| DubbedSSmdx |
| The count is now 8 (counting Harry and steve with their 19's!!!)!!! And I hope too see more to come! |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| Panday's ss MDX on Milano DUBS! |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| MDXplosion's MDX on Anzio DUBS! |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| Sema MDX on DUBS... |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| this makes it four on the acuramdx.org DUBclub list!!! I'd love to see a white and a red rock mdx on dubs - where yall at?!!?!?!?! Guys we might really need to have a MDX DUBclub meet!!! |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| Just for the record... For all the "hoi polloi" out there that have said that "twenty's" or "dubs" are for Escalade's, Expedition's, and Navigator's only!!!??!? The 2002 BMW X5 4.6is comes STOCK with DUBS!!! It goes to show that DUBS have revoluntionized the market and that there are people out there that do believe BIGGER is better! Regardless... to each his own. To all those that hate on us ridein' on DUBS "it costs you nothing, pay us no mind!" Keep MDXin' fellas!!!! |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| here's another one to the club! a black mdx sittin on dubs! |
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| Manahan |
Here's my DubClub representation for Southern Cal.
So can I join th club?
Hope you like. |
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| rvehock |
Manahan,
Nice wheels, your X would look much better without the BSM IMHO. |
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| Manahan |
| Yeah...you're probably right about the BSMs, but unfortunately is was one of my negotiating tools for the wheels since the wife wanted the BSMs. |
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| MDXtrous |
Manahan,
I think it your X would also look nicer with painted mud flaps. I did mine for $10 each at a local body shop. |
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| Manahan |
| Yeah...Painted mudflaps is my next option. Just have to find a cheap but good enough shop in my area to do it. |
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| Harry |
Almost dubbed
Moda R6s-Pirelli Scorpion Zeros |
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| mymdxiscoming |
| Hey Harry do you have any more pics of your white mdx... interior and exterior... i just put a deposit on a white mdx myself... it should be here in august... and why didnt you go with some chrome rims... i got my eyes on a pair of 20's... rimshop.com has some exellent prices on 20' chrome rims... and if you do have more pics please post... i would like to seem some more views... just to keep my anticipation up... thanks |
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| Harry |
DubbedSSmdx
Thanks for including me, very thoughtful considering I do not have 20s.
Nice Wheels Guys
mymdxiscoming
The Moda's have a platinum looking coating that goes very well with the white .
You know what they say, beauty is in the eye etc. My choice is just a personal one. I am not a big chrome fan, however they would look good on a white vehical. |
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| mymdxiscoming |
| oh no dought the rims look great with the TW... i was just curious... but could you post more exterior pics... i'm just plaing that groupie role until i actually get my own MDX... |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| and another one! |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
here's another one to add to the club. just like harry's it's 19's on the mdx (same wheel at that too! did you guys call each other!!!)
By the way, this brings the total to 8 on the MDX dubCLUB! when and where's the meet! |
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| mdxxxx |
DubbedSSmdx, Manahan
Your X's are nice! Don't change a thing...:29: |
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| harmonr1 |
| I'd save my money for attractive. But to each his own. After al, who wants to look at a bunch of cars that all lokk the same. |
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| manus1980 |
DubbedSSMDX,
I want to be a member of the club, looks great. Do you notice a decrease in your fuel effeciency or performance due to the extra weight? What's your next mod going to be? |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
jywong
yeah you're right about the zero's... they are double the price. some people say that at this tire size all of the tires are created equally and that you're paying for name. however, i've finally ordered myself a new set of tires and i've went with zero's too. haven't got them yet but i'll let you know how they go. the zero's now come in a new tire size that hasn't been made yet by any other manufac, that i'm hoping will work a bit better for the mdx - 265/45/20.
the problem you seem to be talking about may be the tracking problem. you have to remember that you have some HELLA wide tires on now. with that said you're going to feel more of the road versus the ride with the stock skinny tires. 295 tires are what they use on the prowler and other super/exotic cars. like i said, riding on dubs isn't for everyone. another thing i've heard about the zero's is that the tread is very aggressive thus making it track even more than normal. hope fully i'll be able to give better comparison's when i get the new zero's on. if your car is balanced and aligned but only seems to pull occasionally, i would tell you to notice when this happens and the condition of the road that you're driving over. if that is the case i can tell you that it's the width of the tire that causes you to feel the nuances i the road. i'm not tire expert and would love to hear other's input on the tracking/alignment concerns.
regarding performance changes. I would be naïve to say there aren’t any changes versus stock. However, with the 20 inch wheels my mdx is still very quick, handles like a sports car (wide tires just love those turns, and with the wider stance body roll is reduced), and fuel economy is a bit lower especially with city driving stop and go.
