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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian
Are you running spacers in the back?
Nope. They're as far at as they can go. I kind of wish they were in 2-3mm more. I'm hoping the MTECH skirts will complete the look a bit more.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5
Nope. They're as far at as they can go. I kind of wish they were in 2-3mm more. I'm hoping the MTECH skirts will complete the look a bit more.
oh, you've got 10inch-wides in the back, that's what I was trying to figure out. Looks beautiful, man!
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian
oh, you've got 10inch-wides in the back, that's what I was trying to figure out. Looks beautiful, man!
Thanks bro It honestly looks better in person, my pics are taken with an iphone and the concave is really hard to see in photos. I always seem to get an opticle illusion that makes the camber look all wacked when it really isnt.

I'm curious if the wheels will sit a little different in spring, these pics were after lowering without an aligment.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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The 19x10's looks hot. It's easy to see how much more concave they are than the 9.5's.

I wish VMR made their other wheels in the same size

Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5
Nope. They're as far at as they can go. I kind of wish they were in 2-3mm more. I'm hoping the MTECH skirts will complete the look a bit more.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5
Thanks bro It honestly looks better in person, my pics are taken with an iphone and the concave is really hard to see in photos. I always seem to get an opticle illusion that makes the camber look all wacked when it really isnt.

I'm curious if the wheels will sit a little different in spring, these pics were after lowering without an aligment.
It may also be the lens you're using - have you tried shooting with different cameras?

I'm guessing you're running 285's in the back, right?

Originally Posted by Krusty Clown
The 19x10's looks hot. It's easy to see how much more concave they are than the 9.5's.

I wish VMR made their other wheels in the same size
Agreed. Concave =
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 03:35 AM
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Good thread. Add me to the list of xi owners.

Anyone tried E90 style 313 wheels? offset is 37mm front and 39mm rear. 8J x 19 225/35 R19Y front; 9J x 19 255/30 R19Y rear.
I had 38mm offset M6 reps before on xi.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian
It may also be the lens you're using - have you tried shooting with different cameras?

I'm guessing you're running 285's in the back, right?


Agreed. Concave =
I went with 275's to minimize any rubbing. Iphone is the only camera I have right now! A friend of mine is a photographer and I want to get some real pics this year
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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its a tough choice between VMR and Miro, both are nice wheels
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:30 AM
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Is it true that Miros tend to crack more than VMRs? They are both gravity cast wheels but I've read that some have had not so good experience with Miro wheels. On the other hand, VMR customers are almost always satisfied.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5
I have the same effective offset as C's Bimmer on my car except my wheels are 10" ET38. I get a bit more concave in the rear with the wider wheel which I really like . I'm lowered on H&R's and have never had a rubbing issue, but it is close!
did you replace your shocks as well or just springs? I've read that you should replace both to do it correctly?

i'd be curious to hear your experience thus far, including ride comfort etc. I've heard they are somewhat "bouncy" as well?

springs are relatively inexpensive solution to the 4x4 look, but I've read the horror stories on here with one guy using a razor to cut his bump stops

obviously, would prefer not to get into that mess

thanks for sharing
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