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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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What rims do you like more?

I have the chance to buy either set for 200$. I cant decide
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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First ones...Definately.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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i think the stock Turbo 2 rims are great!

i also like Convert rims.. That's what i'm getting for my N/a.. nice set of 11lb rims!

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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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Hook up that first set.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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are the first ones off a mustang? I say TII rims for sure
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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Omg, the first set! All four for only $200?? Where did you find that deal? Oh wait... that's Canadian, isn't it? But still... . How much do those first ones weigh?
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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Stock S5 TII wheels. Only because the mustangs rims are pigs.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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the first ones are strang rims
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Yeah get teh second ones, cuz the first ones are probably heaver than sh*t
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by ZenRXSeven
Omg, the first set! All four for only $200?? Where did you find that deal? Oh wait... that's Canadian, isn't it? But still... . How much do those first ones weigh?
Dont know the weight- probably 17 or so lbs. They are aluminum so they cant be *that* heavy. And you can buy dealer take offs for about 80$/rim. Those are used, which is why they are about 200.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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The TII wheels are most likely lighter, but they're a bitch to clean.
The Mustang rims are also an inch wider.

For functionality - TII rims
For larger tires and ease of cleaning - Mustang.

Even though I voted for the Mustang rims, eventually you'll probably end up with some other wheels and the TII wheels I think would be easier to resell.

When I lived in Portland I told Derek at Corksport I had TII wheels to sell. They were gone the next day for $200. I probably could've gotten more...

So, in hindsight - TII rims.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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1st ones for sure.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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Get the second ones!! Do you know how much lighter they are than the mustang rims?!?!?!?!?!?!

Don't mind me. It's just that everyone wants the trendy slender spoke five stars these days . . . ten years ago it was the round Prime look . . . ten years from now what will the prevailing rim fashion be? Probably gold chrome or some nasty finish like that.

Old Skool forever! Mesh rims all the way.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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I think both rims look good, so it comes down to functionality.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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I don't like either. I do like these tho: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...odeIndex=62803
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Old May 31, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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1st set. definately.


buy them both - sell whichever set you want
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Old May 31, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by 88IntegraLS
Old Skool forever! Mesh rims all the way.
Wooo MESHIES RULE!!!!!!
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Old May 31, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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the first ones definitely!!
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Old May 31, 2003 | 05:44 PM
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Well it looks like the guy sold the stang rims to someone else
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Old May 31, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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bottom ones

tops ones look like ****
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Old May 31, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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first ones looks better
will it come with the center caps?

AL
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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why would he want a mustang center cap??
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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first set definitely. i hate mesh rims, i think FC's look a lot meaner with 5 spokes.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
why would he want a mustang center cap??
Does not have to have mustang center caps maybe some aftermarket or custom center caps
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:14 PM
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oh my bad
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