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Old 10-31-2012, 07:08 PM   #1
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Talking Rims to go with Flares!

So im purchasing the Karlton Fender Flares and these are the rims that have got my attention so far.... they are 18x10.5 +16 offset.. To my understanding this will fit nicely. For those not familiar with the Fender Flares. Here is a link with pics!! http://www.stancenation.com/2012/09/18/thick-sexy-sti/

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Old 10-31-2012, 09:55 PM   #2
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What size tires?
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Old 10-31-2012, 10:17 PM   #3
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I was thinkin 315's might be alil to much bro... Wat do you suggest??
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Old 10-31-2012, 10:46 PM   #4
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Nah brah, 315's are perfect. You'll need some stiff coils though or a decent ride height. Since you have an 04' you're limited to wheel choices. 5x100 is out of my league.
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Old 11-01-2012, 12:04 AM   #5
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great looking knock offs... They should go fine with your cheap coil overs. Please feel free to add some cheap tires while your at it to complete the look.

You might be able to cheap out a bit more if you go with some Rotas
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Old 11-01-2012, 10:03 AM   #6
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work = knock offs? like knock offs of BBS? please explain father
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Old 11-01-2012, 08:40 PM   #7
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^^^^^lmfao... exactly! work vs-xx are knockoffs?!?!?!..... Twinscroll lives off ebay i bet for that comment... Haters gon hate silversoob....
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:11 PM   #8
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Trust me man! Do a hub swap first! 5x100 wheels are too limited. I feel like I've had the all!
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:19 PM   #9
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with the increase in grip this will provide, your 5x100 bearings are going to flex like you wouldn't believe. this means brake knockback.

move to 5x114.3.
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Old 11-01-2012, 10:52 PM   #10
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so both yall agree hub swap!!.... sounds like a good idea^^^^^
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Old 11-03-2012, 05:06 PM   #11
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Im excited to see your set up you should send me some pictures when you're done
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Old 11-03-2012, 07:30 PM   #12
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^^^^^ course bro...
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