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Standard wheels might look good in pictures, but in real life from 3/4 angles, they look very pedestrian in all of the pictures so far. The spokes are totally flat so from the 3/4 angles they look very bland and give a "narrow" look to the car (check pictures of mule car with these wheels in California). They also give an illusion of being smaller than they actually are.
The option 2 is the best for all 3/4 angles as the 3D effect created by the wheels give a sense of very wide stance since the spokes rather protrude out from the wheels. They also look the 19 inch part.
You're right about the bead edge, never noticed that before. Both option wheels will be so difficult to clean.
Code Red is an outstanding wheel cleaner. It sprays on green and turns red after loosening the pad remnants.
The most complex wheel designs clean well with this product. It is sold at Pep Boys. I simply towel wipe after power washing away the product. It is safe for all wheels.
I hate asymmetrical wheels and I'm not a big fan of thin spokes, so the standard wheels are the ones I'd have, even though I'm not crazy about them either. Honestly, I'd keep them for winters and go aftermarket for the rest of the seasons.
I coined the term premium 2 for the purpose of this discussion. There are three wheel options for the US, again, based on what I saw. Premium 2 is the buzz saw wheel and will require an additional $1,500 to have on your car.
08-24-14, 11:27 PM
