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transio
09/12/2004, 12:42 PM
Just bid on some 18" Lexani VP Offroads. Ironically, these will be my ON road wheels ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7921629176&rd=1

Nice looking wheels, and at a decent price!

I'm a little worried about the size and offset, though (18x10 / -24mm). I'll probably have to trim a little go get them to fit ok.

Whaddya guys think?
Bantan
09/12/2004, 12:51 PM
Hot to death!!!
Joe_Black
09/12/2004, 01:54 PM
Offroad wheels? For mud pimps! ;pg;

Go get yer bling on! ;Do;
transio
09/12/2004, 02:03 PM
LOL @ mud pimps :p I would never take those offroad!

Here's a chop of them w/ some 285/60/18 G-Force's:

http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/lexanis1.jpg

Here is an awful chop of them on my VX:

http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/lexanis2.jpg

And my VX w/ current offroad setup.

http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/lexanis3.jpg
xdfarrx
09/12/2004, 04:22 PM
now that is what I call getting your YO on....
transio
09/12/2004, 04:46 PM
Damn. I just took some measurements. Looks like these things with 285/60's would require MAJOR trimming of my fenders! Not good! :( I think I'm gonna have to back out of the auction. :eek: Never done that before. :(
Hotsauce
09/12/2004, 06:56 PM
I'm running 285/55/18's on 18/8.5wheels, only minor trimming.

John C.
Cyrk
09/12/2004, 06:57 PM
loving those rims...
transio
09/12/2004, 07:13 PM
Originally posted by Hotsauce
I'm running 285/55/18's on 18/8.5wheels, only minor trimming.

John, what's the offset? Do you have pics?
Hotsauce
09/13/2004, 02:52 AM
http://www.bigwheels.net/wheel_view.jsp?modelid=496&brand=OZ&model=Nova%20ST

This is the wheel.

I had to trim maybe ¼" off the corner of the trim to make it clar at full lock.

I think 285/50 would have cleared with no trimming.

John C.
transio
09/13/2004, 06:40 AM
Ok, so your offset is +20mm

That means the -20mm wheels above will stick out over 1½" more than yours. That will cause major rubbing! :(

I found a set of the wheels in +10mm offset. That should make them drivable on the VX without lifting.

I'll let you guys know what happens!

Thanks for the info John!
james1_10018
09/15/2004, 02:21 PM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DONT, YOU WILL LOOK LIKE A HOOD PIMP ON A RICE PLEASE PLEASE PLEase PLEASE DONT
VX crazy
09/15/2004, 02:39 PM
:bgwp: one word for you transio, SAWZAL...:freek:
Tone
09/15/2004, 04:22 PM
The width of the rim along with the offset is going to prevent you from using these rims and if you’ve lowered your VX, no way. Look forward to the pics.
transio
09/15/2004, 06:52 PM
Here's a pic of an H2 with them: http://www.thehummerexperience.com/Hummer/HUM_057_3.jpg

I don't think the wheels will pose a problem with the +10 offset and 285/50s or even 285/55s.

The seller just bought the last 3 sets of them in +10 offset and polished (not chrome) finish. I think they'll look less blingy, and he wants less for them - $800 for the set.
transio
09/21/2004, 12:38 PM
Ok.

I got word from the wheel guy today. They got the 18" polished VP's in (pic below).

The wheels are 18 x 10 with +10mm offset.

NOW I NEED YOUR HELP !!!

What size tires can i fit? Can I get 285/60's on there? Or should I play it safe with 55's ??

ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE PLEASE HELP!!!

Thanks!

Steve

http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/lexanivppol.JPG