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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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new light weight wheels for the SE

Well, I got jealous seeing all the pics of 1st gens at sevenstock w/ nice rims so I took the plunge. Got me some 15x16.5" wheels that weigh in at 13.4lbs each, (only 1/2 lb heavier than stock). I weighed one of the stock wheels and tires compared to one of the new ones, and they weigh exactly the same!


I also wanted a tire as close in outside diameter size as possible to the stock 205 60 14's, which meant going to a 205 55 15, (supposedly only 1/4 of an inch taller). But that's where the similarity ends, these Nitto's so far (after three days) are working great. Guess the setup looks ok too





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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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Keep up the good work man!


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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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where did you get Them?
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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 06:20 PM
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Re: new light weight wheels for the SE

Originally posted by branca
[B]Well, I got jealous seeing all the pics of 1st gens at sevenstock w/ nice rims so I took the plunge. Got me some 15x16.5" wheels that weigh in at 13.4lbs each, (only 1/2 lb heavier than stock). I weighed one of the stock wheels and tires compared to one of the new ones, and they weigh exactly the same!
Man I got to have some 16 1/2 inch wide wheels, did you tub it LOL Just joking, looks nice dude.... All you SE guys SUCK!
J/K
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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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my bad, s/b 15x6.5"

ordered them from:

http://discounttiredirect.com/
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 06:00 AM
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Branca, those are exactly what I'm looking for.. what are they?

That website has a lot of 15" wheels for the GSL-SE, and a few of them are similar to yours, so I'd kinda like to know for sure.. thanks. It's been a chore trying to find 15" wheels that are nice-looking, lightweight, and relatively affordable.
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 08:41 AM
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Originally posted by genrex
those are exactly what I'm looking for.. what are they?

That website has a lot of 15" wheels for the GSL-SE, and a few of them are similar to yours, so I'd kinda like to know for sure.. thanks. It's been a chore trying to find 15" wheels that are nice-looking, lightweight, and relatively affordable.

Konig Traffik

15X6.5 4-114.3 40S
Silver powder coat with a machined lip

$135.00 each, shipping included. (centercaps extra)



genrex, send me a PM if you'd like to see the real thing up close
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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real nice rims...If I did not have a 84 gsl-se, I would get'em...I like my waffles....but I like these too,,,,nice car....cjf
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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Watch for sidewall cracking with the NT450's.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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Originally posted by EL PAALO
Watch for sidewall cracking with the NT450's.
Do all Nitto's experience this or just the NT450's?
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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Looks good man!
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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Why get NT450's when you you can get NT555R?
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