Sneak pix... 18 wheel'n

mellofelow · 06-09-08, 01:45 AM

I found a vendor in town who imports high quality JDM spec wheels. He just happens to have one set only of 18" x 7.5" and offset of.... +53! These specs are normally special ordered. Not only that, the rims are pressure cast aluminum weighing slightly under 20 lbs.

With fatty rubbers of 225/40/18, each wheel was only 3 lbs heavier than stock. DOUBLE

Jenny Craig would be proud of these numbers. This configuration maintained my previous 17" x 7" +48 setup. The wheels tucked perfectly, just slightly inside the fender wells with Koni kit and no camber... perfectly I mean at least to my mellow style.

They were mounted this morning and drove around the block for giggles. I snapped a few pics for reference.

Front shots

Rear shots

Stance

JZ_ · 06-09-08, 01:50 AM

any pics of the wheel itself?
my C2s are just as flush and dont weigh much either

mellofelow · 06-09-08, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JZ_

any pics of the wheel itself?
my C2s are just as flush and dont weigh much either

Yeah... I seen your C2s. Those are sweet 3 piece wheels!

Pictures are sneak peaks until I update my Mellow Legend gallery. Here you go. I like the fact that the combo brought the Legend back to more of a sporty OEM look.

Another pic on Lexus, without lips of course.

ACURAGE · 06-09-08, 02:44 AM

Looks great (from what I can see)! Where is the source... is it in City of Industry by chance? Are they used/new?

Can't wait to see full pics.

Also... what perch settings do you have the Koni's on?

BayAreasFinest · 06-09-08, 02:56 AM

lookin good, real good

mellofelow · 06-09-08, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ACURAGE

Looks great (from what I can see)! Where is the source... is it in City of Industry by chance? Are they used/new?

Also... what perch settings do you have the Koni's on?

Thanks! They're from an alloy import shop in Alhambra, brand new in box(es).

Koni's on their standard perch out of the box - top in the front and middle on the rear.

AcuraDezign · 06-28-08, 03:13 AM

They're HOT!

jkurl · 06-28-08, 03:25 AM

Very nice, they look like they fit perfect. They may have just ruled out the 18x9"+56 wheels I've been eyeing for so long. I dont want to stick way out and +3mm aint gonna tuck the extra 1.5" of rim I was looking at, damn. Oh well, your car is looking great!

daveCFPrez · 06-28-08, 11:56 PM

looks GOOD Mello !

legend coupe · 06-29-08, 01:54 AM

how much did they cost?

FutureX 2001 · 06-29-08, 02:22 AM

Mellow you didn't have that much time with your old rims, lol. What did you do to those?

mellofelow · 06-29-08, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by legend coupe

how much did they cost?

~ $200 per wheel.

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Originally Posted by FutureX 2001

Mellow you didn't have that much time with your old rims, lol. What did you do to those?

I ho, I ho, on the swap they go. You're right, less than 3 months and 2,200 miles on the previous set. Here's the link.

17" wheels & tires. Almost new!

06-09-08, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
mellofelow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690 Car 1: 94 L coupe 6 spd Car 2: Lex GS, Sienna, FZ6 iTrader: (12)	Sneak pix... 18 wheel'n I found a vendor in town who imports high quality JDM spec wheels. He just happens to have one set only of 18" x 7.5" and offset of.... +53! These specs are normally special ordered. Not only that, the rims are pressure cast aluminum weighing slightly under 20 lbs. With fatty rubbers of 225/40/18, each wheel was only 3 lbs heavier than stock. DOUBLE Jenny Craig would be proud of these numbers. This configuration maintained my previous 17" x 7" +48 setup. The wheels tucked perfectly, just slightly inside the fender wells with Koni kit and no camber... perfectly I mean at least to my mellow style. They were mounted this morning and drove around the block for giggles. I snapped a few pics for reference. Front shots Rear shots Stance __________________ Mellow Legend Gallery Link STROMUNG end of summer '08 GB

06-09-08, 01:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
JZ_ B anned (SIKE!!!) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,179 Car 1: 03 G35 Coupe Car 2: 98 Accord EX Car 3: 95 Legend SE iTrader: (5)	any pics of the wheel itself? my C2s are just as flush and dont weigh much either __________________ Someone stole maracura91's new wheels one day after he bought them. (10/09/2008) This link will search for "Nitto" + "C2" + "Racing Hart" on all of craigslist for the last 24 hours. Click it to help him find his wheels!

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BayAreasFinest Its a Legend baby Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 650 and the 415 Posts: 1,079 Car 1: 1991 Auto iTrader: (8)	lookin good, real good __________________ 1991 4 door auto 15.15 @ 91.17: CAI, EGR block plate ****************************************

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jkurl Registered Libertarian Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,173 Car 1: 95L sedan grn Car 2: 94LS 6spd cpe grn Car 3: 67econoline 63nova iTrader: (4)	Very nice, they look like they fit perfect. They may have just ruled out the 18x9"+56 wheels I've been eyeing for so long. I dont want to stick way out and +3mm aint gonna tuck the extra 1.5" of rim I was looking at, damn. Oh well, your car is looking great! __________________ 95L 3.5 A/T 4dr 171K • 94LS 2dr 6spd 181K project • Little Bro 93LS A/T 4dr

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daveCFPrez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,571 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS Car 2: 1996 Ford EB Bronco Car 3: 1992 Honda Accord EX iTrader: (27)	looks GOOD Mello ! __________________ dave my '95 GS

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ACURAGE Certified Pimp Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 170 Car 1: 92 Seattle Silver LS Sedan iTrader: (2)	Looks great (from what I can see)! Where is the source... is it in City of Industry by chance? Are they used/new? Can't wait to see full pics. Also... what perch settings do you have the Koni's on?

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