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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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I've got my selection of wheels rounded down to two choices over at Wheelmax.com. I'm going with 15" wheels over 17s since I don't want to have to change my tires for the winter, nor do I want to dish out a ton of money for 17" all-seasons. Right now I'm rolling on stock steelies with beat up 6 spoke wheel covers. So these are my two choices:

The Nex-O NT-5s for $356


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The Nex-O GS-5 for $396


My main thing is right now that I like the looks of the 5-spoke silvers since they come in a fitted 4x100 bolt pattern and do not have those unsightly extra holes and look more factory. But, My xA is black and feel that the gloss black color of the GS-5s would accent it nicely especially with the thick chrome lip. Not sure which one to go with since I like both styles a lot. So my question is, what are your OPINIONS on what YOU think would look best on my BSP xA. Thanks for any input!
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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I was thinking about some chromed out wheels myself, but after seeing a few sets like the black ones above in action I am leaning more towards them. I like the fresh look of them when they are spinning, AS LONG as they have a thick chrome lip! If you get em pls post pics( I have a BSP Xa )!

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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I feel the same about the chrome lip, the fatter the better! lol
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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the second one def. everyone needs some dish in their life!
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Choice # dos!!
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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The black one. That would great with the lip.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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I like the black 6 spokes with polished lip. In regards to the lip, since you are getting the wheel in 15" the lip most likely won't be deep.
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Most definite the black one's. 6 spoke are not as common, and lip what more
is there to say.
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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I like the 2nd one..
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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You can never go wrong with a simple, clean 5-spoke rim. I vote #1.
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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the fujiz likes the Nex-O GS-5 .. HOT
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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nt-5 looks cool
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Waiting for pics...
Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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numba 2 man!
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