Refinishing Wheels
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JoshMcMadMac
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No lowering springs, although I was strongly considering them. After getting these wheels on there, though, I think stock is fine. The darker wheels blend into the wheel well pretty nicely, and I am not the type that thinks the fender has to be touching the tire for it to look good. Maybe eventually, but at least for the time being I am very happy with the current ride height.
Yea I think it looks very good as it is. I think Eibachs would set it off perfectly though.
stallone 81
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it looks great but i would def say to go with the eibachs to give it a sportier look to go with those wheels. also, i like those tires how much did they run you ?
bearsfan39
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looks great, definately should drop it
JoshMcMadMac
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Michelin Pilot Sport, 255/40R18. I got a deal on them; new they are not cheap...although I am not sure what there is to "like" about tires in a picture?
jolinc01
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That looks awesome. Want to trade cars? I think it looks good at stock height as well. Eibachs would look good though.
Lincoln Jealous
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I got the tires mounted up this week and put the wheels on the car this morning.
The center caps were a bit of a pain to refinish, mostly because the black paint I used needed longer than I thought to fully cure. I am happy with the end result, though; it adds a nice little touch instead of the OZ logo.
I saved ~2.5lbs per corner, or around 10lbs of total rotating mass. Not bad for going from the stock 17" to 18", while also getting an additional 20mm of width with the 255/40R18 tires.
man that looks like a great place to live!
mlara1129
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Sell me these wheels!!!
FASTLLS
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They are hella expensive.. 
Forged wheels are not cheap
Forged wheels are not cheap
mlara1129
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Well he bought them from a member on here for about $1k i think so thats not too bad
FASTLLS
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but he put about 7-800 in tires..
And his work for painting them..
And his work for painting them..
mlara1129
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I agree but tires quickly depreciate and i still think its doable
FASTLLS
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IMHO, I still think they are worth the 1500 range..
mlara1129
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Sorry repost
mlara1129
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I agree im just saying theyre not that expensive for a nice set of wheels w/tires
FASTLLS
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Imo, that pricey for 18s.. But lightweight forged wheels are awesome..
JoshMcMadMac
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IMHO, I still think they are worth the 1500 range..
They are one-off, unless someone else out there had a set made up for this bolt pattern. That said, I could certainly live with parting with them for $1500.
They are just sitting collecting dust for the winter, anyway!
FASTLLS
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Nope.. You can still get them at tire rack.. For over 3 grand for a set 
JoshMcMadMac
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Nope.. You can still get them at tire rack.. For over 3 grand for a set
Your link does not work, but reading it you must have brought up the Superleggera III. That is not the same wheel, weighs 6-7lbs more each, costs a ton, and does not look near as good in my opinion.
FASTLLS
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That's what I did.. I see yours doesn't have the crap around the wheel..
I see yours doesn't have the crap around the wheel..