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Old 05-13-08, 08:42 PM
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I'm in the market for a set of aftermarket wheels, probably multipiece. Various manufacturers (Work, iForged...) have options for step lips and reverse lips. I'm looking for opinions as to which looks better, since I don't know the difference between the two. And if you feel like explaining or showing the difference, I'd be happy to learn something.

Also, I've read that if you daily drive your car and you get the reverse lip design, be careful in the rain because it may collect water inside the wheel and cause vibrations. Any truth to this (because that would suck)??
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Anyone? I guess I'll post on the "Wheels classified" forum as well...
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Reverse drop lip generally looks much better than a step lip. However, some reverse drop lip wheels have a problem with water pooling and causing vibrations at high speed.

Step Lip:


Reverse Drop Lip:


P.S. The Chicago area has a meet this Sunday. You should try to make it out! The thread is in the Chicago section.
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