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Old 06-25-2008, 10:54 PM
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OK. The RS Speedlines are out.
Twists or RUFs? Excuse the very quick Photoshop work.
18" or 19" RUFS?
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Get the Ruf's and keep the twists also.
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Originally Posted by Cactus
Get the Ruf's and keep the twists also.

+1.356

Might be a lumpy ride with those corners though...


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Originally Posted by AOW162435
+1.356

Might be a lumpy ride with those corners though...


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Ruf's. They ain't light, but they're pretty.
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can't go wrong either way but the rufs are a touch better looking
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If you go for the RUFs, I say go for the 19s.
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+1 for the Ruf 19s.... but they are heavy. Are your twists hollow or solid? Check the weights. I don't think the Rufs are that much heavier than the solid twists.
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Originally Posted by mike993c2s
+1 for the Ruf 19s.... but they are heavy. Are your twists hollow or solid? Check the weights. I don't think the Rufs are that much heavier than the solid twists.
I have the solid twists.
Thanks for the note and thought.
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I agree with Jeff and Mike......19" RUF's!
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Originally Posted by allill
If you go or the RUFs, I say go for the 19s.
Why would you go with the 19"s?
How much will 19" affect the ride and handling qualities?
I had 19" OZ Super Leggeras on my 03 M5 and the ride quality definitely suffered.
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Originally Posted by air eater
I have the solid twists.
Thanks for the note and thought.
Then definitely the Ruf 19s. I couldn't bring myself to do it since mine were hollow spokes, and I like'em light! Good luck!
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Originally Posted by air eater
Why would you go with the 19"s?
How much will 19" affect the ride and handling qualities?
I had 19" OZ Super Leggeras on my 03 M5 and the ride quality definitely suffered.
I just changed my wheels from 19 to 18 and I do feel a difference, 18's are more comfortable. I say go for 19 in your case because going from 18" twists to 18" rufs might not make enough a visual difference for you. 19's will be a huge change and probably more worth the effort.
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