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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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I'm torn between these two wheels which are very close in price range to each other and are affordable enough range at a just under $200 per wheel online.

I like their styling, which mimic 2 more expensive models (that if I have the money, I'd get instead)

First is the Ronal RT (similar to Ronal LZ):





The second one is the DIP D65 (very similar to the Foose Speedster)







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Here are the 2 piece Ronal LZ ($450!)


and the Foose Speedster ($360!)


If you don't like either wheels, still choose the better one of the two. And no, unless you can show me something similar to these wheels, I'm not really looking for other styles (especially if they are ricey or JDM in style)
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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Also, if you know any wheels that are similar in design to those above, or the following (for less than $300 each), that'll be great!

Giovanna Cassino


DIP Roulette


Foose Lusso
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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those Giovannas are PIMP
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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if i were you id go with the foose rims but thats just my opinion
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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"FOOSE" Got lips! Alot cleaner cut. Your choice, is your choice..and that's what counts!
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SCI_TC_GUY
those Giovannas are PIMP
Yeah, i like them, too, but they only come in 20"s and I think only for trucks =(


Anyone find an alternative in smaller size and hopefully not quite as expensive??
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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well considering that the Foose is twice the price as the DIP D65, do you think that the DIP wheels is good enough?
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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if i had to choose between the two, i would also go with the foose looking wheel
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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The foose look-a-likes are way better imo.
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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I like the foose, but it's kinda cluttered for a tC I think. Still, the best out of the two, IMO.
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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which ones are lighter?
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 05:30 AM
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The ronal Rt is 23 lbs. I don't know about the Dip D65, but the Foose Speedster is about 23lbs also. Hopefully the D65 isn't heavier than that
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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no more opinions?
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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DIP D65
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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Definitely the DIP D65s. They look shweeet. Should make your ride more "G35 ish".

Those Ronals are ugly, and too similar to your stock wheels.....I don't like Ronals anyways. The finish on their wheels is very dull (lack luster) and the styles suck.

Not to mention, they should be outta business for even makin' this one:
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Just a bit off-topic (do talk on-topic as well), what do you think and any wheels available that looks like these? It's from the upcoming 420hp Audi RS4, found in this thread:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...703&highlight=



Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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Oh, the Dip D65 is 17x7, 5x100, and 35+mm offset. That'll fit on the tC, right?
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Doesn't the tC have like a +45 offset? If it does, I wouldn't go that low
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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I like the dip wheels... maybe cause i'm a deep rim fan... :D
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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I'm sorry, it has a 40+mm offset, not 35



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