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Old May 4, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Default what do you think of TSW Holstens on a tC?

What do you think of these wheels on a tC? They’re TSW Holstens. I’m considering 18x8, et35. I’d have to tuck some tire for these to look good. Maybe I can paint them gold LOL.

Here’s an example of an Rabbit with 18x8. These arent the exact ones I'm considering buying, but they are the same size and color.



The original design came from older OEM Audi A8L wheels, which were polished in 19” 5x112.



How my car looks these days.
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A few weeks ago I posted some Audi TT wheels I bought, but I sold them yesterday.
Old May 4, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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another example
Old May 4, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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In my mind those TSW's would not look good on a tC. I think what you are running right now looks alot better. But thats just me. Getting opinions is cool, but also you have to get what you like.
Old May 4, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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r u trying to go for a VIP look? i personally think the wheels you currently have are nicer... it's up to you.
Old May 5, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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I dunno about the gold, but your going to HAVE to tuck tire to make them look good.
It'll definitely be different though..and there not that expensive if you want to try them out.

Do you like wheels that are "closed off"? It looks like it haha I remember a while back you were staying you wanted these Lexus SC wheels (not that it would fit but still)

Old May 5, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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keep the ones you got
Old May 5, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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would you keep the wheels you have now?
Old May 5, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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with the right offset and drop i think you could pull it off.
Old May 6, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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its something different. i say go for it.
i think they are good looking wheels.
Old May 6, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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keep the ssr's though lol.
Old May 6, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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keep the ssr's... but try it.. i think it might look dope on 18s as long as the offset it close.
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idk man, here's a crude ps of what they could look like on a tC...

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idk i kinda like it
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^x2, it looks sweet.
Old May 7, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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Look like hub caps for some reason to me. You should do it and give me your professors =D
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Old May 15, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Not sure what your take on adapters is, but the center on the Audi version looks better. And they were available in 18" also.
Old May 15, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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i decided not to get them after some serious thought. at this point I'm just gonna spend my money on narrower tires (215.40.18 ) for my SSRs and drop it some more.

I dont mind adapters. I'd love to run these A8 wheels.
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