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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 2:16 pm 
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Yes, I have a problem, I know, and I admit it so moving on.

I will be requiring (well, more like wanting but w/e) a new set come spring. I will be running my current set through the winter (aka my winter wheels).

I have chosen two wheels I like: one is a favorite of mine and the other one I really like but am not 100% sure, more like 95% sure.

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Option 1: Maxxim Vigor
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Option 2: Konig Swurve
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I want to see pics of them photoshopped on the car. Not voting till then, since I really don't like either, lol. Never been a fan of many-spoked wheels...

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:08 pm 
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Option 1 is such a subtle change that I would be hard pressed to justify the cost associated with the change.

If you are gonna change, go for number 2.

And yes, you have a problem, especially if you pick number 1.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:57 pm 
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Option 1 is such a subtle change that I would be hard pressed to justify the cost associated with the change.

If you are gonna change, go for number 2.

And yes, you have a problem, especially if you pick number 1.


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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:17 pm 
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I like number 2.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:38 pm 
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I thought for sure that #1 was what you already had...

that makes it a no brainer.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:41 pm 
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Option 1 is too similar to what you already have and IMO option 2 is kinda tacky. I also think you should move up an inch in size.

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Number 2 is pretty nice, but the wheels you already have look good anyway. If it was be I would have the expenditure and not bother.


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i like whats on the car right meow! :poke:

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:58 am 
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I agree with what's been said above...#1 is too close to what you have. I think what you have looks good, but I'd like to see #2 on the car before I can judge it too much, but it doesn't seem to fit the car...imho

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:50 pm 
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Are we looking at the same thing? Because when I look at what I have now and the first choice, I see worlds of difference. The current wheels are machined, the first choice is painted. The spokes are slimmer and flush with the lips compared to the current set's fat spokes and curved towards the middle of the car. Plus this wheel looks like a knock-off of the 500 per corner Hirsch wheel.

If I play my cards right, I will be able to obtain the first set for about 250 brand new or the second one for 300 brand new as well.

We shall see.

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What you have and #1 are both silver-ish 7x2 spoke design. Either go #2 or look elsewhere.

I still want to see #2 PS'd on the car.

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I vote 2 as well. As stated, one is too similar to yours already.

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well I see the difference, and I would pick #1 for sure, #2 are tacky.

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Option 1 is too similar to what you already have and IMO option 2 is kinda tacky. I also think you should move up an inch in size.

This. Option 1 in 18"!

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Neither, option 1 is your current wheel, and the only way people would know is if you pulled out a current one, and showed them.

Option 2 is for those people who think wheels make the car. And then they think because a wheel looks cool to them (this one isn't) then it must be good on ANY car.

BOTH will be a PITA to clean.

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Bringing this back up because I saw a wheel with a certain color that I loved. Thought it would look cool powdercoated on my current wheels.

This is the closest I could get it to the color I want. It was more matte though. Thoughts?

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Doesn't look bad, but IMO it's too much work for a smaller wheel.

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