New Shoes on an AWD!!!

[Res18cuE]

A rainy Friday was made bright by a trip to Avon by the Sea...of course to Avon Custom Wheels! It was great to finally meet Ernie, Joey & Lori. They took the time to make me feel welcome and at home. I learned alot about the history of their business and the future planned. Custom work is to be the name of the game. It was time well spent making some new friends! Oh...and there were some wheels put on my car.



Hee-hee, oh those! I've waited a long time, gotten a lot of input (thanks DesmoDude & others) and finally made my choice. I went with the new 20" Boss 326's & Toyo Proxes S/T's in 255/45/20. The wheels & tires came out just as good as I hoped. I ran her an hour back down the shore through rain, slow, fast, smooth roads & rough roads without a problem. She handled better, rode better and of course looked better! Not a shimmy or shake to be felt, thanks to Joey's skill at their awesome computerized balance machine. Those things sure have changed since the days of centering that old bubble! The next day I put 250 miles on her going home. It was a mix of highway, two lane, light traffic and heavy. Again running better than ever. For anyone trying to decide if a wheel/tire upgrade is worth it, I for one highly recommend it.

Here are some pics of the day & the wheels. I'd love to know what you think!

In the shop at the start:


Joey hard at work:


Ernie working on someone's red spoiler:


How Lori spends a typical afternoon, shipping!:


Father & Son in the office:


The final product!:


Next day in the sunlight:


Next day 2:


From the rear:


I can't thank Ernie, Lori & Joey enough. They were very patient with me while I made up my mind, and while I hung around the shop. As usual, they were great to deal with! Just wish I could make Englishtown & the BBQ! Oh well, there's always next year.

[joeycash]

very nice write up Dean...i\I am glad you enjoyed what we did and your time spent at ACW...you will always be welcome

[Big Bob]

Nice story, great pics, the one with your cute dog Bailey, is that a toy Pig that he has? Is that what goes in a N.J. Porkroll?

[SmoovC]

Looks sweet, very good choice!!

[Poco Askew]

Looks great!
I've loved the Boss 326 since I first saw it. The only thing that kept me from buying them is I've been worried about the bolt pattern since it is 5x4.5. Good to know it's working for you.

[Fondy]

great story neat to see some faces and the ACW shop. great looking car as well love the rims on it.

[sugar-tj]

good story, nice shoes....

[hops23]

Woohoo another AWD sporting new shoes! Looks great, are you gonna lower her?

[Davesatdoasisbar]

Looks sharp! Color matched headlights?

Those AWDs sure have the fender gap though.

[Poco Askew]

Those AWDs sure have the fender gap though.

Not once the V2's are slapped on.

[hops23]

Hey viperguy, I see you finally got your KWs! Long time coming. Can't wait to see pics. (sorry to hijack)

[FOHN_JARGO]

As I started to read this thread, I got goose bumps. I never made the connection that Avon Custom Wheels would be in Avon-by-the-Sea.

AND I WAS STATIONED THERE!

I googled ACW's address and did the hybrid map to figure out where they were. Kind of makes me homesick. :(

[FOHN_JARGO]

Oh yeah. The car looks fantastic with those wheels!

[Poco Askew]

Hey viperguy, I see you finally got your KWs! Long time coming. Can't wait to see pics. (sorry to hijack)

Thanks, hops. Me too!! (We will now return to the post previously in progress).

[Res18cuE]

Thanks all, it's good to hear others like em too! I've gotten several compliments from non-LXr's driving around in the last week. After a week there's not a problem, love the ride & handling.

Woohoo another AWD sporting new shoes! Looks great, are you gonna lower her?

Not until someone figures out how to lower the Nivomats, I tow with her, need the ride adjustability and bagging is to expensive to justify. Would love to though, that look is awesome!

Color matched headlights?

Yep...courtesy of Ernie also!!!