O.Z Ultraleggars Installed.

**FishtailnZ** · 05-02-2008

Finally, after sitting in my garage for about a month. First waiting on a missing lugbolt, then trying to get some time in a hectic schedule to go them them put on. But procrastination is a specialty of mine though *L*...anyway, some pics.

. Overall, I'm very pleased with the results - fitment was painfree, no issues there. I didn't use spacers on the rear, and none needed IMO as the wheel/tire face sits flush with the body work, even with an 8" width as opposed to the stock 8.5". The open design of the wheel showcases the brakes very nicely too IMO.

Car hasn't been detailed in awhile, so it could have been cleaner *L*...

Ikarus · 05-02-2008

Looks great, congratulations!

**etyu** · 05-02-2008

Beautiful!!

**FishtailnZ** · 05-02-2008

Thanks guys, got a couple new tires out of it too - but that's another story LOL!

**Ynot** · 05-02-2008

Beautiful indeed, shows off them huge brakes.

**alroumi** · 05-02-2008

Those actually look nice, it doest need a drop but could look better if it had a pair of those installed. The question is are you satisfied with the look as I am.

**FishtailnZ** · 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Those actually look nice, it doest need a drop but could look better if it had a pair of those installed. The question is are you satisfied with the look as I am.

As I've said before, I bought them for the weight savings, but now that they're on, I'm happy to say I'm very pleased with the overall appearance too - especially how those brakes are now showcased. To echo what Ynot said above, a friend in our local club said "what new wheels, LOOKA DEM BRAKES" LOL!

**alroumi** · 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

As I've said before, I bought them for the weight savings, but now that they're on, I'm happy to say I'm very pleased with the overall appearance too - especially how those brakes are now showcased. To echo what Ynot said above, a friend in our local club said "what new wheels, LOOKA DEM BRAKES" LOL!

In all honesty If I were to judge them from tireracks 3d viewer they wouldnt look as good but in real life they seem to be drop dead gorgeous.

**FishtailnZ** · 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Those actually look nice, it doest need a drop but could look better if it had a pair of those installed. The question is are you satisfied with the look as I am.

Yea that viewer thing on TireRack's site doesn't do a good job at all Mohammed - but I've noticed that with various wheels for other cars as well. Nothing like a real in-the-flesh pic! Glad I didn't choose these wheels based on that viewer *L*.

**alroumi** · 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

Yea that viewer thing on TireRack's site doesn't do a good job at all Mohammed - but I've noticed that with various wheels for other cars as well. Nothing like a real in-the-flesh pic! Glad I didn't choose these wheels based on that viewer *L*.

Touche', you've ended up with a wheel that fits your oem tyres, reasonably priced and adds performance in the end of the day due to its light weight which improves braking and acceleration.

**ir-ops** · 05-02-2008

look very nice, trust they also drive nice...
congrats...

brgds/ir-ops

**MJawa 55** · 05-02-2008

congratulations on the wheels. they look amazing

DansSlk · 05-02-2008

Yay, Looking good!

**FishtailnZ** · 05-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir-ops

look very nice, trust they also drive nice...
congrats...

brgds/ir-ops

Well she does seem a little more eager to spin the rear tires, but since that was never really a problem anyway, I'll just chalk it up to a heavier than usual right foot today *L*. But with that said, a savings in almost 40lbs of unsprung weight is no doubt a good thing.

Gayle280 · 05-02-2008

I agree on the look when you see on the car. Surprised they look so much better than I imagined looking at them on Tire Rack. Great lookin car! Did you have to use centering rings?

**FishtailnZ** · 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Gayle280

I agree on the look when you see on the car. Surprised they look so much better than I imagined looking at them on Tire Rack. Great lookin car! Did you have to use centering rings?

Thanks as well!

Yup, centering rings along with longer lug bolts were included in the package price from Tirerack.

**dsb** · 05-03-2008

Congrats! It does look great! With 40lbs less unsprung weight, it should be much better in the handling department.

**alroumi** · 05-03-2008

Bill do you mind listing how much you got these for, if you dont I totally understand its just because I might look into them in the near future.

**FishtailnZ** · 05-03-2008

Just over $1800 including shipping+duties to my door Mohammed, from Tirerack - that shipping/fees is the wild card though, as the wheels themselves are only $335 each.

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	O.Z Ultraleggars Installed. Finally, after sitting in my garage for about a month. First waiting on a missing lugbolt, then trying to get some time in a hectic schedule to go them them put on. But procrastination is a specialty of mine though L...anyway, some pics. . Overall, I'm very pleased with the results - fitment was painfree, no issues there. I didn't use spacers on the rear, and none needed IMO as the wheel/tire face sits flush with the body work, even with an 8" width as opposed to the stock 8.5". The open design of the wheel showcases the brakes very nicely too IMO. Car hasn't been detailed in awhile, so it could have been cleaner L... __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Thanks guys, got a couple new tires out of it too - but that's another story LOL! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Just over $1800 including shipping+duties to my door Mohammed, from Tirerack - that shipping/fees is the wild card though, as the wheels themselves are only $335 each. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen