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Old 02-04-2007, 10:03 PM   #1
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hey guys,

Im getting some new rims in a couple of weeks. RJR Linear Hyper Blacks..

Still deciding if I want 19's or 20's...

Has anyone got any pics of an AU on 20's WITHOUT a bodykit.. just curious to see the look. Car is lowered to, but this is to just give me an indication if they will look 'too big' or not.
Ive thought about going 20's on the rear and 19's on the front for something different, but im unsure how that will look so im leaning away from that idea lol.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 02-04-2007, 11:27 PM   #2
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hey man yeh i have a series 3 lowered on superlow king springs riding on 20s...i only got 20s cause i hardly ever c fords riding on 20s and differnt is always the way to go i believe.the guards are flaired on teh au's so its not gonna scrub in everday cruising but when theres extra ppl in the car it tends to scrub on little bumps...but all in all i have no regreats with my purchace on them...ill take some picts of it and post them up for you tomz man
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Old 02-04-2007, 11:32 PM   #3
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that would be great, thanks heaps dude..
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Old 03-04-2007, 08:12 AM   #4
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Just get 19's they look heaps better, you get 245 wide tyres good width, compared to 20's and you 225wide which ride like a dog. 20's you dont need headaches worrying about which corner u can take hard if any, trouble with bumps, driveways watever.
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Old 03-04-2007, 08:23 AM   #5
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Tyre replacement is much cheaper for 19s as well.
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Old 03-04-2007, 10:58 AM   #6
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IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s256/jlosgift/S4010023.jpg[/IMG]
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theres some picts i took of her today mate
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Old 03-04-2007, 11:08 AM   #7
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my tyres i have are only $240 ea so they arnt to bad for cost and its not as if ur gonna burn tread all the time 20s are for pleasure... ur gonna take care of em if u buy em...
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Old 03-04-2007, 11:24 AM   #8
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The linears are a nice looking rim, I test fitted a set in 18" onto my ute and was pretty happy with how they looked. Wasnt happy with the quote though!
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20's are for pleasure? what pleassure of a **** ride?
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Old 03-04-2007, 12:09 PM   #10
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its not as if ur gonna burn tread all the time 20s are for pleasure... ur gonna take care of em if u buy em...
You haven't seen Stiddy drive yet, have you?

Dude, you are going to need some more power to drag those heavy-ar## rims around. Let me help you fit some unnatural aspiration to your XR6 first (or a V8 :P)

They would look nice in 20's though...



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I have seen Stiddy drive ... and the words "Animal" and "Maniac" spring to mind ... and his car ... well ... "animal" and "freak" spring to mind as well.

Nice choice in wheels there xr8ute ... simple, yet bold ... and good looking.
Also suits Matt's car definitely colour-wise ... also not over the top (also like Matt's car styling)
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Old 03-04-2007, 12:42 PM   #12
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yep these latest RodneyJane wheels are looking pretty good.
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Old 03-04-2007, 12:47 PM   #13
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man u get more looks at 20s then 19s my rims ride smooth
on smooth ground but hahaha :-| depends what ur looking for looks or performance if looks go 20s but proformance go 17s lol these bastards weigh a tone
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Old 03-04-2007, 05:13 PM   #14
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19's look good, you can have ultralows and then they look even bigger anyway. I get heaps of looks with 19's, i have recieved heaps of comments on how mad it looks etc.

20's do look good (on a show car) for the street ive realised its a bit much especially if u live in a rough area, i was thinking of trading my rims in the other day for 20's but i thought bugger it im just gonna lower it with newer shocks as well i think then it will look tough and ride better. The weight is another factor as well which will kill performance on many cars.
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This is my AU with 19's, Can't wait till when I have the spare cash for some 20's the bigger the better I say. If you are out for comfort, well dont start mods. cause there arn't to many performance mods that increse creature comfort, thats my thoughts neway
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Old 03-04-2007, 08:43 PM   #16
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Yep, the rims xr8ute ute posted up first are the ones im chasing..

LOL thanks dave and mechan1k, im not a manic.. I just like to 'drive' my car.

I love the look of 20's, but from what I read they dont sound overly practical.
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Old 03-04-2007, 08:51 PM   #17
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and mechan1k, im not a manic.. I just like to 'drive' my car.
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Stick with 19's. You'll get better performance all round. Don't for you live in Sydney, pot capital of Australia.
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Ahhh bite me.. :

im leaning towards 19's.. im getting them stupidly cheap.. I just need to check out another spot.
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Old 03-04-2007, 09:29 PM   #20
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ask blackers about the ride he gets from his 20's in his fairlane. he reckons its smooth as...not sure how that works, maybe he has the right suspension combo, which is the trick to a smooth ride of course;)
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Fairlane is a luxo barge... XR is a sporty taxi. Totally different ride/car.
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Fairlanes always drive smooth.
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You haven't seen Stiddy drive yet, have you?

Dude, you are going to need some more power to drag those heavy-ar## rims around. Let me help you fit some unnatural aspiration to your XR6 first (or a V8 :P)
Hey dave, a little off topic but yes yes, you will be helping when the time comes for that unnatural aspiration, which I might add isnt too far off.
Its so much better living back with the parentals, the money you save is unreal lol :1syellow1 blower whine here we come!! _2:
But after the rims go on which will hopefully be next friday or saturday, depends when my mate gets them in. Its time for difilipos, surecam and edit.
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20's look good, but so do 19's. The diff is 1 inch.... sweet **** all, not all that visably different. But tyres for the 19's are a lot cheaper and also fatter.
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