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Old 03-15-2010, 10:06 PM
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My car came in today and its allot better than i thought. The suspension is not blown but the teins are still going in. I'm on two spares right now and need wheels desperately.








I had gram lights on my NA but want to go a different route... Anyone selling their wheels? I'm looking for 16x8 or x9 with an offset that wont need the fenders to be pulled but rolled is fine. I was offered some Sportmax 002's but not really sure how i feel about those. Help?


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Sounds like you have 6ul money. I hear they kick ***. You should get them.
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You've got no location for people to help you. Many extra wheels on this forum from what I can tell. Hustler has 17 sets of 6uls.
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Old 03-15-2010, 10:34 PM
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yeah sorry about that i've been meaning to update that for a while now.
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Your personal taste and what you want to do with the car would help significantly...
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i love the 6ul's. I was hoping to find some used ones but cant find any anywhere. i also loved my gram lights but a little bit too pricey. i don't know if that helps
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and its a daily driver
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if i go with 6ul's i would only go for the 15x9
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The 15x9's are a perfect fit for an NB. I don't think you have to roll anything either.
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those are the wheels im stuck on. if i cant find any in the next few days i may just order a set...
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Originally Posted by docdrey
those are the wheels im stuck on. if i cant find any in the next few days i may just order a set...
Honestly they're pretty cheap for what they are, you can save a bit of money if you skip on the metal valvestems or if you have your own lugs lying around, but the 949 lugs are awesome
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For cheap, the autozone whatever lugs for $30 for 20 work fine and fit on 6UL's. I have them.

You won't find a better deal in a decent sized wheel with light weight than the 6UL.

You could buy the new tire rack cheapies for $200 less for the set, but $400 vs $600? It's a no brainer.
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the 15x9's are almost $800 not $600 for the set. Regardless, that still isn't a bad price. if i don't find anything interesting in the next few days im probably going to go with them
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DAMMIT! Im so impatient i just placed the order.


15x9 6uls in bronze coming soon
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Originally Posted by docdrey
DAMMIT! Im so impatient i just placed the order.


15x9 6uls in bronze coming soon
Good buy right there. Enjoy them!
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Good buy and at least they are brandy new.
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