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MCeatalot · 10-25-2007, 09:59 PM

Finally got them this Friday. Just in time for the weekend. MB Wheels Boost 18x7.5 w/48 offset (only offset they got

) But it actually turned out to be nice.

My only problem now is the steering vibration. So far I've been back to America's Tire Co. 2 times. First time they rebalanced it. 2nd time someone actually went for a drive with me to "witness" the vibration. They replaced the hub centric rings with metal instead of the plastic. Same outcome. Now they're suggesting to do a road forced balancing on the set. I told em about the wheel locks possibly causing the vibration. But they said the weight difference caused by the wheel locks is negligible. Any suggestions?

reprod · 10-25-2007, 10:08 PM

Congrats on the wheels MCealot. Those TSWs look sweet.

As for tires... I am loving my Toyo Proxes 4 245/35/19. Nice ride quality... not too loud.... great traction and speed rating. I feel alot more confident on the road in the rain because these tires are silicone based.

Overall, best bang for the buck. Check out Edgeracing.com if your looking for some great prices on Toyo tires.

Edit: That +35 offset is going to set those wheels off so nice. I am running on +42 with 8.5 width and it looks sweet but I still have some more play room there. I am not a spacer man so I am leaving it as it is.

Mistabullet · 10-25-2007, 10:13 PM

I got Nitto NT555 on my Thruxton's. No complaints so far.

krouchchocolate · 10-25-2007, 11:16 PM

remember to take pics of it on the car!

TRD VVTi · 10-26-2007, 12:57 AM

They look really nice.

Hurry up and install them so you can post some pics.

Check TireRack.com for tire comparisons and ratings.

MCeatalot · 10-26-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

They look really nice.

Hurry up and install them so you can post some pics.

Check TireRack.com for tire comparisons and ratings.

I'll have to order some Falken Azenis ST115 from America's Tire Co. tomorrow, but wont have it til Tuesday or Wednesday

Reprod, thanks for the link, Edgeracing does have some good prices on Toyos, all I need now is some free shipping code

I'm glad these rims don't require me to buy hub centrics. I'll post as soon as I get the tires! If you guys can think of any other tire options at good prices, let me know!

krouchchocolate · 10-26-2007, 02:11 AM

anxiously waiting for you to put them on! You have the same color as me too, so if it looks nice. These might be the rims i will be getting!!

MCeatalot · 10-26-2007, 02:44 AM

I'm looking at getting either
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...FALHZ6&rf=true

OR

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...GENHZ2&rf=true

Notice that they're the 2 cheapest one on the list. I'm just worried about road noise. Any comments would be appreciated. I'm coming in tomorrow to make the order. So the sooner the better lads!

TRD VVTi · 10-26-2007, 06:57 AM

You couldn't give me a General tire for free.

reprod · 10-26-2007, 08:24 AM

Go for the Falken's hands down. I wouldnt mess with General's either, that's only because I have never experienced them.

Check out these Falken FK452's too, they are only $132 and will be 245/35/19 which will better suit your speedometer reading.

Check rating's for these tires and figure out which will give you the better performance and that quite ride you want. Only problem is that every person has a different opinion on quite ride.
Good luck on the search and get those pics after the install!!!

***lammydi*** · 10-26-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by reprod

Go for the Falken's hands down. I wouldnt mess with General's either, that's only because I have never experienced them.

Check out these Falken FK452's too, they are only $132 and will be 245/35/19 which will better suit your speedometer reading.

Check rating's for these tires and figure out which will give you the better performance and that quite ride you want. Only problem is that every person has a different opinion on quite ride.
Good luck on the search and get those pics after the install!!!

+1
Falken are much better tire than General.

Camread · 10-26-2007, 04:11 PM

Falken = Firestone?

General = Goodyear?

***lammydi*** · 10-26-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Camread

Falken = Firestone?

General = Goodyear?

Falken tires made in Japan.
I don't know about General tires. I'll do a search.
Edit: General tires is from Continental General Tires Company which has 3 brand names:
Continental, General and Hoosier

JSM1284 · 10-26-2007, 05:05 PM

Hoosier For LIFE!

MCeatalot · 10-31-2007, 10:31 PM

Sad to say that I am not going to continue with this project for a couple of reasons: I just noticed that two rims had a slight bend on the inner lip, which MIGHT affect the driving, but not worth taking the chance; another reason is the cost of the tires. I already ordered some Falken FK452 (as suggested by other members) and it ran me a good $750! The final and deciding factor was the ride comfort. I didn't want to lose that over the looks. I really did like it, but it was just one of those impulse buys. Oh well, I actually made money reselling these! Time to shop again for some 18s!