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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
Just washed the car and took some pics of the new wheels and tires. Wheels were $720 off ebay, brand new Sumitomo tires off craigslist for $550, mount, balance, and wheel locks $80. Not feeling like I dumped a shit load of money for some wheels/tires and having extra money left over to take a vacation, priceless . Let me know what you guys think. I'll try and take some betters pics at a good location tomorrow.






 

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Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
sounds like you got a good deal. they look good
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
looks good. glad a&i hooked it up.
 

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Posted by 5point0707 (Member # 5893) on :
 
lookn goooood
 

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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
nice, now just upgrade your brakes.
 

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Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 

 

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Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
did you stand on that dudes roof to take the last pic? niccce
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

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Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
did you stand on that dudes roof to take the last pic? niccce

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lol, no I was standing on top of a brick wall.

thanks

[ July 30, 2006, 10:15 PM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on :
 
nice! Is your Range lowered or does it just lower when the car is off? What size are those rims?
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

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Originally posted by SydeWayzSix:
nice! Is your Range lowered or does it just lower when the car is off? What size are those rims?

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22s. it lowers itself when the car is off. I can manually select any available ride height. the pics are taken with air suspension on the lowest setting.

[ July 30, 2006, 11:05 PM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 


You're not going to believe me when I say that the ride difference is virtually none. I dont know wether its the tires or what, but the comfort is pretty much the same, I couldn't believe it. Especially after all the horror stories I've heard and read about SUV's riding like crap w/ huge wheels. It is still the most comfortable SUV I've ever ridden in . My friends and my girlfriend said that you can't even feel the difference. I can go over big bumps and potholes with no problem. The one thing I have noticed is braking distance has increased slightly, but thats a given. The wheels do not rub at all being 22x9, although I haven't tried driving the car on the lowest setting (unload) because you can't go over 20mph without it raising itself. I'm sure it would rub a little on the mud flaps if I were to ride it around on the "unload" (lowest) setting but I dont like looking like a low rider. It doesn't rub on any of the standard ride heights. Overall I am really happy with the upgrade.

I'm now looking for a nice big brake kit, clear corners and an HID conversion kit. Then comes the mono paint scheme.

[ August 03, 2006, 01:49 PM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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