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*PICS* - Existing rims vs MRR HR2s on the way

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Old 09-14-09, 09:02 AM
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both looks koo!!!!!!
Old 09-14-09, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bliggity
fyi- 3rd pic is my old car, those are 19's! I havent been on here in a while but do miss my GS.

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Well, your Audi looks sweet too. Rims look perfect on that car. Your GS was some of the inspiration behind me buying those HR2s. Def a clean look. They look the best on Silver.

I paid a little over $1,000 shipped for the HR2 staggered setup (19X8.5 F, 19X9.5 R). Tires are going to be 245/35/19 F and 275/30/19 R. Chose not to go Fat. Hopefully, the ride is alright
Old 09-14-09, 10:43 AM
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Compared to the other wheels, I prefer the HR2's. I have the HR2's myself but the only con I have is that the wheels have no lip
Old 09-14-09, 11:18 AM
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HR2's all the way. Those SSR's should stick to the euro cars, bimmers etc.
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The SSR GT3 design is classic. I used to see them on every type of car from Mustangs/Cobras to BMW M3s (especially these). I guess you can say they are kind of "played" out. The HR2s on the other hand have a good design too, but the big downside is that it doesn't feature a lip. So I guess it really comes down to what you really like.
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Originally Posted by sleeper408
The SSR GT3 design is classic. I used to see them on every type of car from Mustangs/Cobras to BMW M3s (especially these). I guess you can say they are kind of "played" out. The HR2s on the other hand have a good design too, but the big downside is that it doesn't feature a lip. So I guess it really comes down to what you really like.
Yeah I hear ya. Even though it has no lip, I still think they look good. 5 Spokes always look sick on a 2Gen GS IMO. I like the fact that they're concave too (and the rear bends more because of its width).

GT3 look pretty good on everything, but they are a little played out. But I live in Buffalo, NY. We're about 10 years behind all of the rest of you guys for mods. So not many people around here know what they are.
Old 09-14-09, 01:28 PM
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+1 on HR2s. No lip, but that fact also helps smaller diameter (also better riding, less expensive, and lighter-weight usually) wheels look like the next size up!
Old 09-14-09, 01:29 PM
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I like them both
Old 09-14-09, 11:16 PM
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I always felt the GT3 looked too 'skinny' for a big car like the GS. They just don't have enough spoke material to really look strong enough for a bigger car. Back in the day, the genuine GT3s actually had issues with cracking (hopefully the replicas have addressed this concern, but there's only so much you can do with a cast aluminum wheel that doesn't have much mass).

I have a thing about proportions, and the GT3 doesn't really look beefy enough for a car bigger than, say, a Boxster. Just my opinion, though. I'd rock the HR2 with machined finish in a bigger size like 19" or 20".
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Originally Posted by sakataj
ok so how much for the 19" MRR HR2?
so u wanna sell them?
Old 09-15-09, 10:50 AM
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Nice S4...
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Originally Posted by sakataj
so u wanna sell them?
Nahhhh, after hearing all of the positive feedback about them, I'm gonna put them on my car. They're coming in tomorrow. Tires will be a few days away, but I'll be sure to post some new pics when everything is installed.
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Originally Posted by live2ski21
Nahhhh, after hearing all of the positive feedback about them, I'm gonna put them on my car. They're coming in tomorrow. Tires will be a few days away, but I'll be sure to post some new pics when everything is installed.
And lowered
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I was the first to put those HR2's on a 2nd gen GS bought from Derrick back in the day on my old 02' and loved them. Here's a couple pics......




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Originally Posted by live2ski21
Nahhhh, after hearing all of the positive feedback about them, I'm gonna put them on my car. They're coming in tomorrow. Tires will be a few days away, but I'll be sure to post some new pics when everything is installed.
damn u guys for convincing him to keep them. so u selling the replica's u have on now?


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