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Title: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 22, 2009, 08:15:19: So i finally trotted myself up to Tempe Tyres to have a look see. And this is what I came home with

Lenso DC6 17's

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3374403835_4b6fe5f573_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3375220748_3d415e197e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: Hemmi on March 22, 2009, 10:45:16: really really nice :cool:
look great on white i30 :D
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: Dazzler on March 22, 2009, 11:04:30: Look great M8..

Two suggestions though.. If I had a white SLX I would spray the rail under the car that shows in both your photos with some mat black paint or Body deadener spray ..

and... change "then" to "they" in your signature ... please :wink: :D
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: Hemmi on March 22, 2009, 11:06:47: Quote from: dazzling_darryl on March 22, 2009, 11:04:30
Look great M8..

Two suggestions though.. If I had a white SLX I would spray the rail under the car that shows in both your photos with some mat black paint or Body deadener spray ..

and... change "then" to "they" in your signature ... please :wink: :D

Hey Dazz, that is exactly what I noticed in the Hyundai showroom when I ordered mine, one of the few things about this car that's not good :neutral:
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: Dazzler on March 22, 2009, 11:11:27: Quote from: Hemmi on March 22, 2009, 11:06:47
Hey Dazz, that is exactly what I noticed in the Hyundai showroom when I ordered mine, one of the few things about this car that's not good :neutral:

Not so obvious in darker colours - Think just white and silver probably need a touch-up...
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 22, 2009, 11:25:59: Good Point. I think i will pick up some matt black
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: tzwientjuh on March 22, 2009, 12:06:45: Nice wheels, to bad it's 17" ;) But you probaly can't go higher because of the law right?
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 22, 2009, 12:19:21: Nah I could have gone higher.. I went to the shop with the view to get either 18's or 17's. ANd after a discussion with the wheel tech i went with the 17's so as to not compromise the ride and handling to much
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: MyChemR on March 22, 2009, 16:54:03: i can't lie :wink: I don't like it, sorry (too small, but that's not all.. :rolleyes: I like just black color ok :-[ )
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 22, 2009, 22:52:33: No worries mate. Wheels are a personal choice, And I knew when buying them that not everyone would like them :-D. Thanks for your honest opinion though.

They have mad a HUGE difference to the way the car feels on the road though. Its alot more responsive and the steering feels alot more point and shoot. There is no loosness in it what so ever. So I am more than chuffed, as this is what I was hoping. Going more for performance than overall looks. :-D
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: MyChemR on March 23, 2009, 18:44:08: Quote from: blawler on March 22, 2009, 22:52:33

They have mad a HUGE difference to the way the car feels on the road though.

I guess you are much happier driving the car now :wink:
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 23, 2009, 22:35:23: I didnt think it was possible. But yeah I am.

Its mostly the tires i think. :D
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: MyChemR on March 24, 2009, 01:07:32: Yes :wink: Do you know the weight of the rims?
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 24, 2009, 02:45:13: I think they come in at around 8.1 kg. Not sure of the weight of the originals.
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: i30 Roolz on March 24, 2009, 10:55:41: Nice! :D

What kind of rubber did you get with the wheels?

As for the exposed rail, I would suggest telling the missus that you NEED side skirts to cover up the unsightly bits underneath the car... :lol:
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 24, 2009, 11:01:26: Thanks mate. I got Hanzo 215/45. The are quite grippy. Not the most grippy but a hell of alot better.

ANd No missus. I just dont like the look of the standard issue skirts. I am waiting to get together some money to get a kit custom made.
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: i30 Roolz on March 24, 2009, 11:08:07: Quote from: blawler on March 24, 2009, 11:01:26
I am waiting to get together some money to get a kit custom made.
Sounds good - should look awesome with the wheels - can't wait to see the pics, once you've got it. :D
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: EymaTeapot on March 24, 2009, 11:29:27: They look great blawler :D
I am not always a fan of black rims, but on white cars they look fantastic. I think some of the best looking i30's i have seen have been white cars with black rims on the Korean forums.
Good work :D
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 24, 2009, 11:39:36: Cheers mate..

Hopefully next time our two cars are in close proximity mine will look nearly as good as yours.
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: EymaTeapot on March 24, 2009, 11:45:36: Don't worry about that, it already does. :D
Mind you, I do enjoy the flattery :lol:
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 24, 2009, 11:47:16: I dont know. I am now looking for some rear lights. THey looks good on thumpers, and look good transposed onto yours.
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: whitbomb07 on March 24, 2009, 12:01:23: Looks good Blawler.

But you still haven't got the Spoiler!!!!!!!!!

Once I chew up the fitted tyres I think I'll look for an upgrade to 17's

Regards

Daniel
Title: Re: My new rims
Post by: blawler on March 24, 2009, 12:02:56: Yeah I know. All in good time. I am really liking to clean rear look. That is until I see another one with a rear spoiler then I am reminded of what I am missing.