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Old 03-20-12, 06:40 PM
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So I got my Strasse CF wrapped S5 set in 20x9 and 20x10 when i first got my F and although I love them I want a better performance tire selection and a little less bling. So i called up Chris at Strasse Forged. He suggested that if im doing this more for performance to go with stepped lips and race prepping to get the lightest 19s possible. Im gaining the tire selection i want and gaining some rubber between those lips for the bad roads around my house. New wheels are Strasse Forged R10 19x8.5 and 19.9.5 coming with Toyo Proxy888. Its party time!

Going from this




To these with charcoal faces.... unfortunately just the wheels not the whip

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Old 03-20-12, 06:56 PM
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Whoa better! Can't wait to see it
Old 03-20-12, 07:10 PM
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Those are going to be awesome. I'm planning on running r10s on my gtr before long...great looking wheel.
Old 03-21-12, 01:31 AM
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Wow, real good wheel choice right there . Cant wait to see them mounted up with pics. Me....want....that....Porsche hahaha
Old 03-21-12, 04:57 AM
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Those will look outstanding. More performance oriented.
Old 03-21-12, 08:30 AM
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Much better. Too bad they also couldn't be as wide as those wheels....
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Good swap!
Old 03-21-12, 08:56 AM
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wow those are a great choice, are they going to be a more aggressive fitment too?
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nice.. my friend have the same wheels on his 2007 997s
Old 03-26-12, 01:51 PM
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Good choice!
Old 03-26-12, 02:23 PM
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very nice...i wouldve went with a 9.5/10 in the front and 10.5/11 in the back thoguh
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Feel free to send those old wheels my way. Ill pay for shipping
Old 03-26-12, 03:53 PM
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They are going to look sick! I actually love both sets,lol.
Old 03-26-12, 04:17 PM
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i like them but unless you go "aggressive" on the F they wont look too great. just my opinion though

Also just curious as to why a 3 piece wheel as opposed to a one piece? generally 3 piece wheels are heavier
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those are a great choice! now only if that car came with them, that would put the cherry on top!


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