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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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...I normally don't need help. I typically know exactly what I want, and I tend to make it look good. This year, though, I can't decide what I want to do with the GS.

So last Fall I sold the MRR HR2's I had on the car.

I need new wheels before Summer gets here. Anyone have a suggestion on what wheel (or style) I should consider?

I'll probably pass over any of the HRE or the iForge lineup. Those wheels look too "executive" style. I also will pass over anything that looks too 'import tuner' (like Blitz wheels). I'll definitely pass over the DUB and the donk style stuff....too bug, too gawdy.

JDM VIP is where it's at, but I'm not stuck on it. I'll be keeping the RMM kit I have on the car, and doing up the interior a slight bit just to freshen it up.

I'm considering the Work VS-XX, the Work VS-KF, and the Kranze Ratzinger. I also really like the CCW SP500; all in 19".

Can anyone recommend to me any other wheel, color, and/or size (diameter, width, and/or offset)? If not, would you care to suggest one from the wheel I've listed already?

Here's the car:



Here's the VS-XX in chrome:


VS-KF in burning black:


Kranze Ratzinger in SMB (dark tint chrome):


CCW SP500 in high polish:
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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BBS LM's 19s or 20s..

Cheap.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Great suggestion, but I can't do the LM's. I have a set of LM's for the S2000.

BTW, you consider those cheap? I thought in 19" and 20" sizes they were pretty pricey (around $4k just for wheels).

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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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dont go with the CCW SP500 because I'll be getting those

Just my prefernce, but I would skip on the Works VS-XX. Seems like everyone has them, if you want to stand out, get VS-KF. Those will look awesome on a dark car
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
dont go with the CCW SP500 because I'll be getting those

Just my prefernce, but I would skip on the Works VS-XX. Seems like everyone has them, if you want to stand out, get VS-KF. Those will look awesome on a dark car
I agree, out of all those, I would go with the VS-KF. Looks like a really nice wheel and I've always wondered what they look like on a GS. By the way, the MRR HR2's looked good too, another one of my favorite wheels.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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I say VS-XX in burning black
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Ok...looks like there's a set of JP Scaras available used...not sure about used market, but we'll see after I talk to the seller. I won't be as low, or have the exhaust, but I guess it's something to base an opinion on.

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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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JP Scaras
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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jp scaras (you cant go wrong)
vskf (i'm considering these)
vsxx (gsteg is right-i may be listing mine)
bbs lm's (not cup of tea)
ccw's (not my cup of tea)

(in that order) just my 2 cents. if you get any of those wheels, you may want to slam your car to show them off GL!
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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those vs kf's look sweet
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Set for sale with High polish in the wheels sale thread ..Awesome in person too
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Out of the wheels you mentioned I like the ccw's or the jp scaras. The drop is what makes the car though, you can have a nice wheel and if there is a gap or not enough drop it will still not look right. I just got my suspension and im in the same boat as you, im on here daily looking for the right wheel hehe. Good luck and hope to see you at some meets this year.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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I really think you should contact D2-Autosports for your wheel needs.. Derrick has helped alot of members including myself in finding a nice quality wheel.. GL bro..
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I really think you should contact D2-Autosports for your wheel needs.. Derrick has helped alot of members including myself in finding a nice quality wheel.. GL bro..
If the wheels I've found on the board don't work out, then I'll most likely be calling him. In fact, the MRR's that were on the car were bought from D2-Autosports...
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How about a set of ZONE'S
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