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Old 11-07-2006, 12:57 PM
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Wheels, your comments are needed

What do you guys think about these;

 

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Old 11-07-2006, 01:12 PM
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They look nice but also look heavy.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 01:24 PM
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I think you need another one.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 01:34 PM
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in regards to what?

color - awful
style - standard
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 02:20 PM
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shape is boring... they look like any other wheel out there.

the color is cool though, if that's like a titanium.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 07:19 PM
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Are those PIAA's?
I saw some anthracite 17" PIAA's on a PW/B Cooper at an auto show that looked sharp. The style is conservative looking in photos, but in the flesh they are very well finished, with the spokes standing in contrast to the lip.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 07:48 PM
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I don't believe those type of wheels look good on minis....
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 09:54 PM
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yah, they look like subie wheels.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 10:29 PM
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hah haaa, weight wh...s....
 
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Old 11-08-2006, 04:12 AM
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I love them! Those look like the PIAA FR-S rims to me. I've seen them in person on a MINI and they looked GREAT! Though I don't really like any color unless its black or black.

-Cody
 
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Old 11-08-2006, 04:18 AM
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You opened up a can of worms here, my friend.

Wheels are such a subjective topic. Everyone has very strong opinions about wheels, and most of them will differ from your opinions. The bottom line is, if you like them, put them on, end of story. Why do you care what other NAMers think? Pick the wheels YOU like, and keep You-ifying your car the way that you want to.

That being said, I support you. I love 5-spoke rims, and these have a great color to them. Do you know the weight?
 
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Old 11-08-2006, 06:17 AM
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Nice, but would lok better in white
 
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Old 11-08-2006, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jonnieoh
Everyone has very strong opinions about wheels, and most of them will differ from your opinions. The bottom line is, if you like them, put them on, end of story. Why do you care what other NAMers think? Pick the wheels YOU like, and keep You-ifying your car the way that you want to.

sounds like you got bad taste in wheels.
 
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Old 11-08-2006, 07:12 AM
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Wheres the dish? I like wheels with a lip...
 
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They look good...
Wonder how heavy they are?
 
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