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Old 06-03-2008, 10:22 PM
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Im thinking of putting on a set of 19's on my car tomorrow. Any issues I should be aware of?
I have heard of issues with the 20's but not the 19's.
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Keep in mind they are usually very heavy compared to other high-end brands...
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
Keep in mind they are usually very heavy compared to other high-end brands...
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Depending on what you want to spend, DYMAGs are super-light but about $10K. HREs are good, but go for $6-7K. I've been a big fan of BBS (RS-GTs are my faves) and they go for about $5K. Best of luck!
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
Depending on what you want to spend, DYMAGs are super-light but about $10K. HREs are good, but go for $6-7K. I've been a big fan of BBS (RS-GTs are my faves) and they go for about $5K. Best of luck!
Thanks Chris, I'll check em all out!
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Originally Posted by Ape
Any suggestions?
Check www.wheelenhancement.com and look at the Champion wheels - forged, one piece - very light.
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Im starting to like the BBS as well.
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Check out the Champion line while you're on wheelenhancement.com.

They're flippin' incredibly light. These are the RF67 pic from another thread, for example. (Wicked sick)

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I like those wheels in person nothing over th top but there cool.
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Originally Posted by JohnnyBahamas
Check out the Champion line while you're on wheelenhancement.com.

They're flippin' incredibly light. These are the RF67 pic from another thread, for example. (Wicked sick)
Very nice wheels!
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Did you end up deciding? Pics and info when you do...
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
Did you end up deciding? Pics and info when you do...
Im still on the fence, but it looks like Im going with the alloy Techart I wheels.
I saw my identical car last week with wheels that looked like Techart wheels but with a slight difference. They were perfect! Im just not sure what they were. They were 5 big spokes but maybe were a little more angled? I dunno.....If I cant find anything I like better it'll be the Techart's
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If you're a big 5-spoke fan, check out RUF wheels too. They make some gorgeous, very simple wheels.
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The Champion's are an all time favorite for this guy. Good luck with your choices...and there are many!
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Originally Posted by Ape
I saw my identical car last week with wheels that looked like Techart wheels but with a slight difference. They were perfect! Im just not sure what they were. They were 5 big spokes but maybe were a little more angled?
Maybe you saw Rinspeed's ?

http://www.rinspeed.com/pages/porsch.../frames_e.html

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