I hate it when I stumble across an amazing deal..... (56k go fix dinner)

[Tony the Tiger]

Everytime I stumble across a good deal, I always get suckered into spending more money on the Camry...haha I was about to store the Camry in the winter (or only drive it on really good dry days) and that was why I sold my old winter wheels and tires. Next thing you know, I see someone selling a set of Volks on a Honda forum. I happen to know the seller from a long time ago and talked down to an amazing deal (can you say $250 per wheel?) The seller drives an ITR, but is upgrading to an S2000; the wheels no longer fit, but he needs money to cover up the cost for the new car.

The wheels are professionally powdercoated gloss black; and to check for authenticity, all the stamps are on the wheel at the right places. They tipped the scale at 13.5 lbs, and plus I knew the seller and saw his wheels at a meet a few years back when he first got them.

To suit these wheels, I purchased some awesome winter rubber as well... They are P235/45-VR17 Pirelli Sottozero tires. These tires aren't meant to dig snow at all...ROFL They are a tire designed strictly for grip and handling in cold climates, and at most, a thin layer of snow and ice, etc... Tires meant for Porsches, M5's, etc... so there is grip for winter weather. It's probably a bit too warm for these tires now, but I wanted to test out the fitment of these wheels and tires (and to take some pics), and damn, these tires handle so well. I'd say they are comparable to higher end UHP tires but imagine this type of grip in winter weather No issues with traction except for minor wheel spin in 2nd gear Pirelli also has a huge promotion on these tires @ $225 each installed and balanced!

Other changes from last time are:

- Volk SE37K wheels and Pirelli rubber
- Painted all interior bezel/trims to a dark metallic gray
- Relocated all switches to centre armrest console (switches for Anti-lag, 2-step, etc.)


Here are the pics... Feel free to ask questions or simply comment

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[prnc_chrmng]

iv never been a fan of all black rims. if they had a nice polished lip id like them better.

but thats just me.

[_VVTi_]

are your windows tinted??

[Tom 2000]

Coolness as always! I like your Alpine deck also.

What kind of lug nuts are you using? I need to get some new ones and that's about what I am looking for.

[v6kamree]

is that gen 6 in the side mirror lol i analyse to much

[weaponrcamry]

Your car is still this ish. Lol. I'll guess people will get used to the black rims. You said it was for winter anyway. But It looks, nice, and the paint looks excellent.

[RedPhoenix]

wow those are hot. i like them a lot!

[JMSinMD]

His neighbor recently purchased a 2007 Hybrid Camry. Jon.

[DAMON]

hey, im tony, look at me, I have volks for my WINTER setup, im sooo cool

The wheels look great sir, really nice setup. I like the interior trim a lot more now, much more subtle, and as always I love your gauge setup and your celica wheel/seats. I had a thought the other day when I was pondering your car... have you ever considered getting an oem cf hood and painting it? I know how into weight savings you are, just seemed like a given... but maybe the hood pins would give away some of the sleeper effect.

beautiful car as always

[[SMAN]]

Um, i'm sure this was covered in another post that i musta missed, but what happened to your e-brake?

[WhiteRabbit]

^its under the dash by the brake pedal, depress type

[JMSinMD]

Remember when you clean powdercoated rims to use soap and water, nothing else. J

[midnightmach]

SO wait....ur gunna drive that in the winter ...you brave man, INterior looks nice, and yea uhh volks for winter thats class.

[Hamsterman]

pretty dope mr. T! It is really hard to ever pass up a smoking deal on quality parts

If you want some black spline lugs - I have a set I am not using since the blue car is all in pieces - they would look really good with those wheels

[gLok]

Looks a lot better with those wheels IMO.