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How to Pick New Wheels for MCS?

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Old 04-13-2004, 07:00 AM
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If you really like the MM HT#, why not get the SSR GT1 in silver. Tirerack has them on closeout for $289. I know it is $110 more but you will save 5# of unsprung ratational weight, and they are only $10 more than the OZs, but heavier... Oh heck, just get the OZs then. Now I can not decide.
 
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Old 04-14-2004, 10:04 AM
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>>sorry to thread jack, but ken your R90s look great, a huge improvement over those chunky 5-spokes you had before. I've been thinking of picking up a used set and putting some street tires on and then mounting R-compounds on my Rotas once the current Yokohamas wear out.


Thanks..but I happen to like those chunky 5-spokes (TK5)'s too!!!
I bought my car with the R90's and bought the TK5's for winter. The TK5 is
actually very stylish in person as I imagined when I made the purchase. Bought
them from Alex. On this car it's either subtle design, or go expensive and elite.
no in-betweens...just makes the car look like a civic imo.



 
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sam- if you plan to lower your ride or planning to use 215 width tires,
go with the HT3's. The HT3's are actually very stylish and very good looking.
I used them on my REX a while ago before i got the SSR comps.. I still
kind of miss the design of the HT3's sometimes. :smile:

The Mille's are a little on the heavier side, but the craftsmanship is very good.
Nice thick powdercoat too.


 
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