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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 04:38 AM
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Hello all. I need help here please!.
After much research, Motegi is a better brand this days, but I can't affort it. Over $200 a piece. That's a lot. So I have 3 more choices. Maybe you guys can help me if you know anything about reputation, weight, performance.

Option 1: Drifz 520 SL 15x7 +35mm offset ??lbs. Silver

Option 2: 5-Zigen FN01R-C 15x7 +33mm offset 14.5 libs. Silver.

Option 3: Voxx MG 15x7 +20mm (avaliable, I guess) ?? lbs. Silver











Any comment is welcome. Thanks!
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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The Traklites without a doubt for the lightness,being forged, and I think they look good. The Borbets are too heavy for their size and in my opinion,dont look that great.
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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I like both! I like the Traklites but Borbet looks solid. I think anyone will look good on my Xb.
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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i like both!
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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I'd go for the Traklite 2!
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Yeah... Motegi Racing looks good. The weight is a very big plus.
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Motegi all the way baby!!
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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2nd set looks much better. Motegi has gotten a better reputation these days?
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Thank you for all your comments. I can't afford Motegi. So I have 3 new choices. Please help me with these! Thanks!
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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I like the FNORs the best. But give me bump about Motegi, I just got a sweet deal on my FF7s.
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Still 2
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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go to www.tradepot.com, you can get motgei mr'6's for 700$ full package with tires and all
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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The 5Zigens for sure. I have them and love them. Much more reputable name than the other two,plus they are made in Japan. They are lightweight, strong and reasonably priced. Easy to clean also. Check out DiscountTireDirect.com. I have gotten very good service from them. I highly recommend the silver color in these wheels because they are anodized rather than painted like the rest of the colors. The finish is much more durable.
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Thank you blue_06tc. I think my box will look good. I will have to get some centercaps, right?
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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They should come with center caps, at least mine did.
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