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Old 07-23-2006, 11:31 PM
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I just put my wheels on last week. Im on S-tech springs and they are 19x8 Axis Seven Mods with a 2 inch lip in front and a 3 1/4 inch maxis lip in the rear. The tires are 215/35/19 Nitto Neogens stretched. If i went with 225/35/19 they would have rubbed the strut tower. The only rubbing issues i have are hitting dips on the highway and its not bad at all. I didnt have to roll my fenders either. Im installing drilled and slotted rotors on wed or thurs. Ill post some pics of those.

PS- Do not buy from www.wheelsnext.com. It took me 3 weeks to get my wheels and when they came only one of them was balanced and one had a chip in the edge of the lip. Everytime i called to get a tracking number they gave me a different excuse. "The tires are on backorder" or "We put the wrong size tire on and have to re-mount them". Just a heads up. I would go with Discount tire if youre going to buy wheels online. www.tires.com. Ive heard nothing but good things about them. The only reason i didnt buy from them is that they dont carry Axis wheels.

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Old 07-23-2006, 11:35 PM
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Nice Pics Mile. You stole my photospot. Should have told me you were going up there today.
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Old 07-23-2006, 11:39 PM
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wow bro beautiful tC!!! i really love it man

keep up the work
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Old 07-23-2006, 11:40 PM
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Lol. I figured u would be busy with the wife. Did you ever fix your body kit?
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Nope. I am going to try after work tomorrow. See if someone will stay and help me.
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Old 07-23-2006, 11:42 PM
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Thanks man. Hey nick is that my new name, Mile?
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Old 07-23-2006, 11:43 PM
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well done...i love the deep-dish.
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Old 07-23-2006, 11:55 PM
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that looks so awesome...prolly my favorite rim out there...good job on your choice and taste...i like
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Old 07-24-2006, 12:47 AM
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Nice pics mang.. love you ride! we should all meet up and have a photo shoot! lol! Great job!
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Old 07-24-2006, 12:54 AM
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the car looks sick.. i love how it is stealthy..

i dont like the fogs tho, they stick out too much imho.

but that is a great lookin FM, and trust me, i dont say that alot

just kidding
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Old 07-24-2006, 01:00 AM
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Man that looks really good. I was always wondering if there was going to be any problems wit s-techs and 19's but apparently not. Again, looks great keep up the good work!!
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Old 07-24-2006, 01:35 AM
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Tein S-tech and 19' x 8.5 wheels...... really?
I would of thought that setup would look too low. Kinda like NCBIGGs SSM Tc.


BTW Looks good
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S-techs!? Really!? I was on the exact wheel and tire size with s techs and no way that low
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BTW any rubbing with the front wheels when turning from Lt. stop to Rt. stop? Thinking about getting these style.
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Mine are 19x8. I was told that they would rub in tight u-turns but it hasnt happened yet. Only on dips at high speeds and its just a slight scuffing on the plastic wheel wells.
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Originally Posted by Bsmntcuts
Mine are 19x8. I was told that they would rub in tight u-turns but it hasnt happened yet. Only on dips at high speeds and its just a slight scuffing on the plastic wheel wells.
How close is the inner rim to the struts? Have you knock off some wheel weights from tight clearances in that area?
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Old 07-24-2006, 02:11 AM
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I havent looked at the clearance between the strut and wheel but i know if i had 225s it would rub the strut. Knock off some wheel weights? My wheel weights are stick ons, not the ones that clip onto the lip of the wheel if thats what ur asking
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that looks like the Hot spot in VA to take some pics! Yall all need a photoshoot of those tC's in VA! Cuz their all comming out nice!

BTW thats the 2nd bad thing ive heard from WheelsNext.com, thanks for the heads up!
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wow man props on a nice tC.... where did you get the grille from..... your car is clean...
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Yeah theres 3 public parking garages in that small area and they all have great views from the top. Good place for a shoot.
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