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  1. Texasz

    Texasz Karting

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    #1 Texasz, Nov 3, 2012
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  2. KINGMONKEY

    KINGMONKEY Formula 3

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    #2 KINGMONKEY, Nov 3, 2012
    Great looking rims
     
  3. dr.sb

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    #3 dr.sb, Nov 3, 2012
    Ferrari dealers will have the red centre caps, or carbon fibre or yellow or black.

    How is the ride on the new alloys in terms of Comfort and what this car was built for?
     
  4. KINGMONKEY

    KINGMONKEY Formula 3

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    #4 KINGMONKEY, Nov 3, 2012
    What are the rim sizes front and back?
     
  5. dr.sb

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    #5 dr.sb, Nov 3, 2012
    looks like fronts are 20 and backs 21...
     
  6. Finlander

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    #6 Finlander, Nov 3, 2012
    See post #1 ;)
     
  7. dr.sb

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    #7 dr.sb, Nov 3, 2012
    I did, did not want to be so blunt to the chap
     
  8. KINGMONKEY

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    #8 KINGMONKEY, Nov 3, 2012
    Sorry I wanted width"s
     
  9. Texasz

    Texasz Karting

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    #9 Texasz, Nov 3, 2012
    They are stock size up front and 21x12.5" in rear with a 355 back there.
    Can't tell any difference in ride quality at all and there 1 piece wheels so very light and durable. Thanks for the compliments
     
  10. KINGMONKEY

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    #10 KINGMONKEY, Nov 3, 2012
    The rears look stunning with 12.5" versus 10.5.I'm doing the same on my Spider I really like the concave look on the 458
     
  11. PhilNotHill

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    #11 PhilNotHill, Nov 3, 2012
    very very nice!
     
  12. KenTO

    KenTO Formula Junior

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    #12 KenTO, Nov 3, 2012
    I think OEM 5 spoke look better, these look kind of cheap to me.
     
  13. Texasz

    Texasz Karting

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    #13 Texasz, Nov 3, 2012

    Thanks. I assure you there not cheap.
     
  14. Texasz

    Texasz Karting

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    #14 Texasz, Nov 3, 2012
    Thanks. The pictures really don't do them justice. Look very aggressive as the offset is so much better than stock.
     
  15. PhilNotHill

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    #15 PhilNotHill, Nov 4, 2012
    They do not look cheap. I am sure they are anything but cheap.
     
  16. KINGMONKEY

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    #16 KINGMONKEY, Nov 4, 2012
    They don't look cheap they look better
     
  17. Carsleuth

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    #17 Carsleuth, Nov 4, 2012
    Looks fantastic, far from cheap!
     
  18. dr.sb

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    #18 dr.sb, Nov 4, 2012
    Definitely not cheap, but to my eyes the OEM alloys look better. The 20inch chromed shadow rims. But looks are totally subjective. Glad they dont make the ride any different.
     
  19. RareAir23

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    #19 RareAir23, Nov 4, 2012
    Wow, those look great! ADV1's and Novitec's really seem to be the best looking custom rims apart from stock.
     
  20. shawsan

    shawsan Formula 3

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    #20 shawsan, Nov 4, 2012
    Is this set up lighter? How does it perform on the track?

    What do they weigh vs. stock, and what do the tires you put on them weight vs. stock. For every additonal 1 pound of unsprung weight you add to the car, multiply that times 6 to get the addtioanl weight equivalent the engine has to move.
     
  21. Texasz

    Texasz Karting

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    #21 Texasz, Nov 4, 2012

    I have no idea what they weigh but there pretty light. I also don't track my car so I have no clue about the rest and I'm pretty sure the engine has no problem moving it just the way it sits.

    Thanks for the compliments! I love the stock wheels as well but the offsets are terrible. The only way to make it look right is to add spacers and I'm not sure about that. I added the Novitec springs as well which allowed me to get the ride height the way I wanted it. The car actually drives as well as did or better.
     
  22. rrobert222

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    #22 rrobert222, Nov 5, 2012
    Very good stance, wheels look great too.
     
  23. platinumsc

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    #23 platinumsc, Nov 5, 2012
    First time I've ever heard anyone associate ADV1's with cheap.

    Looks far from cheap. Actually, I'd love to see a really nice photoshoot. Whomever took these is more of a camera noob than me.
     
  24. Wheelb

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    #24 Wheelb, Nov 6, 2012
    Trent , Thanks again for the business ! As for weight they are in line with oem wheels 21" rear is a few lbs heavier vs the 5 star forged but lighter than oem cast wheels .

    Any question please ask .
     
  25. F1Guy

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    #25 F1Guy, Nov 6, 2012
    I was brought up in a family where if you did not have anything nice to say, we kept our mouths shut. I can't imagine why someone would say such a negative remark. Yes, I broke my family rule.
     
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