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Favorite Five Axis Design for 2IS??

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Old 01-04-12, 01:49 PM
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Question Favorite Five Axis Design for 2IS??

Just wondering what you guys think is better wheel for the IS???? And Why? Thanks

S5:F


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R5:F in Stealth Chrome

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Old 01-04-12, 01:53 PM
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The first one but it was a tough call.
Old 01-04-12, 01:59 PM
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I like the solid 5 spoke
Old 01-04-12, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
I like the solid 5 spoke
Yes, what he said!
Old 01-04-12, 04:16 PM
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2nd. But the quality of the photo added to the decision
Old 01-04-12, 04:39 PM
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S5:F IMO. Can't go wrong with either.
Old 01-04-12, 04:40 PM
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R5 just looks better to me.
Old 01-04-12, 04:49 PM
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S5F for me...just sold a set last month!
Old 01-04-12, 05:02 PM
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R5:F - Just looks better.
Old 01-04-12, 10:46 PM
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R5-f, love the solid spoke design on the 2is!! Split spoke is nice but... Still a solids fan.
Old 01-04-12, 11:23 PM
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Just FYI, the 1st picture has a different color finish than the 2nd.

I like the 2nd MUCH more, and also the color finish.
Old 01-04-12, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
I like the solid 5 spoke
Agree. First one is becoming waaaaaaay too common
Old 01-04-12, 11:58 PM
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R5 because of the solid spokes, but it's missing some lippage.
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Can't go wrong with either

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BUMP. Still trying to decide between the two.


Was looking at Gunmetal...but what about stealth chrome:


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