Again I can’t stress enough that going with twenty’s isn’t for everyone. I feel somewhat responsible for everyone on this board that goes with twenty’s. honestly, if you’re into the look and feel of twenty’s you will go for it and know and except the pros and cons that come with it – on the other hand there are many others that don’t care for them; may appreciate the look of twenty’s but will not compromise that stock performance.
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| TYP |
This is what I want on my X..
Not so sure if I'd go 20 though..
Everything will be set once $$$ is in place
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| hondacuraworld |
How about a set of Cragars and white lettered tires?
Think about it.....it WOULD look cool :cool: |
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| jywong |
quote:
Originally posted by DubbedSSmdx
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the problem you seem to be talking about may be the tracking problem. you have to remember that you have some HELLA wide tires on now. with that said you're going to feel more of the road versus the ride with the stock skinny tires. 295 tires are what they use on the prowler and other super/exotic cars. like i said, riding on dubs isn't for everyone. another thing i've heard about the zero's is that the tread is very aggressive thus making it track even more than normal. hope fully i'll be able to give better comparison's when i get the new zero's on. if your car is balanced and aligned but only seems to pull occasionally, i would tell you to notice when this happens and the condition of the road that you're driving over. if that is the case i can tell you that it's the width of the tire that causes you to feel the nuances i the road. i'm not tire expert and would love to hear other's input on the tracking/alignment concerns.
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dubbed,
It doesn't pull, just at a certain speed the steering wheel will have a slight shimmy back and forth. I have an appointment with a high end balancing and alignment company on Thursday, so we'll see if that fixes it. I've had actually no problems with tracking.. even the guy that sold me the tires warned me that it might tend to pull a little. I'll let you know how things turn out!
By the way, is this message in the right thread??
Joey |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| Big G brings the count to 9! We should really have a dub meet! where's everyone from? |
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| xcel |
Hi All:
___Do non-Chromed 18’s count as Dub’s? If so, you can add Dave’s 03 X to the X Dub Club. You can read about his X here. See attachment below …
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| jywong |
Here's what I could come up with:
DUBYA123 - Los Angeles, California
Big Gorilla - Yorba Linda, California
Manahan - Valencia, California
panday209 - California
DubbedSSmdx - Midwest
jywong - Atlanta, Georgia
JL889 - Mobile, Alabama
MDXplosion - New Jersey/New York
nanali1 - New York City
Harry - Cornish, Maine
blackonblackmdx - ?
I think the middle would be somewhere in Iowa, and there's no way there's anything fun there. I think I might be missing a couple people, too. |
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| xcel |
Hi Jywong:
___And the 03 w/ 18's listed above.
Mlinarz - San Diego, California
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| the_cabbage |
| Hey guys, your Xs look great with the bigger rims! How do they perform with the low-pro tires? Is the ride better? Quieter? Smoother, etc? Also, what tires did you all go with? |
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| tsarms |
hey dubbedSSmdx - i love those rims on that taffeta white X, can you get me the owner of that truck, or any information for those rims - much props! - cant wait to be on the MDX DUB club soon...
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| flex4life |
hey dubbedSSmdx, Awesome DUBS!! Are those 20 inchers? Is there any site that I can order some DUBS from>?
