Speedmaster Esses
03-04-2003, 10:36 PM
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Speedmaster Esses
I got these rims from Alex @ efzero. They are pretty sweet and I love taking those 90* turns at 50. 
Anyhoo, I opted for 205/50/15's with an offset of i believe, +43. I put them on with some hub rings and this is what they look like...
For stats, they are 5kg rims.
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When I first put them on, I was like "damn, these bitches are hella flush. no more dropping for me. I barely clear...Anyways...I wanted opinions...these are 205 tires. Should I have gone with 195's instead? They are real flush on the rear side, but near the side skirts they stick out a lil..not much tho.
Anyhoo, I opted for 205/50/15's with an offset of i believe, +43. I put them on with some hub rings and this is what they look like... For stats, they are 5kg rims.
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When I first put them on, I was like "damn, these bitches are hella flush. no more dropping for me. I barely clear...Anyways...I wanted opinions...these are 205 tires. Should I have gone with 195's instead? They are real flush on the rear side, but near the side skirts they stick out a lil..not much tho.
03-04-2003, 10:37 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (all stock)
azenis are cool......if u do spirited driving.. if not.. no need for a tire that big or a tire with that low of a treadwear..
03-04-2003, 10:50 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (all stock)
I don't see a problem at all with the 205s. If you feel the they stick out too much for you taste, get a lower offset, but then more then likely you will have to get 195s. I would prefer the 205s over the 195s, I want as much surface area as possible.
Aren't hub rings the same as spacers, if so remove those to get the wheels a bit more flush.
Aren't hub rings the same as spacers, if so remove those to get the wheels a bit more flush.
03-04-2003, 11:38 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (all stock)
man...those are some dope *** rims!!! i'm getting something similar soon i hope...if i get a chance to raise enough $$$ for 'em. i don't know if i'd use azenis though...they are the heaviest tire in the market right now...even though they have been discontinued. prolly gonna go with the kumho ecsta or something... 
your rims...
your rims...
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03-05-2003, 08:01 AM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (all stock)
I thought the black speedmaster wheels were +40 offset
your car looks really good from what i can tell.
any full pics of the car??
I believe the lower the offset number the wider the rims stick out and then the greater the traction.
You got a great deal, 700 bucks with Azeni's WOW!
your car looks really good from what i can tell.
any full pics of the car??
I believe the lower the offset number the wider the rims stick out and then the greater the traction.
You got a great deal, 700 bucks with Azeni's WOW!
03-05-2003, 08:25 AM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (all stock)
I think they look good on there. The wider tire looks more aggressive, and fills in the wheel well completely
03-05-2003, 08:26 AM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (SHAUNTS99)
Hub rings or Hubcentric rings are not spacers but rather a "centering ring" that correctly centers the rims on the hub such that the stresses/forces are distributed evenly on the studs and lug nuts...Most wheel manufacturers will include these with the rims. They should not be dismissed. I will try to find more info and put it up later in the day.
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03-05-2003, 08:31 AM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (all stock)
[Modified by cwestin'39, 5:34 PM 3/5/2003]
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03-05-2003, 09:45 AM
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03-05-2003, 11:14 AM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (WiDeBoDyEK)
I would prefer the 205s over the 195s, I want as much surface area as possible.
i concur
i concur
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Can I see a pic of your car from the side? I wanna see how they look from a distance..... How much do those wheels weigh? Price? Colors? Does it come in pink??
03-05-2003, 11:30 AM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (Carlo)
Thanks for all the input guys. I think i'ma keep it like this. i actually had some 195's on my old tires. I had some OLD sku crx si alloy's. 195/60/14. crappy *** tires and the wall sucked some major ***. although the tires were bald as hell too, the falkens were still lighter [i think because of the rims...the tires are heavy...but that shouldn't last too long...[i.e. less tread, less weight].
03-05-2003, 02:03 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (all stock)
dope rims bro! i got the same thing but gold with a polished lip...i got em a while back but thinkin of powdercoatin em black...nice choice in rims...oh btw does anyone have a pic of what a "hub ring" lo0ks like thanks guys
03-05-2003, 02:38 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (usdm_ED7)
what suspension do you have right now? are you gutted at all? might as well let the people know...it would suck to buy all the stuff and it not fit together.
03-05-2003, 02:42 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (MTK Kommander)
azenis are cool......if u do spirited driving.. if not.. no need for a tire that big or a tire with that low of a treadwear..
. i couldn't agree more, though. azenis' aren't worth it if you aren't gonna bash on em.
03-05-2003, 04:14 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (vivid02)
Time for MTK to hate tires too. LOL
I think you rims look great as well as the tires.
I think you rims look great as well as the tires.
im just saying i think its funny when people put those on their car when they dont USE them.. its a big tire and it doesnt allow you to get that "nice drop" that most honda guys want.. i used to say it back in the days when people would post their show cars with Advan tires.. same thing here.. azenis dont last very long and they look big on hondas.. so its a waste of money to buy them for "regular" driving only..
03-05-2003, 04:29 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (disordeR)
i wish they made those in 5 lug.
or better yet
black racing N1, comes in 3 colors..
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03-05-2003, 06:22 PM
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Re: Speedmaster Esses (MTK Kommander)
im just saying i think its funny when people put those on their car when they dont USE them.. its a big tire and it doesnt allow you to get that "nice drop" that most honda guys want.. i used to say it back in the days when people would post their show cars with Advan tires.. same thing here.. azenis dont last very long and they look big on hondas.. so its a waste of money to buy them for "regular" driving only..
June 14th.
I will put them to good use.