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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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http://www.discounttiredirect.com/pr...hs1.oc.ang.jpg what do you guys think of these swaped with red inserts? I'm not sure what to think...may look sweet matching my calipers, may look tacky?
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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imo they are ugly rims to begin with, and seeing as how you have a blue car, the red will not match.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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i like them but i like the wheel that has the exposed lugs not the cover plate. if i got them id get em color matched...
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/konigHotSwap.dos
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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I'm not a big fan of them... but I don't like the "riveted" look around the outside. And those is some big rivet looking things!

But it doesn't matter what we think. It's not our money. If you like them and think they'll look good - don't let us stop you.
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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I guess when in doubt, especially on rims its best to not go through with it...I really like the upgraded 18's that scion offers but cheapest I found them for are $1000.
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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i think the hot swaps would be sick if you had the black wheels with the inserts color matched to your RS2 blue... if i wasnt satisfied with my wheels i would probably have the black hotswaps with color matched absolute red inserts
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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the other day driving to a show, i saw a new civic si with hot swaps, 1st time i see them in person (rims that is) they are very nice, i think i want them now, but id get silver and black inserts, then get the color matched
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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According to DTD (via e-mail), the 17x8s tip in at a stunning 28lbs. Frightening.
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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damn that is heavy, 18's would be like what 30-35 eeee.

might change up my plans lol
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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i think they would look hot if you color matched the spokes
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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thats what i would do, but i dont want a heavy a$$ wheel lol
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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very true!..
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr_Isotope
According to DTD (via e-mail), the 17x8s tip in at a stunning 28lbs. Frightening.
Wow, I had no idea, thanks for the info. I will continue looking.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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id most likely would ge the wheels if i had super charger or a turbo, just do be able to back up the weight of the rims.
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