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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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Race Proven 3pc Design
6061-T6 Aluminum (centers)
Spun Aluminum (lips)
all custom made to fit my car with the tires. Before I buy though I need some help deciding...what size? 16 or 17?
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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I say go with 16's for better 1/4 mile times and better cornering, lighter rims then too.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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i always say 17'.

it would have to depend on weight.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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The weight for the 17's is 19.6lbs. 16's would be a little less
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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NICE!
How much are they?
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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i say 17's seeing that the weight is not that much...but it all depends what you are getting for...

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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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damn... race proven 3 pc wheels, and those suckers are 20lbs for a 17? bet they cost a pretty penny also.. obviously weight doesn't matter, right?

i would go for the 17s then for sure..

my 17s are 17.4lbs.. and were cheap too.

the 17s i wanted to get after i bought mine were 14.2lbs a piece, and only 150$ per rim.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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It is cool how they make this 3 pc wheel. After I get make brakes, I will take all the measurements for them to make my wheel. I find with aftermarket wheels, certain speeds you have a little vibration in the steering wheel. These guys make it fit to your car like OEM. Like you said though........it is a pretty penny. It's $2400 a set.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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damn that cost a pretty penny...

but that's not my money...
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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WOW.. so not worth it.. i don't care if they cast a crooked H in the center and had it registered as an OEM wheel.. 2400$ for some heavy 17s is crazy.
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