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Old 05-23-2005, 03:42 AM
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it all depends on your drop, and your tire size
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Old 05-23-2005, 03:47 AM
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my buddy is running 17x8 and 17x9
+25 offset..
there was very minimal fender rolling/banging involved
he's actually running a +22 in the rear.
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Old 05-23-2005, 04:09 AM
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I'm gonna have rubbing issues. I run a plus 20, remember? will still look tight though. I can't wait to get this mod complete. it's eating me up.
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Old 05-23-2005, 04:50 AM
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Are those SSR's being sold locally in Hawaii? If you don't take them I might be interested.
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Old 05-23-2005, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by hahajoey
my buddy is running 17x8 and 17x9
+25 offset..
there was very minimal fender rolling/banging involved
he's actually running a +22 in the rear.
hahajoey, your buddy's running 205/45/17, right? How low is he? How much lower can he go with those tires?
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Old 05-23-2005, 08:50 AM
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im estiamting he's at maybe 2.75?
yea he's running 205/45..
i think if he threw his rims on my car.
i can take it no problem.
my cars lowered about 3.75 or so
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Old 05-25-2005, 06:21 AM
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bought em!
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Old 05-25-2005, 02:42 PM
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Can't wait to see a pic of them on the car. Post up once you get them mounted.
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Old 05-25-2005, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by formula02
Are those SSR's being sold locally in Hawaii? If you don't take them I might be interested.
sorry i didn't reply ealier. yes in hawaii.
i will post when i get them on.
peace. btw, did you ever get different rims?
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Old 05-25-2005, 08:34 PM
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Not yet, just been looking to see what is out there. If I find a good enough deal on some used ones, I might jump on it.

But these are a good find, can't wait to see them on the box.
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Old 05-26-2005, 10:15 AM
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hey stankubrick for fyi SSR filed bankruptcy so as far as updating the site, might be awhile until another company bails them out or they do some major restructuring.

and fsr20det, welcome to the SSR hawaii scion family. you are one of the few to run that brand. lucky you got your hands on those. if you look around everyone is selling SSR's as closeouts.

and hurry up i like see those rims on your box. lol.
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Old 05-26-2005, 10:27 AM
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what he said... post them pics already...lol
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Old 05-26-2005, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by katchkillah
hey stankubrick for fyi SSR filed bankruptcy so as far as updating the site, might be awhile until another company bails them out or they do some major restructuring.

and fsr20det, welcome to the SSR hawaii scion family. you are one of the few to run that brand. lucky you got your hands on those. if you look around everyone is selling SSR's as closeouts.

and hurry up i like see those rims on your box. lol.
actually ssr got bought out by Tanabe!

katch: thanks man, I am lucky....
hmmm pay rent or buy tires....hmmmmm
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you could always live in the box...lol
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Old 05-26-2005, 08:02 PM
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fsr20det, thanks for the info. it's good to hear. any word on what's gonna happen next for SSR and Tanabe.
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Old 05-26-2005, 08:13 PM
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Here is the official notice from Tanabe (new owners).



"As you know, Speed Star Co. Ltd and Speed Star Sales Co. ltd went bankrupt on January 27th this year. The disappearance of their high end technology and the traditional brand maintained for more than thirty years will not be acceptable to the people concerned in the after market as very shocking and unforgettable news of 2005.

We were looking for measures of their reconstruction in some way since January 27th because we had been engaged in the sales of their products in South East Asian countries and had a favorable relationship with them long term.

We, Tanabe Co.,Ltd, have been selected as the exclusive buyer of business rights and assets of the two companies (Speed Star Racing & Speed Star Wheel) as the result of the tender invited by the receiver.

We will need more or less one month to complete the transfer of the assets from the receiver and to restart the production and sales. We will keep you informed each time the details come to be clear.

We will continue to produce SSR products as well as our Tanabe products"
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Nice job polishing the rims. Lets see some pics of them installed.
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Old 05-26-2005, 11:32 PM
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oh yeah baby. i guess i can look into ordering my 2nd set of smaller rims.
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Old 06-09-2005, 09:56 PM
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here they are!
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Old 06-09-2005, 11:25 PM
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Looks GREAT!!!!

Wish there were more wheels with sizes like these floating around.
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