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Old May 25, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Default Work Emotion Wheels, they worth high price?

Looking at some 18" Work Emotion Wheels. Owner told me they worth quite some money, straight from Japan. Wonder whether they really worth much money?

Old May 25, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Work = $$$!!!
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Work = $$$!!! = the sex

Work wheels have to be imported dont they? thats why so much $$$? like Volks?
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Yes, definitely worth the $$$$.
Old May 25, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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$1950 wheels and tires, good price?
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What kind of tires? It sounds reasonable though. I think the Work Emotion CR are cast, but they used to make a forged one.

i <3 work.
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Nitto I think, or better! Because they said they would give me good tires! I'll check when I get off work.
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Would you pay $1500 for a set of slightly used (< 1000 mile) 16" NKB Cups with Pirelli Pzeros?
Old May 25, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Eiso
Nitto I think, or better! Because they said they would give me good tires! I'll check when I get off work.
I have a set for sale you got a pm!
Old May 25, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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work wheels are teh sex. emotions are on my list of wheel possibilities.
Old May 26, 2005 | 04:23 AM
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You get waht you pay for. the detail and craftsmanship is excellent. proven race wheel in the race and drift scene. Price is good. I paid more for my rims and tires. get'em
Old May 26, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMJim
You get waht you pay for. the detail and craftsmanship is excellent. proven race wheel in the race and drift scene. Price is good. I paid more for my rims and tires. get'em
he is right. in the end its up to you. you want class and style or just be another one on the block?
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indeed. i paid a total of 2700 for my shoes with rubber. i get more stares that the price totals up to, and when ricer boys pull up there eyes are so big. the real deal is worth the money
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Just something to remember...

Proven, sought after, and quality wheels never lose style, and hold up their resale value incredibly well.

They also put copycats to shame when compared side by side.

That being said, if you can afford them, go for it, you will never regret it.
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I got an extreme cheap deal on my wheels and tires. Manager told me its their buying price from manufacturer, looking at the price I believe him. I ended up paying less than $1950 w/ Kumho Ecsta 711. He also offered Sumimoto HTR-Z II tires but more expensive, so I pass on the Sumimoto tires! Now I'm one happy man! Also I got my TRD Springs installed...pic will be up later!
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good to hear. congrats on the shoes. there's somethings worth dishing extra $$$ for. it's like purses for ladies. if you walk around with a coach, LV, Gucci, etc. rather than a Guchi, Cooch. hehehe. the ladies know the knock offs and what's real.
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Originally Posted by Eiso
I got an extreme cheap deal on my wheels and tires. Manager told me its their buying price from manufacturer, looking at the price I believe him. I ended up paying less than $1950 w/ Kumho Ecsta 711. He also offered Sumimoto HTR-Z II tires but more expensive, so I pass on the Sumimoto tires! Now I'm one happy man! Also I got my TRD Springs installed...pic will be up later!

AWESOME, i cant wait to see it
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