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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Stumped on what wheels I should get.....

Here are the two choices I have limited them down to...Konig Appeals, I can get them for 5 bills with BFG Drag Radial T/A's. They are 17 x 10 rear, 17 X 8 up front. Or SportMax 962's, Gun Metal in color and same sizes. The sportmax are $450 without tires. Here are some pictures of each....
http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_p...ID=1&ss_id=461

http://photobucket.com/images/konig%20appeal/

http://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/spor..._gun_large.jpg
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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962's Hands Down. They will fit with the car's look and "era" way better.

Just my opinion.....
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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I say save your money and get something thats got a tad bit more quality. I know not everyone can afford new Volks all the time, but cheap wheels don't really withstand the test of time that real wheels do. In my experience Rota and other knock offs look great, but don't hold up against the abuse that others do. My honest opinion is save a little bit more and get some 5Zigen FN1-RC(?). The name is always a ball buster, but they're light, durable, and have great style. My $.02
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Enkei RPF-01 all the way. I want some reallllllll bad.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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If the first set of rims didnt have so much detail I'd love them. 17'' 5-stars get me off. And the second ones look a little too bluhh. And I'm not crazy for dark colored rims on FC's. But hey- opinions are like ********, everyone has one.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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konigs and sportmaxes are gross
keep the weight down

if you can't afford nice stuff brand new, buy used
that's what we broke ppl do
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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yeah it's not a performance upgrade to add 20lb wheels to your car
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MidnightOwl
Enkei RPF-01 all the way. I want some reallllllll bad.
+1 but they bend like crazy on the pothole ridden streets of SF
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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i say the last one not sure what it was the black with the crome lip
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