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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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On the way to work this morning, I found myself distracted with too many things and curb checked the #$%@ out of one of my stock wheels. This is the first one in the two years that I've had this car. I'm pretty mad at myself, but it sounds like a good excuse to finally buy a new set. I think that I'm going to go with the a staggered set of 20" EXE Flair's. They seem to be a little pricey for a set of one piece wheels; and I'm planning on getting them powder coated graphite. The reason I started this thread is because I haven't seen anyone with these wheels, or even this brand, and I know very little about them. If anyone can give me any info on the wheels/brand I would appreciate it.

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I can only find it on this S550 (or S55, or S63 ) and think it looks pretty sick.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Very nice wheels....go for it!! Make sure its staggered setup...that will look sick.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CsKWarEd
...I can only find it on this S550 (or S55, or S63 ) and think it looks pretty sick.
they look pretty cool. the ones on the MB look like 22's and the rear looks like it has a huge lip. the front lip on that car is probly the size you'll have in the rear if you go with a staggered setup.

oh....and how much is "expensive"???
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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It looks like a very nice set of wheels go for it......
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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The wheels are made by Axis wheels.I know the EXE line is a little more than the standard Axis wheels, but it is still a quality piece. I might be wrong, but I think the EXE line of wheels are made in Japan.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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They shouldnt be that exspensive because they are made by Axis. They are solid wheels at a solid price. I had a set of axis hagen wheels on my G35. (First of 3 sets)
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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I actually saw that car when i was picking up wheels from there. They are very nice wheels. I can check if they will fit GS.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Those are really nice, i say go for it! Its got that classic 5star design that never gets playedo out...kinda like the Zauber Gettins.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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I had a set of 20" EXE KonVex on my car before. Although they are one-piece cast wheels, EXEs are made with T6-6061 aluminum alloy which is a high grade metal. I hit a few decent size potholes and my wheels were fine, even with 225/35/20 tires in front.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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they look good. I would go for it!
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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I agree I think it will look good. Not sure what else you are going for but looks like the VIP look?
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Thanks for all of the great feedback guys, sorry I've been out of pocket and couldnt get back until now. I think I saw a deal for around 3K for wheels and falken tires. It's really not too bad, but I was thinking that it was high for a one piece cast wheel. I was thinking about the iForged trials which were like 3600 for wheels only, so 4500ish with rubber. That's what I was comparing the price against.

Thanks again!
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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ask for a photoshop picture.
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