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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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Sorry to ruin randh's pic but if i may use it to illustrate the difference.

So which look is better?
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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I personally like the second picture ... even though the wheels closely resemeble the OEM.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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i like the spoke design of the second one better; however it's too close to oem for aftermarket wheels in my opinion.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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They both are spokely similar to the oem but i suppose the color is what stands out.

Where i am, they silver only comes in 18s, the black i can get 19s.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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I like the second one because with the first one it seems as though the wheels disapear...IMO
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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Im going to vote both ways, it really depends on what look youre going for. I think the first is more of a racey look and the second is more OEM/subtle look.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by is_elf
I like the second one because with the first one it seems as though the wheels disapear...IMO
Check your lighting or screen brightness level, you can see it.

@iSuxeL, i know what you mean, that and also if i go aftermarket wheel i should get something different not oem-like.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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I love the lip on the first one, but the rims are very dark. The second pic of the rims are very good but as others have said, they look stock.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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What about..... neither?
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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second one looks better.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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I'd go for the one on top providing it doesn't look like that photo chopped pic. If they will be staggered 19s, they will look good on your ride (IMO). The second one looks almost like the OEM rims.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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the black ones would look great on a GS. maybe you should lighten up the exposure to give it a more appealing look.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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The second pic.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Yea, second, but still close to OEM.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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I think Ace Manta's really look great on silver...I mean Tungsten Pearl cars.
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