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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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16x7.5 K1s

Repainted Silver, Gorilla Nuts, Baller Status 949 Valve Stems.
215/40r16 Falken Fk452



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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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getting rid of the c8's?
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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C8s and these 5 spokes are going up for sale. C8s no longer have 615s on them.

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I got these are a really good deal from a friend so...hehe
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Anyone else think 16's look BIG on a miata?

K1's are pimp. I have a set of gray 15x7's.

Since when are 949 valve's baller? What does my 8x 949 valves on 15x9 6UL's make me then? A Mega-Baller™ ?
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by reddroptop
What does my 8x 949 valves on 15x9 6UL's make me then? A Mega-Baller™ ?

Do you actually use the extra 4 valve stems for there intended purpose? if so does it really make that big of a difference or is it just hype on the street?

Also miatamania, if you want to send me a PM with more info on the C8's I'd appreciate it.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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super baller.

A friend of mine made the joke that since my car is a piece of ****, $4 valve stems qualify as baller status....

Kinda like making fun of $500 cars w/ $10,000 wheels.

Originally Posted by reddroptop
Anyone else think 16's look BIG on a miata?
Yes.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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I have a set of K1's in 15" myself. I love the way they look.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Those wheels look badass man.

Congrats.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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I actually like the 16 in wheel. Looks good.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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I have 16x7's, I like the look, not too big if you have small height tires ie. 40's.

Oh yeah, the K1's are nice, I bet you got them for a steal knowing you....
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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so the c8s will go on to their fourth owner. awesome. you guys are so green!
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I assume the C8s are the ones he bought from Ben???
If so, those wheel will reel in some serious bank one day, they got history here.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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not ben. not the c8s. he got those from me. I got them from craigslist in northern california. they've traveled a long way. in a moving pod box though.

here they are in their first of many colors:

Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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welcome to the 16x7.5 kosei k1 repainted silver club.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
welcome to the 16x7.5 kosei k1 repainted silver club.
Omg HIA!

Where did you get new stickers from?

its a 215/40...which is the same sized sidewall as a 205/45.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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tire rack.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Looks great man! I've always been a big fan of K1s. I have a brand new set of 15x7 +33 K1s waiting to on my Miata. Hmm come to think of it I have a set of them for our S13 and the G20 also. I guess I'm a Kosei addict lol
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by miataspeed1point6
i Have A Set Of K1's In 15" Myself. I Love The Way They Look.
+1
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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CR guys don't think I'm cool because my offset is to high :(
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Originally Posted by miatamania
CR guys don't think I'm cool because my offset is to high :(
well you're not. your offset is too high. ***.



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