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Old 10-26-2008, 03:22 PM
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Im in need of new tires soon and have decided to just a couple hundred more in and get some new rims too. Having recently talked to discount tire, theyve told me they can get me any rim and tire package for the best price i can find online. I came about these and was wondering what yall would think of these on a 07 csm tc.

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-tires-packages/R1%20RACING-Gtr_6-Machined%20w|%20Black.html

looking to get these in 18's. the price is very good as it was 1600 the other week just for the rims with neo gens. thanks again for your opinion.
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GT-P knockoffs...
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theres always a knock off for popular wheels

they look good to me
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Rivets look bad. The design of the wheel looks good though.
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yeah if u want them and can get them for cheap, go for it. they look good, idk how good they are rim wise tho.
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ya they are volk knock-offs right? they look good, but quality...eh...idk
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I will chime in here and just say stick with just buying tires. You're not ready for rims yet, lol.
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or look at these. better quality wheels at a decent price.



Enkei RSV Silver 18x7.5 ET 35

Bundled with Toyo Proxes Fz4 225/40/18 comes out to be $1177 shipped.
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I like them, i'd probably buy em. Unless you plan on racing, then i'd look for the real thing if you like that wheel design.

Those enkei RSV's aren't cutting the butter for me, lol. They are real plain looking, mind as well keep the stockies.

I actually like the R1 RACING Gtr-6's alot. They dont look cheaply made or anything. $183per wheel on an unknown brand wheel means it's got to be good quality IMO. Their probably made with the same production equipment as Volks, only their not as popular as the Volk name.
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nah i dont plan on racing. its just i need tires soon and my stock wheels are curbed ugly, thanks to my gf ha (no she does not drive my car anymore). im kinda on a budget as i just spent about 700 for my retro im currently doing.
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just get tires then.

those fake rivets make my stomach turn, lol.
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Originally Posted by RCZDesigns
They dont look cheaply made or anything. $183per wheel on an unknown brand wheel means it's got to be good quality IMO. Their probably made with the same production equipment as Volks, only their not as popular as the Volk name.
LOL!! That seriously made my day. Typical consumer. "Well it looks good, right?! Cuz that's all I care about."

Not picking on you man, just proving a point of common thinking.

And Rays has their own special equipment for their wheels. That's what sets them apart from every other generic wheel manufacturer.
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dont like that particular design. but get what makes you happy. its your money... f the rim snobs.
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aww knock offs of my wheels
and bad ones at that.
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Get the real deal. Example...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...highlight=volk

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...highlight=volk

You'll be much happer. And baller wheels gets you the ladies.
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Yuk!!
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eh they alright..
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Originally Posted by Hat_Trick_Hokie
Get the real deal. Example...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...highlight=volk

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...highlight=volk

You'll be much happer. And baller wheels gets you the ladies.

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Originally Posted by Hat_Trick_Hokie
And baller wheels gets you the ladies.
You can't be serious? Please tell me you're joking.
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
Just trying to help out.

Originally Posted by Hyghgynx
You can't be serious? Please tell me you're joking.
Haha, yea I was kidding.
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