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Old 02-27-2009, 05:52 PM
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Im looking for an inexpensive 17 inch rim. I found these...opinions please.
on some i think the color looks cheap idk maybe there a different color in person...haha i know they are cheap but not all look like it...i want to spend less than 900 or so im planning on lowering it next.

i have looked and looked and just cant decide...and my ride is BCM!
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link isnt working man.

to post pics right click on the pick/click properties/copy url/then on scionlife to post pics u have to click on postreply (not the quick postreply) then when u see the tool bar click the img button then paste the url and then click the img button again.

if done right the 1st img will just say img and the last img should have a / before it

kinda like this [img] url code [/img]
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http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/whe...06_GLD_2_W.jpg

http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/whe...ld_2.jpg<br />http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/wheels/large/ENKEI_RS7_BRZ_2_W.jpg
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http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/whe...ling me bro...
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http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/whe...E5_BLK_2_W.jpg
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im diggin several of the drag rims on discounttire.com...any suggestions
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Old 02-27-2009, 09:31 PM
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http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/whe...razr_gld_2.jpg
those are less than 750
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The only one of those I like is:
http://redirectingat.com/?id=42X122&...06_GLD_2_W.jpg

I would like it better with the center body color or natural rather than gold on a Blackberry xB2
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i have those kyowa's but in flat black w/ red trim. i really like them. mine are 18's though
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http://www.discounttire.com/product/...d11.gmm.xl.jpg


what about those....
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they look good, but I'm not a fan of universal pattern wheels, unless the lugs are covered.
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http://www.discounttire.com/product/...rad9.br.xl.jpg
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i really like these seems...classy and aerodynamic
http://www.discounttire.com/product/...jar.gbl.xl.jpg
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Old 03-02-2009, 12:01 AM
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I love that TSW...that's what I was going to get, until I got a deal on my Scion wheels
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these?http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel..._blk_ci3_l.jpg
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Originally Posted by BadBlood


these?
Umm, NO!
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those are gross...the TSW gets my vote. Clean, simple, and only 5 lug holes!!!
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i want a unique rim maybe not that one i just wanted an opinion on the style... seems to me like they would look good rollng idk tho maybe not...i have expanded my budget after researching...thanks for the replies...if yall know of a new unique rim not everyone has post pics...maybe that will be easier
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OK so i narrowed it down

1 TSW jarama black and chrome 17x8.5 40 Offset

2 Drag dr 11 black and chrome 17x7.5 40

3 konig again 5 opal 17x8.5 40

4 momo corse ten, black machine face, 17x7.5 42 O

also i think i want to stagger them can i do a 235 in the rear and 225 in front will that look right?

i want the rims as flush as possible which ones will work?
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The wheel & tire recommendation will depend on what drop you want to go with. If you really want a staggered set-up, the wheels should be different widths front & rear so that they match up with the fenders for flushness.

What drop do you plan on going with? I can then see what sizes & offsets the different wheels come in, to give you the best recommendation for a staggered set of wheels & tires.
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