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Old 05-24-2005, 04:06 AM
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Guys just another quick query,

for any of you who have put 19" wheels on have you guys tried to get them engineered so that they are legal ? im trying to figure out if this is possible i.e. if they can be given an engineering certificate for and if so under what conditions.


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Old 05-24-2005, 04:46 AM
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We're a pretty friendly bunch around here and we don't normally insult new members until they've been here at least 5 minutes

Please don't take this personally or get offended

16" & 17" wheels are about right

18" wheels are over the top

19" wheels are pure rice

I know it's not your fault, the wheels were on the car when you bought it. However, now you own it - it's your responsibility. I suggest you ditch the 19" wheels and get some proper wheels.

If you belong to the bigger is better school then 17" is as big as you want to go on an S2000.
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hahah, ive noticed that RR

I dont belong to the bigger is better actually id prefer stock but thats how i got it for now the car sits really nice very different to other S'.

by the way how much are the OEM wheels worth ? second hand
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By any chance did you buy the one that was advertised in Burwood? If so do you mind if I ask what you paid? Also post pics! I wont let people flame you I promise

I actually tried to contact the seller on sat and he didn't return so I assumed that it was sold. That was pretty fast wasn't it? I only seen it advertised this week.

There's one GPW in the states with 19s that I actually really like however I'm guessing that yours are chrome
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Originally Posted by heavyS2K,May 24 2005, 10:52 PM
by the way how much are the OEM wheels worth ? second hand
The price varies greatly. Depends more on how quickly the seller wants to get some cash and/or your negotiating ability. Usually they're sold with some sort of tyres on them and this also varies the price up or down.

A new one from Honda spare parts will cost over $1000. (That's EACH, not the set!)

As a very general guide you should expect to pay around $1000 for a set of 4 used wheels. Price will vary up or down from that depending on how many scratches and what sort of rubber.
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hey austblue, u looking at buying a s2000 again?
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Originally Posted by heavyS2K,May 24 2005, 10:52 PM

I dont belong to the bigger is better actually id prefer stock but thats how i got it for now the car sits really nice very different to other S'.
Because not many S' owner would consider 19"...
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I always keep my eyes out for them cayenne but it'd have to be a good deal to make me do it. Why do you ask?
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no reason, just asking.
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Austblue,

yeah that was me bought it off him last week 40k.

were u interested ? or just enquiring ?


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