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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Finally picked my wheels! Thanks for the help guys!
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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imo black w/ chrome lip is too played out. but, whatever.

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stay away from the rivets
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hayalex6
stay away from the rivets
What are rivets? (yes I'm retarded)
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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See the silver things around the outside of the wheel? Rivets.
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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That's what I thought? Why stay away from them?
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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cause they're ugly on black w/ chrom lip lol
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hayalex6
cause they're ugly on black w/ chrom lip lol
Here I thought you actually had a good reason
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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FWIW...
Originally Posted by PaRaGoNViCtiM
#3: Drag DR6

#5: ADR Spade
But then, I've got a thing for fat spokes.
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Id stay away from most of those wheels because they are usually the brands that end up bending when you hit a hole. Especially Exel.
I would pick Drag or ADR brand wheels though if you must stay with these choices.
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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#14: ADR S-07R


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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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How do you guys think Konig Sideways would look on my BOP xB?
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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some BBS in black would look niiiice.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by PaRaGoNViCtiM
How do you guys think Konig Sideways would look on my BOP xB?
konigs are by far the most overdone wheels EVER
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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Does anyone have opinions on Rotas? Are they good wheels?
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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rotas are cool and they have some nice styles.... if your into a 15 or 16 they would be perfect for ya
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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You guys have to bare with me, I know nothing about this stuff. Thanks for the opinions so far!! This is how I want the lip to look:


Old Jul 10, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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Yeah, I too would stay away from the excel wheels. I had them on my last car and would never by them again after probably 2 or 3 months the lip looked absolutly horrible. I was surprised my tires were holding air the lips were so bent up. Granted Indiana has a lot of potholes but on previous cars I have used a little higher priced wheels such as enkies and have had no problems. Additionally, I like #2 the best because it has a lip that is more round over, most of the others are more flat around the edges. From my experience the rounded lips hold up better in the long run
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Im a fan of the RSL line of wheels. They are priced right and Ive had nothing but good luck with them. Ive whacked some serious holes with mine and no bends or leaks at all...
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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if i were you i would go with the adr spade.thats my best choice of the rims you have here. but you get what you pay for remember that.
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 03:00 AM
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I'm also really considering the Konig Sideways. I know they seem to be played out, but I haven't seen anyone in my area with them, so I'm okay with that aspect.



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