got what I ordered and got the wheels to me in only a few days.

Thank you,
John
 
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Whoa! Those look awesome!

Congrats!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Those look awesome! Cant wait to see some pics once they are mounted!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Oooh! Those would look good on my Wanda, too!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 04:01 AM
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hot hot!

im just wondering, are these palo good quality wheels? do they like specialize in these making wheels or anything? cause i have no idea what palo uber is, and just want to get more infos in the comapny and those wheels~ thanks if it's not too far off topic
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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BEAUTIFUL! I would be excited, too...
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:54 AM
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Those are too nice to mount on your MINI! Keep 'em in the living room where they'll stay clean!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jerjer
hot hot!

im just wondering, are these palo good quality wheels? do they like specialize in these making wheels or anything? cause i have no idea what palo uber is, and just want to get more infos in the comapny and those wheels~ thanks if it's not too far off topic

I think they're sourced from SportMax, Model 003. Identical specs.
http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/sportmax_003.shtml
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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me likey.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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The quality appears to be very good/top notch, although I am not a wheel expert and I won't know much more until I get them mounted and balanced.

I haven't heard anything bad about Palo Uber's rims from all the poeple that have bought them before. And if there was an issue, I am sure they would come through and fix the problem correctly. They just seem to be very customer service oriented as far as my last transaction went with them. Big to Bryce over there. He made sure I was a happy and probably returning customer.

Thank you,
John
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Beautiful! Can't wait to see 'em on your PW!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Yeah, they look identical (same wheel???) to the sportmax 003's. But, without the Palo Uber sticker of course.

Can't wait to get them on. I will hopefully on Thursday and post some pics when I do.

Thank you,
John
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JBravoMC
Yeah, they look identical (same wheel???) to the sportmax 003's. But, without the Palo Uber sticker of course.

Can't wait to get them on. I will hopefully on Thursday and post some pics when I do.

Thank you,
John
MC,
They look great!! Congrats and post pics soon.
By the way. How much are those stickers you mentioned?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Are these wheels drilled for two bolt patterns?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Purdy slick!! Those will look GREAT on a PW/B.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Those are 'nice and nice'!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nparker
I think they're sourced from SportMax, Model 003. Identical specs.
http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/sportmax_003.shtml
They do look awfully similar.

Sportmax badges wheels too. I've seen some models as a few brands. The 920 is also an ICE sport wheel.
 
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