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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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i found them on ebay for ~400 shipped

BSA Wheels
Bolt Pattern: 5x100 / 5x114.3
Size: 17x7.0
Finish: Matt Bronze
Off Set: +40mm
Condition: New In Factory Boxes
Caps: Include all 4
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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VERY SEXY!
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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thats what i was thinkin...
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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WOW! Those are nice! And for only 400 shipped. Buy Them.
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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ehh they are ok. look like a te37 wanabe's with the center being pushed out ALOT!.. the color is nice and all and the lip is nice. the only thing that bothers me is the extreme bending on the spoke. other then that i think they are pretty good. as long as its not an axis it gets my thumbs up.
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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is it the looks of the spokes bending out that bothers you? or the structural integrity?
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Those are SEXAY. I like BSA, I bought i first set of rims from them years ago, and never had one problem. BSA, great rims, always a greta price too. IMHO
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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the only thing i dont like about these is that they are 17s, i really had my heart set on 18s or even 19s... plus these wheels would just sit around for couple months till winter is over but it would give me more time to save for schweet tires
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Rather than an 18'' rim, I would shoot for a 17x8 or 17x7.5..............same size rotational part, just wider tire. A little more traction in the summer time but careful in the winter or rain. Just keep in mind that more rubber on the ground means that your weight is displaced a little more. More weight displaced on snow/rain = less traction and slipping.
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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thats why id roll on stock wheels in the winter.

i wanted at least 18s in the summer. maybe even 19s cuz i like attending shows and stuff. and i think 19s are more of an eye catcher :D
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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I'm so feeling the lip on those
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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DAVE get those!!
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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haha im thinkin about it jay. im thinkin about it.
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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if you dont i will dangit..i need the 18's gone!!
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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i do like them a lot. but idk if i have the money right now... time to go sell some.... dru... err candy :D
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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Well i have to see them on the car.......idk if they will look good on a tc
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
is it the looks of the spokes bending out that bothers you? or the structural integrity?
the way they bend bothers me somewhat because it doesnt look that safe. it looks TOO pushed out but then again if its a forged wheel which they look forged, then structually they should be fin.

But on the same not i prefer minimal bends if any on a spoke. They look to me tooo bendy. if they were a little straighter then i might feel better about it. But then again if they were super straight then they would be another volk te37/rota grid knockoff. that kind of sums that aspect of it up.
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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i think they would look awesome and they're original...never seen em on a tC be4
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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when u going to put these on?



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