How many inches (tire) is the stock MDX? |
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| BLACK-BLING-MDX |
| hmmm... i thought that dubs are 20 inches... so i dont think that the 18s would count xcel... anyways... blackonblackmdx --> ME! does not have the dubs yet... still researching... i want to get HIDS first... how about this group buy that is going on? anyone ever order from them? i like lavalighting... |
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| tsarms |
If anyone who has bought rims for the X online, I would like to know where is the best place to purchase them, also - I am not too familiar with the low-profile tire scene with trucks as far as brands/qualtiy/assurance, etc - can someone help me on chosing the correct tire for the rims - here's the site where you could have an idea of what rims would look good with your car - heres the MDX outfit:
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gar...X&autoYear=2002 |
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| jywong |
quote:
Originally posted by tsarms
If anyone who has bought rims for the X online, I would like to know where is the best place to purchase them, also - I am not too familiar with the low-profile tire scene with trucks as far as brands/qualtiy/assurance, etc - can someone help me on chosing the correct tire for the rims - here's the site where you could have an idea of what rims would look good with your car - heres the MDX outfit:
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gar...X&autoYear=2002
Check out this thread for my experience as well as some other pertinent comments on putting twentys on your MDX:
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...&threadid=10375
Joey |
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| tsarms |
Joey, good job with that link- it helps out a helluvalot! thanks
I've finally decided on a set of dubs. The Axis Hagen's
coupled with the FalkenFK451 [255/40/19]
-any honest opinions?
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels..._sugg=255/40x19
Can't wait, but I'm still searching around |
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| flex4life |
I'm from Canada and the winters are really brutal here, how would the tires fair out there? What are the pros and cons of getting dubs?
Would this also effect the warranty?
Thanks! |
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| BLACK-BLING-MDX |
| My brother in law has now opened up a new rim store. I can get us very good deals on all rims, and i can assure you of good customer service. If anyone is interested, please let me know the make and model of the ones that you are interested in and I will quote you a price. I am not sure of the exact brands he sells, but he can get all of them. He also sells monitors and dvd players and head units and speakers for the car. If anyone is interested in putting in dvd monitors in their car, please let me know. I will get the best quote i can from him for all you x'ers out there. You will get the best deal through me... believe me... Happy MDXing... later... |
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| greatscot |
| eye :eek: opener! How about a close up of those running boards? |
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| DUBYA123 |
| wowowowow, wheel size, and tire size |
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| prodigal209 |
| The Wheels are 20"s and the tire size is 265/50/20 (Wrong Size). :D |
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| BklynMDX |
quote:
Originally posted by prodigal209
The Wheels are 20"s and the tire size is 265/50/20 (Wrong Size). :D
Love the painted trim around your x. :eek:
How much did you pay to paint the mud guards? |
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| DUBYA123 |
| I knew those tires were too good to be true....... |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| How many of us MDX dubbers live in california? Can we organize a meet? |
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| prodigal209 |
| My Friend painted the spoiler, the mud-guards and the steps fur 250.00. I live in california (bay area) |
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| DUBYA123 |
| any rubbing with the tires |
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| prodigal209 |
| YEAH IT RUBS WHEN I REVERSE AND TURN AT THE SAME TIME!!!!:( |
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| prodigal209 |
| Hey DubbedssMdx! I think i saw you cruising in san jose (downtown) on thursday. I think it was you. Heres my email... prodigal209@yahoo.com. Email me if you guys wanna meet up. |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
prodigal209,
yeah, i knew that I scene that X somewhere!!! your painted side steps make your X stand out; looks hella clean like that. I'll send you and email sometime this week to see what's going on.
- dubbed. |
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| ACUDRIVER |
| Guys it would be cool if some how we can get together for meet. I was trying for a Orlando meet, but no responses. Maybe we can try for a Florida meet? Well here is my MDX on 22" |
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| ACUDRIVER |
| Guys it would be cool if some how we can get together for meet. I was trying for a Orlando meet, but no responses. Maybe we can try for a Florida meet? Well here is my MDX on 22" |
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| prodigal209 |
| Hmmmmm Thats pretty far for me, being that i'm here in California. But that sounds like a really good idea. How about a Bay Area Meet. I think most of us are here in the Bay Area. :2: :2: |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
damn!
that's tight! finally a MDX sittin on 88! Let us know the specs for the 22's ie: offset, where you got dem, etc... hey we should have a meet. prodigal hit me up i sent you an email a little bit ago.
