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Old 16-10-2006, 07:55 PM   #1
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What do you guys rekon of these wheels.
They are 19x8's and yes on my car, they are my mates he had them on a R32 skyline. He's looking at selling so i thought i'd try them on.

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Old 16-10-2006, 08:01 PM   #2
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personally im not a fan, unless u get a kit to match, but as is i dont like em.
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Old 16-10-2006, 08:02 PM   #3
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Old 16-10-2006, 08:15 PM   #4
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I don't mind the wheels at all, but your rotors look tiny behind them. You'll probably end up wanting big brakes upgrades if you fit them
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Old 16-10-2006, 08:40 PM   #5
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I don't mind the wheels at all, but your rotors look tiny behind them. You'll probably end up wanting big brakes upgrades if you fit them
lol yeah, what he said...i personally think they don't look too bad, but i also think that AUs are asking for a wider/deep dish rim on the back, simply because the rears don't have as wide a wheel track as the fronts...each to their own i guess, it you like them, then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks
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Old 16-10-2006, 08:32 PM   #6
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Undecided...
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Old 16-10-2006, 09:02 PM   #7
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needs to be dumped. then it willl look mad.
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Old 16-10-2006, 10:29 PM   #8
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just wonder what springs u are running are they lows or superlows? looks good, i'd buy them for my car. but in the end it's up to u?
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Old 16-10-2006, 10:32 PM   #9
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they look like SL
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Old 16-10-2006, 10:36 PM   #10
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I like the rims, but there is something on the car thats missing just can't put my finger on it.
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Old 16-10-2006, 10:39 PM   #11
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its needs ultralows to sit how it used to with the superlows and smaller rims.
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Old 16-10-2006, 10:44 PM   #12
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Yer, like them. As previously mentioned, just needs lowering more.
What's with the grill? Is that a series 1 futura grill with the middle knocked out? Looks like a big happy smile.
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Old 16-10-2006, 11:02 PM   #13
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I'd say that they need a decent kit to go with them. By themselves they look a bit out of place but if the rest of the car is 'beefed up' then they will look really good.
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Old 17-10-2006, 10:45 PM   #14
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What's with the grill? Is that a series 1 futura grill with the middle knocked out? Looks like a big happy smile.
Exactly what i was thinking, kinda looks outta place
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Old 16-10-2006, 11:56 PM   #15
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I like the ride height personally. The rims a good, but look a little thin.
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Old 17-10-2006, 06:37 PM   #16
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The ride height i am not 100% sure what it is but its has pedders springs and shocks (comfort gas) so yeah. thats how i bought it.
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Old 17-10-2006, 06:48 PM   #17
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They look pretty good, it just depends on whether you'd get a bargain or not though. If they're cheap I'd get them, but they wouldn't be my first choice I don't think.
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Old 17-10-2006, 07:31 PM   #18
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Look good to me, but needs a body kit of some sort.

Also, I agree with a previous post that they look a little thin, you wouldn't want to end up with rash all over them like Simon did.

Just a few thoughts. It's your car though, so do what you want to do!

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Old 17-10-2006, 07:37 PM   #19
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looks good i say
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Old 17-10-2006, 09:21 PM   #20
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I like them....two thumbs up from me
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:41 PM   #21
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personly i think that rims simular to the ones in you avatar look heaps better on the AU's
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:43 PM   #22
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I reckon they look OK.

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Old 18-10-2006, 04:22 PM   #23
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NAY from me there's something about them that doesn't look right but if u like them who cares
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Old 18-10-2006, 04:32 PM   #24
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I've seen a set like that on a lowered BA GT they look awesome
because you can see the Brembos behind them......

They look too big on yours. Maybe the same set in 18" might tone down the "Look".
(or the fact it looks like you've got no brake discs!)

But at the end of the day if you like them and want them.... :

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Old 18-10-2006, 04:43 PM   #25
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Seen a lot worse...
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Old 18-10-2006, 04:25 PM   #26
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I think they would look good with a kit, like a T3 one. That's my take on it anyway, wheels do nice though.

Clear guard indicators and series 3 taillights would look good also.
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Old 18-10-2006, 04:27 PM   #27
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I think the colour of the rims doesn't match with Sparkling Burgandy.
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Old 18-10-2006, 04:29 PM   #28
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Too thin a spoke imo.......
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Old 18-10-2006, 04:43 PM   #29
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Well i like them..
The shadow looks good with the burgandy. The only thing i'd do if you get those would be to whack on some clear side indicators and rear AU2/3 lights.
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Old 18-10-2006, 05:36 PM   #30
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Yay for me ... with more deckage ... and big brakes.
Then skirt kit (no wing) ... and it'd look bloody good.
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