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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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Default Please tell me what wheel this is?



Sorry, it's only half a wheel, but it's the only one I've found.

Thanks.
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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looks to be a Velox wheel, which is a faux of the Volk GT-P... I could be wrong though.
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 03:18 AM
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Yup those look like volks or at least some copycats

http://www.titanmotorsports.com/volkgtp17x8.html
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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I think you guys are right. Thanks.

Too bad the Volk's are so pricey and don't come in 16's. I'm looking to pick up an '06.5 early next year as a daily driver and switch over to some lightweight 16's. Any suggestions?
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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why 16's ? tires cost more, they're heavier andmore expensive than 15's and end up looking weird because getting your plus sizing to work, you end up with a weird oddball tire size.

go 15's.. or 17's..

but to be helpful..... try www.edgeracing.com for a start.
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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itgb that wheel wont fit the benz :p

what are you doing on this side of town?
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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I want to be like you dj

Honestly between gas & repairs, the 16V is driving me broke. I just spent $600 in the past two weeks to replace the alternator & fix my swaybar that pulled a huge chunk of steel out of my subframe(I guess the bigger swayber & my driving put to much stress on it). So I need a daily driver.

About wanting to go with 16's: because 15's leave too much tire for me. However 17's will just end up increasing the weight too much, and tire will be more expensive. 16's will be a compromise.
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