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Old 05-02-06, 11:16 PM
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Okay, we can safely say, split spoke 5s are the new "in" wheel with carmakers. No less in doubt to show off those GIANT brakes now stock on many cars, as well as being more lightweight.

Personally, I have always been a TREMENDOUS fan of this wheel design.[
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Those MB ones arent really split are they? I mean I see them cut out a little bit but they still look solid. The ones on that GS are ugly.
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I noticed this trend too. It seems EVERY car has to have them. New IS350, M45, etc........

Definitely looks nice on most cars.
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I always love them too This one on the AMG 65 is one of my favourite :
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GS ones aren't split, they're more like shredded.
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those are GS450h wheels arent they
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The old 7-series sport rims are my favorite!
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M45 wheels
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I have a personal thing about split spoke wheels for exactly the same reason 1SICKLEX mentioned.



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Old 05-03-06, 08:23 AM
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IS350 wheels
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Scion TC wheels
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Here's the 2007 Jaguar XK:

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tC rims are 6 spokes...
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Old 05-03-06, 11:49 AM
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ya ive always liked the look. the LS1 Camaro SS' looked nice with the split 5s.
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