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Old 07-17-18, 09:22 AM
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Default Wheel Buyer's Guide: Pick the Right Set Today

Wheel Buyer's Guide: Pick the Right Set Today
By Christopher Hurst

Wheels are a lot more complicated than what looks good: they play a critical role in the handling and safety of your vehicle. Here’s what to know when you buy your next set.

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Here’s what to know when you buy your next set.
Sometimes you need to think twice before you spring for those big wagon-wheels and rubber-band tires.

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It's funny because the wheels on that LFA in the picture above appear to be the stock ones.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
It's funny because the wheels on that LFA in the picture above appear to be the stock ones.
thank God!

and yes, they look beautiful!!!!

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Sometimes you need to think twice before you spring for those big wagon-wheels and rubber-band tires.

you need a freakin Jeep Wrangler for a road like that switching wheels ain't gonna help.
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Yeah I am a big fan of the stock LFA wheels, even ignoring the fact that they are very similar to the wheels that come on the F Sport IS.

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