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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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I could be far more derogatory, but suffice it to say I do not like them. I do not like ADR in general, and I do not like 19s on FDs.

But hey whatever, as the folks who want to patronize you say, "don't listen to them, it's your car."
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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I like the way they look, one of my friends was even looking at them, but found out that for a 18X10 they are something around 35lbs. I don't remember the exact weight.

Like I said, I like the way they look though, especially the hyperblack.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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goodness gracious...35 lbs?! i can only imagine what a 19" one weighs at.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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I like the wheels, but not the size. Looks like they belong on a lowered suburban (2wd).

If you like the ride, you must like to feel EVERY bump in the road.

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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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I like the wheels a lot, they just look absurdly huge on an FD. I think even 18s are almost too big. 17s are perfect, but it's your car do what you want.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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I think the wheels look funny because fd's without body kit or spoiler on big wheels dont look right, if you put a nice kit on the car it will make it look 10x better, as far as looking good, they are a good looking wheel.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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They are in the mid 20s lbs range for weight , you can find lighter most definitely but Im not racing , just fast cruising I am going to try and lower it some - maybe an inch , there is no rubbing issues right now but we will see once I lower it a touch more. As far as feeling evry bump in the road , youll be surprised how nice it actually rides , I thought it would feel like a gokart too but I was pleased when I put them on.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Sweet! Looks like a baby monster truck.
Mahjik does humor? Since when? Why wasn't I told? I figured Mahjik's humor would be a list of appropriate humorous links. (just kidding Mahjik, you know I love you man.)

Those are some sweet rims though. I really like the look of them, but I'd have to agree with others. I'd like them more if they were 17's, or even 18's. They do look a bit too large.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by Vette454
....... As far as feeling evry bump in the road , youll be surprised how nice it actually rides , I thought it would feel like a gokart too but I was pleased when I put them on.
Sounds like your test ride was on smooth pavement.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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those rims,,,look the bizz to me,,,,how much they cost?
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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This is about all I have to say about ADR wheels in general:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=290541
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 12:33 AM
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I think they look nice, but are too big for the FD (both aesthetically and for performance).

Light wheels give a better ride, too -- they aren't just for performance. A lower ratio of sprung to unsprung weight improves your ride comfort.

-Max
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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i love the rims man
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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Originally posted by circuitmagic
I think the wheels look funny because fd's without body kit or spoiler on big wheels dont look right, if you put a nice kit on the car it will make it look 10x better, as far as looking good, they are a good looking wheel.
Yeah! More huge kits and 38' wings!
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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Those rears are 275?? They look awfully narrow to be that size tire.

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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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your girlfriend has some fat lips

(your car = girlfriend, not ( | ) )
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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It reminds me of a BMW X-5. If you lower it about an inch, it should look OK. The tires are gonna cost you an arm.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Looks good to me. An inch lower and a front lip and its all set.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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I personaly love them, and your car looks great with'em on, if you lower it a bit than would look even better.
Good choice.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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those are awesome, I really like the deep dish look.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Yup 275 30 19 on the rear , they are plenty wide
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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They look cool. Get a 99 spec or an R1 front lip too...
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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they look great, just to big. lowering the car will help though.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:37 PM
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19's are just one size too big for my tastes. But still nice none the less.
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