- dubbed |
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| nyc |
Hey..
I'm about to purchase some rims...
quick question, how many lug nuts? :confused: |
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| prodigal209 |
| Any one interested in buying my wheels. sniff sniff have to sell. Make me an offer. :( :2: |
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| 2002 Acura MDX! |
quote:
Originally posted by prodigal209
Any one interested in buying my wheels. sniff sniff have to sell. Make me an offer. :( :2:
Could you take some pics of the wheels you are selling? I want to see them (but would not spend the $ on them:D ) |
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| jywong |
| For pictures, look on Page 3 of this thread, the message titled "New Pix". Prodigal, sorry you have to sell! |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
| prodigal209 why you sellin the dubs??!?!?!!!??! |
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| flex4life |
| Are Lexanis the way to go? |
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| 1SICKLEX |
The Uglies win by a landslide!!!:headshake :1pat:
A lot of knock-off rims here. |
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| DUBYA123 |
Uncalled for, I have lowenhart LD1s, call me stupid but I should of bought knockoffs because
1. Cheaper
2. Smarter
3. LD1s 4500 and Diablo viennas 3000 katanas 3000 thats with tires
4. There made of the same quality
RIMS are RIMS, there in the thousands, plus tires which would cost you a grand all around,
SO vamooose hater.......... |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by DUBYA123
Uncalled for, I have lowenhart LD1s, call me stupid but I should of bought knockoffs because
1. Cheaper
2. Smarter
3. LD1s 4500 and Diablo viennas 3000 katanas 3000 thats with tires
4. There made of the same quality
RIMS are RIMS, there in the thousands, plus tires which would cost you a grand all around,
SO vamooose hater..........
Yea.. but...
Lowenhart is Lowenhart, Diablo is Diablo and Katana is Katana.
Bmw is Bmw, Ferarri is Ferarri and Honda is.... Honda. :)
Lowenhart LD1 are nice ass rims.... bling blingin.
I just purchased the Giovanna Corsica's with a Chopper SP6 spinning kit. |
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| DUBYA123 |
You know, when I was buying my 20s at superbuy. Ive met up with the owner of the Chopper Wheel spin, he was just starting off and installing the spin by himself, I didnt know he would blow up like that.
Anways, yah your right, I wasnt really into the wheel thing, I didnt even know wheel names when I bought mine, if i had known about knockoffs I would of bought
All in all They achieve the same effect, (the turning head effect) Im not going to argue with u,
I still have my chrome, but Im going to take them off because Black chrome is in, on a black MDX it would sweet,
but Im waiting for Knockoffs, because there cheaper?
you know you can have centercaps to 20inch wheels made custom,
cost around 100s to make for 2
A place that makes it in LA is 310 motoring, I was going to put a W on the Centercap, but it looked to much like a Volkswagon symbol |
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| jywong |
flex4life,
I believe DubbedSSMDX has Eagle GT II's, but is thinking about the Scorpion Zeros for his next set.
I got those Pirellis in a 295/40-20 from Kauffman Tire for about $300 each after tax, but that's an all-inclusive price (valve stems, centering rings, road hazard, etc).
Joey |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
my old tires were the Eagle HP Plus 295.40.20 (okay tire)
new tires are the Pirelli Scorpion Zero 265.45.20 (great tire!, perfect size for the MDX) btw this is a new size that just came out... |
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| DUBYA123 |
DUbbed,
whats the ride quality with the new tires, harsh, better, smoother? they look great. |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
quote:
Originally posted by DUBYA123
DUbbed,
whats the ride quality with the new tires, harsh, better, smoother? they look great.
The ride is much better... much smoother compared to the ride with the 295.40.20's, also there isn't that harsh tracking problem with the wider tire. The stance isn't as wide and agressive though, guess that 30mm makes a big difference! |
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| DUBYA123 |
i have the 295 which is in your last picture, the ride, is cool on the side streets, but the freeway is kinda harsh, but it looks way cool, the 295's had a great sidewall the though, so many times I had skidded curbs, but the sidewall protected the rims from getting scratches, I will probably replace to 265's, once the tires run down..
thanks DUBBEDSM |
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| mdxxxx |
| DubbedSSmdx.. Nice! |
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| greatscot |
quote:
Originally posted by DubbedSSmdx
The ride is much better... much smoother compared to the ride with the 295.40.20's, also there isn't that harsh tracking problem with the wider tire. The stance isn't as wide and agressive though, guess that 30mm makes a big difference!
