05-20-2010
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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New wheels on the X
Finally bit the bullet and put some new wheels on the x. These are intented to be DD wheels, they will get beating on my 80 mile day commute. For that reason, opted for slightly harder rubber then my Auto-x setup for longetivity reasons. They look great, are super quiet, ride is plush, and grip is still good compared to the Star Specs. I will report back on the wet performance.
Thanks to Mike @ RSMotors for the awesome deal on the wheels, you guys rock!
Anyways these are Rota G-forces 18 x 9 in Gunmetal +30 Offset. Tires are Hankook Ventus v12 Evo in 245/40R18 sizing:
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05-20-2010
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
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Re: New wheels on the X
I like it!
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05-20-2010
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flips McGee
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Re: New wheels on the X
Very clean, me likey!
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...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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05-20-2010
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: New wheels on the X
Looks good.
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I agree with Kracka.
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05-20-2010
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Who has my man-card?
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Crystal MN
Drives: a red car
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Re: New wheels on the X
Looks really good!!
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05-20-2010
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
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Re: New wheels on the X
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Originally Posted by scheides
Very clean, me likey!
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Whatever, hater of the black wheels. 
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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05-20-2010
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
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Re: New wheels on the X
Those look great Shawn!
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I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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05-20-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: New wheels on the X
Looks great in teh pics, should be even better in person.
I think it works well because the car already has black accents.
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05-20-2010
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Saint Paul, MN.
Drives: E36
Posts: 2,269
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Re: New wheels on the X
Bomb, looks good man.
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05-20-2010
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: New wheels on the X
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
Looks great in teh pics, should be even better in person.
I think it works well because the car already has black accents.
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Yep, my crappy cell camera is not up to the task, they do look way better in person.
Thanks everyone for the compliments, the best thing about rotas is that they are cheap to replace if you happen to do something stupid.
I didnt mention it, but I also modded the centercap with some uber fake CF vinyl. I know it is a little ricey, but it is better then the rota centercap insignia's with this color wheel. |
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05-20-2010
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: prior lake
Drives: to the shop
Posts: 411
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Re: New wheels on the X
looks good. me and my brother do the mounting for ron at tires plus, he did yours
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05-20-2010
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Walls need hugs too
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Plymouth
Drives: V10 Touareg, Beater Jetta, Evo IX
Posts: 3,876
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Re: New wheels on the X
Looks great!
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Originally Posted by Trogdor
Smart chicks are better. Personally I like a girl to give me her thesis on how to solve the economic crisis while I put it in her ass.
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05-21-2010
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: Silver '02 IS300, Blue '06 Suzuki SV1000
Posts: 5,293
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Re: New wheels on the X
I've never been a fan of black wheels, but they look nice.
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'06 Suzuki SV1000: Back on the road and ripping hard as ever!
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05-21-2010
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: New wheels on the X
Update: Rained heavily this morning on my commute and happy to report the the Kooks are excellent in the wet as they are in the dry. Grip is still good in the corners and the there is not hint of hydroplaning @ 80 mph in heavy puddles. Give the Hankook Ventus v12 Evo's a solid thumbs up if you are looking for a budget perfomance tire.
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