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Wheels or Headlights???

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Old 04-18-12, 11:15 AM
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Wheels for sure
Old 04-18-12, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by heyarms
I'll have to agree with others, skip the headlights for now, wheels will make your car look very different. I would save a little more or shop used for a higher brand than TSW, although there wheels are decent. We dont all start with baller status parts, but it is nice to

I was looking @wedsport sa-55m in the matte finish. But to my surprise those wheels are painted not powder coated. So I'm concerned with how well the finish will hold up.

Do you guys have any suggestions on other wheels in that price range that are 19".

Vossens are sweet but i don't wanna run 20". This is an everyday driver...
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Wheels first...
Old 04-18-12, 01:29 PM
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If you want new wheels - I would do the wheels too and that is coming from someone on 18" F-Sports.
Old 04-18-12, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
HEADLIGHTS > TSW
HEADLIGHTS < VOSSEN

apples to oranges
I am with you on this TSW is not belong on IS get the light and save money on quality wheels
Old 04-18-12, 01:37 PM
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wheels definitely !
Old 04-18-12, 02:01 PM
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no question....wheels definitely. i mean i like the headlights but except for the occasional IS enthusiast they will mostly go unnoticed.
Old 04-18-12, 07:11 PM
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^Exactly...

Have the same dilemma and also think Im going for the wheels first.. and just have an opportunity for some Vossens CV1s so hopefully Ill be able to get em.. at 1400 its a steal =)
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