Your'e teasing us now. How about a full angle/side view? |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
the second pic that i posted was a pic when i had the 295's... the first pic next to the stock mdx's is my mdx with the new 265's (you can tell by the sidewall...
here's a pic of full side... |
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| jywong |
Anyone having luck with this?
After about 5 months, my little scorpion emblem has faded from a bright yellow to this dull whole-grain mustard color, even after scrubbing and tire treatment.
Joey |
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| greatscot |
quote:
Originally posted by DubbedSSmdx
the second pic that i posted was a pic when i had the 295's... the first pic next to the stock mdx's is my mdx with the new 265's (you can tell by the sidewall...here's a pic of full side...
Great pic. BTW, what size is that pic? You seem to have mastered the digtal sizing to an art. |
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| capjand4 |
can people tell me if i just go with 19 or 20 inches.
and does it take away the comfort?
Thanx |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
quote:
Originally posted by greatscot
Great pic. BTW, what size is that pic? You seem to have mastered the digtal sizing to an art.
to keep pictures large, i just reduce the quality of the jpeg when saving. you can tell by looking at the quality of the picture.
re: going 19's or 20's it's all a matter of preference. IMO the ride with 20's on 265.45.20's is pretty close to stock... i bit firmer but not a great deal considering that you've gone 3 inches bigger over stock, handling is improved, and this is truly one way to "customize" and make your MDX your own... it's not for everyone, but then again not everyone customizes their cars.
re: keeping the scorpion yellow, i've only had the tires for 3 months so i can't really tell you about the wear and maint of it... will keep it in mind though. when i first got the tires put on i didn't really like the yellow logo but i do now (funny thing is that i asked them to put the tires on the other way to show all black and they put it on with the logo side showing by accident, glad they did though - happy with the look) |
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| nayyer |
| do you live in chicago? i wanted to know if you wanted to have a meet in chicago. and where you got your mudflaps painted my guys asking $50.00 and wont paint my side steps too risky he said im also buying some dubs thinging about lorenzos LO1's and whice dealer do you got to for service my dealer wont recommend dubs at all he said it will void the warranty but give me a holla back thanks |
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| flex4life |
DubbedSSmdx
those are sweet dubs, which ones are they? I'm a fan of rims that don't show through to the brakes, you have done a great job in selecting your rims. |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by DubbedSSmdx
re: going 19's or 20's it's all a matter of preference. IMO the ride with 20's on 265.45.20's is pretty close to stock...
Where did you purchase the 265-45-20? IVe been told by numerous rim/tire shops that it hasnt come out yet, and will take another 2 months..... :3: |
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| DubbedSSmdx |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
Where did you purchase the 265-45-20? IVe been told by numerous rim/tire shops that it hasnt come out yet, and will take another 2 months..... :3:
check tirerack... |
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| 13BRAVO |
I have never gotten new rims before so I have a real newbie type question....if I go to buy new rims for my MDX (which I haven't bought yet but am about to) what happens to the rims supplied by Acura? Do they pay anything to take em? Or do they just take em from me or say "Here, you want em, keep em." Please let me know, thanks!
Also, does anyone know a good website to look at rims for the MDX? |
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| shootist |
One option is to keep them for winter.
Another is to sell them on Ebay.
A third is to sell them here as "onesies" for people looking for a Full Size spare. The wheel sells for $200 and tire for $145 new. You may be able to get $150-200 each for a wheel and tire, used.
Don't rush into new rims without deciding for yourself if you'll void warranty. |
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| 13BRAVO |
| Thanks for the answer AND the advice! |
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| flex4life |
VOID WARRANTY?
Shootlist what are you talking about? |
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| DUBYA123 |
Void Warranty?
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