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Old 05-13-04, 09:17 AM
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Time to choose wheels for my 2004 LS430 flint mica. Size is 19x85 and 19x10.

Amistad R 2 piece cast in silver


or Iforged Retro 3 piece forged. Not sure which finish yet. Please recommend a finish too.

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Old 05-13-04, 10:20 AM
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I don't think you can really go wrong with either one. But for my taste, I like the Amistad because of the thicker looking spokes and the way the spokes extend into the inner lip making the spokes longer (I prefer that long looking spokes) as opposed to the iForged spokes ending below the inner lip. Just my 2 cents.

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Old 05-13-04, 12:25 PM
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what knip said..ditto ...this wheel will five you that "ALPINA" look...but the wheel spoke has to be thin and slender...well, kind like of super model

P, try to imagine as the wheel is rolling while the car is moving, the lonnger soke will give you that "larger" look
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wow...i like that first one! how much do those run? i agree with the above comments. i don't care much for those iforged wheels.
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I like the Amistad's better, for same reasons others have listed
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I personally don't like those on a LS because there toooo sporty , but my vote went to the IFORGED!

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Originally posted by howiedoit
wow...i like that first one! how much do those run? i agree with the above comments. i don't care much for those iforged wheels.
Not sure if it's appropriate for me to post the price here but if you pm gs4will, he can send you a quote... not cheap though
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If lip action is a concern for you, go with the 2 piece Amistads...they'll give you more lip over the 3 piece iforged, unless you can get the iforged in 2 piece as well. But looks wise, my vote goes for the Amistads...the Retros aren't exactly the best looking wheel by iforged in my book. If you do decide to go with the retros, try to get them with a reversed lip (if possible) and in the brushed finish.

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Amistad R on LS


19 Iforged Brushed. Only one I could find
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It was a toss up for me, but I choose the Amistad R.

They both are very cool wheels.
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