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Old May 23, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-501-Wh...p/50158083.htm

They're inexpensive so I'm asking if anyone has had any experience with these wheels and if they're a good choice they're 15x8's.
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no, not really.

Theyre like rotas
Old May 23, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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I'll take that as a "no dude, you're a total noob" and just save up for the 6ul's .
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So when I get the 6ul's then the right tire size for it is 225/50r15 correct? I want to get them in flat black looks cool.
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225/45
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You won't find that size. Closest size is 225/45

Why don't you just search? You keep setting yourself up for flameage.
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DOOD I did search for like 10 minutes and found nothing I promise I searched!
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They are pretty garbage wheels. On that note, I really like my Konig Retrack 15x7.5 wheels with +32mm offset. Nice 3" lip, and very light.
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nevermind I'm such a forum noob I just searched again and found it 225/45r15

o0ooh i might get some enkei's
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bbs rs is the only way to go, or ccw's
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Lets wait for the XTRs to come out. Should be a quality wheel for the cheap.
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Now I have a question:

Will I notice any increase in handling with these 6ul wider wheels and good tires?
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Originally Posted by 99MX5AE
Now I have a question:

Will I notice any increase in handling with these 6ul wider wheels and good tires?
Nope.

Just like a turbo, supercharger, or any other performance enhancing modification, it will decrease your performance and make you slower all around.

We do it cause we like to look tight y0
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forgive me for being stoopid, but you're just being sarcastic right?
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lol haha i must be the biggest noob ever
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I would really like to put that quote in my sig.

OP you will experience a great improvement over your current setup.
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Hol-EE-****
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Are enkei's just as good as 6ul's? Because I found some nice looking enkeis in 4x100 15x8.



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