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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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So today, I went looking for new rims, i met this dealer who works for DIRECT LINE, based in FL but also deals in DALLAS. After talking to him for a bit, he asks what car do I drive, IS250. He gets all excited he has a 350, so he shows me this catalog that they have and what new rims are coming soon. Anyhow, this one caught my eye, he tells that they are coming off the boat in three weeks and if i want i can be the first in DALLAS to have them. :-)

Specs: Front - 19 x 8.5
Rear - 19 x 10

Tires I would run: Front - 235/35/19
Rear - 255/35/19

So question to everyone in here, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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They look alright but I would stick with works/volks
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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#2 is the money shot
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Wouldn't trust that brand. Get something with good reputation. Work, AME, Volks, etc.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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its ok... not too excited about em. not bad though.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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They look fine to me. Don't know anything about the brand, though.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Ehhhhhhhhh not bad but nothing I would break neck for...
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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235mm on a 10" wheel? Is this normally done for the super stretched guys? Seems too small for a 10"
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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whack!!!!!
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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booooooo.


volks please
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Old May 13, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Try them, but if its around the price range for volks, works, vossen or iforged i would recommend going with better qualities
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Old May 13, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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The wheels don't look all that bad. But, I've never heard of Dakar wheels before. Questionable on the quality. If you want to get reputable wheels, like everyone suggested, Works, Volks, AME, HRE, BBS and SSR!
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Old May 13, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dangp
Specs: Front - 19 x 8.5
Rear - 19 x 10

Tires I would run: Front - 225/40/18
Rear - 235/40/18 (stretched)
That's the first I've heard of fitting tires for 18's on a 19" rim... If I could do it all over again, I would go with 10.5 or 11's with stretched tires
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Old May 13, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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yeah, my plan is to wait for them to get in, have them test fit see how i like before buying. Work, Volks, AME, etc. they're nice and all but after seeing x amount of them everywhere here, on here, the other forum, in the streets I kinda lost interest in them.

I do, however, appreciate everyones opinions.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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i like the wheels. check quality and price though for sure
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