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threw on my rims today! *Motegi MSR7 18"*

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Old 04-07-2010, 10:31 PM
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threw on my rims today! *Motegi MSR7 18"*

heres a pic of my 08 LS with my rims installed. i wish i had alittle more rubber to ride on for these Cleveland roads but i'll cope for now.

what do you guys think?

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i likes it
Old 04-07-2010, 10:34 PM
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Best looking LS evar.
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thanks guys, im planning on going with the ZZP SC kit in a few weeks.. i'm done with appearance, now i need true performance
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nice ls
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is that real brembo on the front?
Old 04-07-2010, 10:41 PM
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they look awesome man, nice choice
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those wheels are sick! where were those a year ago?
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Originally Posted by ls1fbody
Best looking LS evar.
concur
Old 04-07-2010, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by fakameanrepresent
is that real brembo on the front?
No those calipers are too small. Looks like stickers to me.
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Originally Posted by fakameanrepresent
is that real brembo on the front?
i wish.. i just painted them red and threw a stinker on.. but SHHH my secret lol

Originally Posted by 68nova200
those wheels are sick! where were those a year ago?
motegi stopped making these rims a few years back, you can still find the same exact style but a different brand if you search.

Originally Posted by Tommyp2010
No those calipers are too small. Looks like stickers to me.
yea, you know it. better then the silver i thought

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Like those wheels.. what do they weigh?
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I want those rims right now...where can i get them?
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Originally Posted by SC cobaltss15
I want those rims right now...where can i get them?
google "drag dr33" same style, different brand

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http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...il.do?pc=56842

direct link to hyper silver., they dont have gunmetal but they have 2 other black styles $130 a pop

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what size tires R those?
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wrong bolt pattern
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Originally Posted by rallyracer
what size tires R those?
18" as the title says...

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wrong bolt pattern
the link posted for him is for 5x100 cuz his sig says ss/sc

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Old 04-07-2010, 11:22 PM
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SS needs 5x110
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Tire size looks really small. 35 series I'm guessing?
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My fav is the smily face!

Nice rims tho, I like.
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Originally Posted by slowswap
Tire size looks really small. 35 series I'm guessing?
yea, id like more rubber but im running 215/35 in the front and 225/35 in the rear. thats just how i bought them used. i got all 4 rims and tires for $350, just had to buy spline lugs because they're smaller diameter for $25 off ebay.
idealy i like to run 225/45s to really fill up the wheel wells, theres a locla guy on here selling his but im saving for the sc kit and ill have the money next week. i cant drop $350 on tires when i dont need them right now.
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Originally Posted by ls1fbody
SS needs 5x110
True that! lol.. thx
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Originally Posted by ls1fbody
SS needs 5x110
hmm... im not as smart as i thought lol i drive an ls, what can you say?
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Either way... Very nice car and really am enjoying those wheels. My TC is black as well. Looks sweet
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Looks really good


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