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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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So I have returned back to nature after a 10+yr hiatus in the world of boingers. When I moved to Miami I sold my Pikachu (pictured) in order to help fund the move (Yes I regret it). I recently purchased my current rex7 and of course I want it to be all that my Pikachu was and more!

I think the hardest step will be locating these wheels that I had on my previous rex7. They were 4 bolt pattern, same size as the stock and had a very deep offset to them. If anybody knows where I could get a set I would be much obliged.... Thanx
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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Wow, nice looking wheels but the pics are so tiny I can't really see what they are.

Good luck with your return. What kind of plans do you have for the car? Racing at all, or just a looking for a nice cruiser?




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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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wow those are gorgeous rims. Ill research because i want some too lol.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Unfortunately every picture I have of her (and there aren't many) is that size and I posted the rest in my album. If it helps, the wheels had 5 spokes which formed a star inside the rim.
They very much resemble these Eagle Alloys Series 028s:

Except that this company only has them in 14x6.5 and I believe mines were much wider, since they stuck out past the fenders by about 2" without the use of spacers and were not the shiny chrome variety.


I have already found the body kit and I would really LOVE to find a set like these again..
Pls help (:

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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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I can't see the wheels properly in the pics, kinda small image.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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i think this is it

they are made by American Racing 13x8
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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WI I've got a set

Although these aren't exactly the same they're pretty similar. My wheels don't have as much dish and they are only 13 x 6 plus they need a good clean up....but if you're interested pm me.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by patmac6075
Although these aren't exactly the same they're pretty similar. My wheels don't have as much dish and they are only 13 x 6 plus they need a good clean up....but if you're interested pm me.
Thanks!!! Do you have pictures of them??? just PMed you..


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they are made by American Racing 13x8
VERY close!!! Mines had the 'hub' sitting way deeper in the rim, the correct term I think is "negative offset". However the width is on point!
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