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View Poll Results: Which one would you run?
Edge 12 17.65%
Gladiator 12 17.65%
Graphite 21 30.88%
Longchamp 4 5.88%
RT 5 7.35%
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Old 06-07-2006, 04:51 PM   #31
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Speedy Sirocco in 19s
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Old 06-07-2006, 08:33 PM   #32
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Decision has been made, tyres and rims purchased, getting them fitted tomorrow morning.
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Old 06-07-2006, 09:26 PM   #33
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EL GTs r still the best lookin Pre AU rim lol lets face it :P
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Old 06-07-2006, 09:30 PM   #34
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gday mate

so what did you get
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Old 06-07-2006, 10:00 PM   #35
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Old 07-07-2006, 11:51 AM   #36
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Hey mate I dont know how much you are looking to spend, but if moneys not a problem for you these bonspeeds go for about 1000 each, suits pre au
That envi green turbo XF has them in 20's im pretty sure, looks awesome!
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Old 07-07-2006, 12:00 PM   #37
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Decision has been made, tyres and rims purchased, getting them fitted tomorrow morning.
Come on, pics damn you!!!!!!!
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Old 07-07-2006, 07:11 PM   #38
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my mate has them on his ea 16'..they look hot as
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Old 07-07-2006, 07:22 PM   #39
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Personally i dont really like any of them too much i think the BA/AU copies suit the e-series the best but as you have said you have store credit to use so if any i would say the graphite
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Old 07-07-2006, 10:06 PM   #40
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With regards to legalities.. in some states you can only go 2" larger
Speaking of which - I had the day off and in my travels called in to a local tyre store to enquire on the Graphites. I am looking at around $1800 for a set of 4.

He then asked me if my wagon listed the optional 16" Tickford Rim on it's tyre placard - I don't know about the sedans but the wagon only has the 15" standard alloys listed so legally I am restricted to 17" Maximum.

Funny thing was I drove past another tyre store who had 18" BA XR8 rims on their EF Ute (sorry not sure what X series that is) I stopped to have a closer look and what was behind them - adaptors.

I think I'll stick with my original idea and stay with the 17s. (like the rest of us I can't wait to see what you ended up with)

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Old 07-07-2006, 10:26 PM   #41
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Heh, don't even get me started on spacers or adapators

I got into a big tiff with the tyre place I got my rims from, they were going to sell me 19' ROH Vapors with adaptors. I told them after I found out they were illegal in all states I didn't want them anymore due to the fact they were illegal, Well they chucked a fit and pretty much demanded I take them and get them made "legal" by some guy they knew. I told them to do it but they said they don't get invloved with that. Talk about dodgy, not only does their website state spacers or adaptors are illegal a quick call to head office and a chat with the regional manager sorted them out, that's why I have store credit.

I must say thou, the new rims looks very nice and shiny
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I have another way of getting around the legalities.. i did it to stop cop hassles.. not really very dodgy.. won't post for all to see but PM me and i will tell..

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Old 08-07-2006, 11:44 AM   #43
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.... EL GT tyre placard ...
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:00 PM   #44
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^^ What harpsta said

Good to see your looking out for everyone there ROOSTA.....
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:51 PM   #45
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CSA Edge's should be available in 18" also
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LOL.. harpsta.. honer.. i hear ya's..

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Old 09-07-2006, 01:59 AM   #47
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that actually worked for a mate of mine with his commodore last weekend in town got pulled over for suspected rims to big, cop asked what size they were because you canot read the size due to whitewalls, mate said they are 18's. cop argued saying that his car came with 14's and 15's were the biggest they came out with standard, mate showed his tyre placard ( vy berlina one) this says 16's ohwell have a good night.

it might of worked once but i wouldnt be relying on it everytime. if it was a traffic inspector he would of been screwed.
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After seeing those Speedy Graphites I've decided to get me a set of 18's Luckily for me their is a tyrepower in town (town has like 3k people). Yey for tax soon!
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I couldn't wait for Tax
I wanted 19' but they don't do 19' in Pre AU. Had to settle for 18x8. And yes, I am still working up some cash to get superlows.


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Looks mint mate- well done, they are a great looking wheel, very tough
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looks great inferno, at first glance on that last pic i was like wtf is that black mark on the bonnet, but then remembered you have the sequential scoop.
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Very impressive. The 18s look big enough and with superlows it'll look even more sweeter.

The only problem is; every photo you have of your car it seems to be cold and gloomy!! :P
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Ah yeah, well it is winter, and it does rain a lot. Infact it started to rain when I was taking those photos. The camera doesn't help either, very crappy. I'm thinking of buying a new one tomorrow actually.
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how much all up m8?? im looking at a s/hand set, just wondering wat the new price was??
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how much all up m8?? im looking at a s/hand set, just wondering wat the new price was??
2000. But there's freight in there somewhere. Your best to ask someone on the mainland for a better price comparison.
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