3-spoke or 4-spoke...that is the question. Why do you like or no???

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07-11-2009, 08:05 PM

Marlon

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3-spoke or 4-spoke...that is the question. Why do you like or no???

I have a 4-spoke but the three-spoke looks cool. What are s0me pros and cons and experiences??? Also for DE events - which is best - or do you simply install an aftermarket and ditch the aire bag - or is that not legal???

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07-11-2009, 08:18 PM

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First pic = 4-spoke wheel

Second pic = 3-spoke wheel

Any questions!

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07-11-2009, 08:32 PM

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Well - without the glasses and a closed-mouth grin, option 1 is probably ok

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First pic = 4-spoke wheel

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Any questions!

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07-11-2009, 09:40 PM

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3 Spoke, sporty! cool!

4 spoke - Buick

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07-11-2009, 10:12 PM

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Good topic, but it's gotta be 3-spoke as the clear choice...it's got that...panache

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07-11-2009, 10:32 PM

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Is it cost effective to simply one and the required adaptor from Sunset?

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07-11-2009, 10:34 PM

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got to laugh, when I had a 944 the 3 spoke was the suck and the 4 spoke was cool. I have the 4 now and like it.

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07-11-2009, 10:56 PM

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got to laugh, when I had a 944 the 3 spoke was the suck and the 4 spoke was cool. I have the 4 now and like it.

Hey Eastbay, welcome to Rennlist!

Never liked the 4 spoke on my 944's... and ditched the one in my 86 for a 930S 3 spoke.

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07-12-2009, 12:47 AM

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With a name like EastBay, glad you're not selling sneakers.

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07-12-2009, 10:03 AM

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The 3 spoke wheel has a better feel than my 4 spoke, due to its thicker rim size. It feels way better than the thinner 4 spoke.

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07-12-2009, 10:07 AM

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Ah - Ha! - a pertinent point emerges!!! How about the diameter of the wheel - is it the same or different from the 4-spoker???

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The 3 spoke wheel has a better feel than my 4 spoke, due to its thicker rim size. It feels way better than the thinner 4 spoke.

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07-12-2009, 11:36 AM

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As mentioned in another thread I find the 4 spoke convenient for tighter corners, where it is easy to drop a thumb to the lower spoke to avoid crossing arms or shuffling. The 3-spoke does look nice, though the "Buick" type remarks are not exactly the kind of thing I'd expect to come across on these forums.

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07-12-2009, 12:04 PM

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Hey Weather can you measure your wheel diameter?

Wanna compare the 4X and 3X diameters...

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Good topic, but it's gotta be 3-spoke as the clear choice...it's got that...panache

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07-12-2009, 01:43 PM

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There is no "adaptor" fro a 3 spoke, you just need the wheel and airbag. I know because I did the change on my car. Still have a 4 spoke in Savanah Beige, in like new condition, and the matching airbag, if anyone is interested.