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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Well after 5 years of running the same wheels i decided it was time for a change. So out with the old and in with the new
After months of searching i decided to go with Savini 3piece Black Di Forze.
20x9 in fron and 20x11 in the rear

Im happy with the results but i still need to lower the rear about an inch and take some better pics with my camera insted of my phone lol













At the tire shop.



Old tires compared to new












Tires are 325/25/20 and 255/30/20

Next step L5 fenders!
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Looks good!!
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Excellent choice - really sets car off!

Need to let that front end hang naturally
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Very nice looking wheels
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Those wheels look badazz.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Nice wheels!
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nice man real nice!!!
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OK, I can't wait for somebody else to ask so I will. 1) How much did you end up paying for those. They look mucho expensive. Also, 2) can you get a shot of the car from the rear? I was wondering did they stick out any. Last question, 3) why did you go 20 / 20 instead of 19/20? Those wheels do look good on your ride though.

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Killer set of wheels/tires!



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I first saw the wheels and thought,man this is going to be ugly...........it actually looks awesome on your car!
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Originally Posted by olbear1962
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Those are sweet, what size lip do they have? L8R THE FLASH
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by molten vett

Next step L5 fenders!
since those wheels are flush with the stock quarter panels you're gonna have to either get another set of new wheels or plan on spacing those ones out about 2" to work with the L5s.
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Originally Posted by vetfeva2
OK, I can't wait for somebody else to ask so I will. 1) How much did you end up paying for those. They look mucho expensive. Also, 2) can you get a shot of the car from the rear? I was wondering did they stick out any. Last question, 3) why did you go 20 / 20 instead of 19/20? Those wheels do look good on your ride though.
What he said!
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GREAT looking wheels on your car. Looks awesome.
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Originally Posted by LMFD296
I first saw the wheels and thought,man this is going to be ugly...........it actually looks awesome on your car!
HaHa.... I thought the same thing...

Nice set of wheels! Good Choice
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You should be happy they look good

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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Baller. Would also like to see a rear shot (of the car).
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