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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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Just received my CCW's today w pics

I just received my 18X10 CCW today. They are the "swiss cheese" light weight package.

I ordered them with the anodized black centers. They look really good, better than the pics. My digital camera really sucks.
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 05:57 AM
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I should have gotten mine anodized. And "swissed". They look great. How about weighing one for us?

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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 12:00 PM
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Nice. A guy here locally is running the polished centers in the same size. The car looks evil with those and wide Hoosiers mounted
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 01:49 PM
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Jaymz,

Yeah, I like the black anodized center combo with the polished rim lip!

Not crazy about the swiss cheese holes. I wonder if the strength of the wheel is compromised with the holes? How much weight do you save?
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 03:11 PM
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The holes aren't for looks, but they probably drop half a pound or a pound from the wheel. The CCW centers are extremely beefy, so I don't think the holes will be a problem.

-Max
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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Question CCW Wheel Centers

I thought John Purner was using the large wheel centers for the 17 and 18-inch mesh wheels? The centers look slightly small on Jaymz pic? There was a time when John was using 16-inch wheel centers for his 17s? Just curious...
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Old Sep 28, 2002 | 07:37 AM
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Best wheels for the cash...hands down. Those look damn nice. I'm in the middle of getting a set for my car too working with John and you gave me some ideas now.........awesome though

Brad
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Old Sep 28, 2002 | 11:06 AM
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Brad,

What sizes and offsets are you getting? What tire sizes? What application do you intend for the CCWs? Fill us in on the "naughty" details, so all the wheel/tire neophytes can learn from us
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 10:36 PM
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Its great to see more poeple jumping on the CCW bandwagon. I picked up 6 of johns wheels about 18 months ago and will be sending them back to him over the snowy season so he can anodize and trim some weight. Absolutely the best wheel for the dollar, and GREAT customer service.
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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I agree. I have a set of CCW's on my Viper and love them. The only hard part is cleaning them. I hope the black centers help hide some brake dust.


Max: The shipping label said 45 lbs for the weight. I dont have a scale at my house, so I can weigh them.
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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Re: Just received my CCW's today w pics

Originally posted by Jaymz
I just received my 18X10 CCW today. They are the "swiss cheese" light weight package.

I ordered them with the anodized black centers. They look really good, better than the pics. My digital camera really sucks.

Welcome to the family ))
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 11:43 PM
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One more pic of my 18/12 @ 21.5 lbs monster wheels!!!
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https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...&postid=958561

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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 06:52 AM
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Dan,

How will get 12 x 18s to fit in back? Do you have wheel fender flares and M2 trailing arms?

What tire size will you get?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 08:44 AM
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What do you guys think about CCWs for the street? They sure look like they would hold up okay with the ultra thick center sections. Thanks.

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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 08:49 AM
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I have CCW's on my Viper and drive on the street all of the time. I have had no problems at all with them. They are reasonably light and very strong.

Give John Purner a call at 386-258-0083 and ask him how many wheels has he seen break. He is an honest guy and will give you a straight up answer.

BTW Tell him that you want the black centers like James Forbis.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by SleepR1
Dan,

How will get 12 x 18s to fit in back? Do you have wheel fender flares and M2 trailing arms?

What tire size will you get?
Yes, Pettit flares, m2 arms, and coilovers.
The tires are 335/30/18 (pirelli for now, and michelin later)
DAN

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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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How much do these wheels cost?
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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They cost $1800 a set.
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 09:59 PM
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Any chance on a pic of them on the car?
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 01:36 AM
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Here are some pics of the same size (but polished and no swiss work) on my car:

http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/gallery...SIR/index.html
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/parts_i...w18/index.html

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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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Pics of the CCW's w Black centers are at http://www.jaymz.com on my 1993 MTB Base.
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Exclamation Damn, Jaymz

Your car looks Wicked FAST!

Love how the rivets on the bodywork match the rivets on the CCWs!

That singe turbo's as big as my head!

You'll need to school me in the single turbo business...it seems everyone's going this route,

My stock twins are finally on their last legs after this past weekend at Road America (they're now leaking oil on to the ground!).

I was planning on getting Japan Type RS twins as bolt-on replacements??
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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Thnx Jaymz!

Ur FD looks great! Any chance on more pics? And fill me in on the details of ur fitment.....ie. width, diameter, offsets?

TIA!
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by MAESTRUL
Yes, Pettit flares, m2 arms, and coilovers.
The tires are 335/30/18 (pirelli for now, and michelin later)
DAN
Do you have pics of this setup? Chronos would like to see these
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