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Old 05-13-09, 06:26 PM
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So today, I went looking for new rims, i met this dealer who works for DIRECT LINE, based in FL but also deals in DALLAS. After talking to him for a bit, he asks what car do I drive, IS250. He gets all excited he has a 350, so he shows me this catalog that they have and what new rims are coming soon. Anyhow, this one caught my eye, he tells that they are coming off the boat in three weeks and if i want i can be the first in DALLAS to have them. :-)

Specs: Front - 19 x 8.5
Rear - 19 x 10

Tires I would run: Front - 235/35/19
Rear - 255/35/19

So question to everyone in here, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
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Old 05-13-09, 06:34 PM
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They look alright but I would stick with works/volks
Old 05-13-09, 06:34 PM
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#2 is the money shot
Old 05-13-09, 06:42 PM
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Wouldn't trust that brand. Get something with good reputation. Work, AME, Volks, etc.
Old 05-13-09, 06:43 PM
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its ok... not too excited about em. not bad though.
Old 05-13-09, 07:08 PM
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They look fine to me. Don't know anything about the brand, though.
Old 05-13-09, 07:14 PM
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Ehhhhhhhhh not bad but nothing I would break neck for...
Old 05-13-09, 08:01 PM
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235mm on a 10" wheel? Is this normally done for the super stretched guys? Seems too small for a 10"
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whack!!!!!
Old 05-13-09, 08:40 PM
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booooooo.


volks please
Old 05-13-09, 09:02 PM
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Try them, but if its around the price range for volks, works, vossen or iforged i would recommend going with better qualities
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The wheels don't look all that bad. But, I've never heard of Dakar wheels before. Questionable on the quality. If you want to get reputable wheels, like everyone suggested, Works, Volks, AME, HRE, BBS and SSR!
Old 05-13-09, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dangp
Specs: Front - 19 x 8.5
Rear - 19 x 10

Tires I would run: Front - 225/40/18
Rear - 235/40/18 (stretched)
That's the first I've heard of fitting tires for 18's on a 19" rim... If I could do it all over again, I would go with 10.5 or 11's with stretched tires
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yeah, my plan is to wait for them to get in, have them test fit see how i like before buying. Work, Volks, AME, etc. they're nice and all but after seeing x amount of them everywhere here, on here, the other forum, in the streets I kinda lost interest in them.

I do, however, appreciate everyones opinions.
Old 05-13-09, 10:27 PM
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i like the wheels. check quality and price though for sure


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