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WHICH WHEELS ARE BETTER

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Old 03-25-2004, 04:24 PM
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HI EVERYONE,
I WAS WONDERING WHICH ONE OF THE 15'' 7 HOLE OR THE 15'' 8 SPOKE WHEELS ARE BETTER IN YOUR OPINIONS.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

 
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Old 03-25-2004, 04:36 PM
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What exactly do you mean by "better:?

For looks, I think the 7 hole version looks the best. ..


 
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Old 03-25-2004, 04:40 PM
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SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION I DO MEAN LOOKS
THANKS
 
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Old 03-25-2004, 05:03 PM
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I have the 7 hole wheels, they look small and girly...but they're very light!
 
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Old 03-26-2004, 08:08 AM
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I like and have the 8 spokes. They weigh just over 15 lbs (maybe 15.1 or 2 or so) whereas the 7 holes weigh maybe 3 lbs less or so. But I think 15 lbs is still not too bad for weight. Less weight is better though. :smile:
 
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Old 03-26-2004, 08:28 AM
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I vote for the holes...IMO that design fits well with the rest of the car, like the circular headlights and all the circles on the dash.
 
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Old 03-26-2004, 08:38 AM
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I love my holies......

I want a black set...... Has anyone else thought about getting some powdercoated?
 
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Old 03-27-2004, 03:14 AM
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Here's my $.02....


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Old 04-15-2004, 08:18 PM
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holies are pretty awesome
 
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Old 04-15-2004, 08:44 PM
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I have looked long and hard at both the 8 spoke and the holies and my choice is the light 12 pound holies. I'll mount Kumho Victoracer V700 205/50-15 tires and head for the track in my MCS very soon. Cost was $119 per tire from tirerack.

Both are the same size. Weights are 15 and 12 pounds each rim.
Looks? I like the holies. They are no nonsense.
Show me the track!
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 05:58 AM
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I think the holes are the best looking factory MINI wheel... and the weight with vavle steam but no center cap is exactly 12 pounds 2 ounces.... as weighed on a computer controlled shipping scale. Hey I had to know!!!
 
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