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birdy233 Dec 13, 2006 03:38 PM

Brand Spanking New Set of Exel BK-7's with Brand New Tires!
 
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Brand new full set of four 17" Exel Bk-7's in pure white with brand new 17" Federal 595 tires...paid $900 will sell for $635 plus actual shipping cost or free pickup in the DFW area.

birdy233 Dec 13, 2006 07:38 PM

I do take paypal and here is my e-bay feedback:

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...me=STRK:ME:UFS

birdy233 Dec 15, 2006 05:50 AM

now on e-bay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120065445780

89AKurt Dec 16, 2006 10:48 AM

They would look good on Swifty.

birdy233 Dec 16, 2006 03:03 PM

Message sent!

89AKurt Dec 16, 2006 08:43 PM

Really good.

birdy233 Dec 16, 2006 09:07 PM

sale pending

89AKurt Jan 5, 2007 07:30 PM

Sold and recieved.
 
My only disappointment is not knowing to ask if the stock lug nuts fit.:mad:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/3...6ee1a2.jpg?v=0
I was going to mount tonight before leaving early for track time. What a let-down.

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These are much lighter.

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Tank wheel.

birdy233 Jan 5, 2007 07:45 PM

Glad you got them!! I didn't even check the lugs as I never mounted them. I know Wheel max sells the tuner lug nut kit with wheel lock for $39.99 Hope you like them!!

89AKurt Jan 9, 2007 09:16 AM

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I recieved the night before going to Firebird, so had to go to Discount Tire near the track for the lug bolts. Lucky I thought of bringing a large crescent wrench because the MINI lug wrench didn't fit the special socket. One of the regulars told me new tires should be heat cycled for at least 100 miles of easy driving, put away for awhile, then they should last longer (next time). They were balanced and mounted correctly. But all the emblems on the spokes (1 per wh) fell off the first day!:eek: And gee there are brakes behind the wheels!
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Taken the second day.

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Almost lost it soon after rotating the tires.:impatient Once they got warmed up and worn in, they performed well.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/3...127fa8b0_o.jpg
What over 4 hours of track time will do! I am dubious of the pointed tread blocks. It's like grating cheeze: the following edge folds over creating ridges that make it feel squishy. There is no support at the points so they fold over first. I'm tempted to take a disk sander to the tires to get a shaved result.

Saving 12 pounds a wheel is noticable! Glad I got these wheels. Thanks Jeff!

dave Jan 9, 2007 09:27 AM

The new wheels look good. :thumbsup: The track (and even autocross for that matter) can produce a lot of heat in the brakes. That causes the wheels to expand slightly and the caps go bye-bye. I lost three caps that way myself on my rewinds. :sad: Also, that kind of tire wear is pretty normal for a street tire with that pattern (I had similar wear on my Yokohama AVS ES100's). The ridges will wear down with some street driving. Sounds like a great time though. :)

Chubbafied Jan 9, 2007 10:00 AM


Originally Posted by 89AKurt (Post 1309312)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/3...ab82f8d7_o.jpg
Almost lost it soon after rotating the tires.:impatient Once they got warmed up and worn in, they performed well.

:thumbsup:

Whoa! DORIFTO Action here!

89AKurt Jan 10, 2007 12:09 PM

Testing new signature.


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