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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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So I was driving down the road and a rock flew out of this truck. I swerved and it hit my rear tire causing it to explode. So I Bought some new 20 's today Bc I couldn't find a replacement rim. See pic below. Let me know your thoughts
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 02:52 PM
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Here's the new rims. What ya think? Velocity VW12a rims
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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My honest reaction when I saw the pic. OMG.....is this a joke? That must be some FL style. Not a fan.
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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What a Hater😂
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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where did the first rim explode
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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i rather see oem 17s than those tbh sorry :**
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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Not a fan... But it's your car and if you like them, that's all that should matter!
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by davedoh6
What a Hater😂
On the contrary, I'm not a hater. YOU asked out opinions. I just have it to you like it is. Enjoy your new wheels though.
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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full face broad spokes.

It looks alright not my personal taste but hey if this is what you like then enjoy them !
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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dayum!

wheels are not my cup of tea but they look a lil better than the last set..
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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cheap wheels is why they break. congrates on ur new purchase.
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:53 PM
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Cheap wheels will "implode", your new ones will eventually have the same results sooner or later. Factory wheels is the most durable besides other quality wheel maker. Its your car and up to you if you want to run cheapies or not. You can get a good set for 2 set of cheapies. To each their own.
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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That first set of rims came with the car when I bought them. These new ones ride so much better. Very happy with my purchase. Thanks
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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You FL folks are lucky you can get away with thin tires like that. Spend one day in NY and you'll have have square wheels
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pmanliu
You FL folks are lucky you can get away with thin tires like that. Spend one day in NY and you'll have have square wheels
I'd never want to run thin rims after taking a detour from traffic today. I've never driven through such a poorly maintained residential street, soo many potholes of all sizes and depths. Much respect for my stock 17's with the 45 profile after that.

Both of those rims aren't my cup of tea, but to each their own.
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