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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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I just orded my new ace slick hyperblack wheels 18/19 with Nitto Invos
275 up front, 305 out back... now I just need to be patient until they arrive.... ugh
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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those should look excellent !!!- pics when mounted please.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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Very nice. Where did you buy them?
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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This was such a hard decision - how wide, how tall, do I want to flare, tire brand, look, color... etc. etc... My wife is tired of hearing me talk about it so today was the day to order

I got them from disount tire direct. They have a decent sale going on wheels. $700 for the wheels, tires, I added splined lugs, new sensors, mounted, balanced and shipped to my door for 2k.

It was by far the best deal I could find, and I have been hunting...

If you have questions, let me know. The closest competitor was around $2500, and that didn't include sensors or 305's.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Very nice, mounted and balanced to the door is a huge plus!
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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Looking forward to seeing the installed pictures!
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Looking forward to seeing the installed pictures!
and enjoy that new mod

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Should Look Good.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Munky
I just orded my new ace slick hyperblack wheels 18/19 with Nitto Invos
275 up front, 305 out back... now I just need to be patient until they arrive.... ugh
maybe a quick pic to help you pass the time




i have the same set up but with Michelin PS2's
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by QKSLVR Z
maybe a quick pic to help you pass the time




i have the same set up but with Michelin PS2's

Your pics just wiped out any buyers remorse I have had! Wow, your car looks awesome! I can't wait for them to get here. Since the car is on Jack stands, i think I will lower it a bit as well... might as well pass the time...
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Congrats on the purchase. I can't wait to see pics
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Your pics just wiped out any buyers remorse I have had! Wow, your car looks awesome! I can't wait for them to get here. Since the car is on Jack stands, i think I will lower it a bit as well... might as well pass the time...
mine is lowered all the way on stock bolts.. it can be lower with coilovers or longer bolts, but this is good for me for now
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by QKSLVR Z
mine is lowered all the way on stock bolts.. it can be lower with coilovers or longer bolts, but this is good for me for now
it isn't too difficult to lower correct? I might give that a shot tonight. I am going to stick with lowering on stock bols. I don't want it slammed, just tight.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Real easy...get an allignment afterwards. Takes about 30 minutes if you have a helper
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Indy
Real easy...get an allignment afterwards. Takes about 30 minutes if you have a helper
I just went out to the garage, and took a look with the car on jackstands. It loks like it will be a 5 minute job... not bad at all
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Originally Posted by Munky
I just orded my new ace slick hyperblack wheels 18/19 with Nitto Invos
275 up front, 305 out back... now I just need to be patient until they arrive.... ugh
decided on which rims huh? i still havent pulled the trigger on rims and tires yet but working on it
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Gitusum
decided on which rims huh? i still havent pulled the trigger on rims and tires yet but working on it
I finally took my foot off the hose today. The wife was sick of heaing about wheels so I just got er done.....
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Munky
I finally took my foot off the hose today. The wife was sick of heaing about wheels so I just got er done.....
cant wait to see em and i guess mike is getting you to join the corvette club as well? I am hoping to get my new spyders in the next few weeks and cant wait to pull the trigger myself
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