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should i get this wheels?

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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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im still deciding if i should get these wheels they are 20 8.5 and 9.5, lmk guys.

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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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If those are in your budget, i think those wont look bad on the ISX50. But if youre asking should you get these wheels, i would have to ask whats ur budget? Might be able to get something better. Who knows.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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well they are going for dirt cheap. but i would prefer better wheels. just that in the moment bad *** deal kinda thing.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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hard to keep it clean....so many spokes.....
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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maybe you can ask one of the guys here in the forum to photoshop it for you, at least you will be able to see it in your car
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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that would be nice. if anyone willing to do that.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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i voted no.
if you get these, you'll need to change your sig to "china wheels in motion"
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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what's up with the Chinese thing???
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lol lots of cool things are made in china. nothing wrong with it. its just not JDM at all is what he's trying to say :P
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by onihc
i voted no.
if you get these, you'll need to change your sig to "china wheels in motion"
Lol I also voted no. They look wack but get them if you really want them.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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not feeling them
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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yeah, change my mind too. i want a sicker off set and decided not to waste my money.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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i'd say avoid the impulse buy and keep looking.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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btw those rims are definitely not "JDM IN MOTION".
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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fake two piece look?! hmm? pass!

heres my opinion. its either OEM or JDM! but to each his own.

if its dirt cheap, go for it. just be careful running over potholes and cracking/shattering the wheel. good luck with your purchase. IMO, save up for some forged or cast aluminums like volk or advans. it may be worth your money.
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