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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 01:33 AM
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I am currently debating on which wheel I should upgrade 2.

I like the Vossen CV5 matte graphite and the Velgen VMB5 in matte gunmetal but I can't make up my mind which one to go for.

I have a 2014 is250F rwd silver lining. Only upgrades so far is tinted windows.

Any other wheels that y'all can recommend that will give it that sporty aggressive look?
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Chria89a
I am currently debating on which wheel I should upgrade 2.

I like the Vossen CV5 matte graphite and the Velgen VMB5 in matte gunmetal but I can't make up my mind which one to go for.

I have a 2014 is250F rwd silver lining. Only upgrades so far is tinted windows.

Any other wheels that y'all can recommend that will give it that sporty aggressive look?

All depends on what your budget is as well. both are priced a bit different

I'm running 19 velgen vmb5 on my 3is. no issues great pricing love them
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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Any one running MRR wheels? I see some I like, but only see then on the 2IS in the gallery.
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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I vote for the velgen
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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RayG I saw the pictures off ur link i really like that look man ��

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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 06:59 AM
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Budget matters a lot, there are so many different wheel types out there, are you going to keep the staggered set up? or run the same size all around? what size rim do you want to go for as well, some are limited by size? All questions that would help go in the direction of other options. Wheels were my first upgrade, probably within 300 miles of buying the car
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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I am currently running CV5s in matte graphite machined finish

Looking for wheel options help plz-zcgdnkf.jpg
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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Hi diego@vossen, will vossen be producing 18s? I love the look of vossen, but would want to stick with 18s
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Diego@Vossen
Hey its my twin
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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HI... Velgen Wheels VMB5 Gunmetal 19x9 & 19x10.5





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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Velgen
HI... Velgen Wheels VMB5 Gunmetal 19x9 & 19x10.5





Will you guys be making the vmb5 in 18s???
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Diego@Vossen
No plans for 18's however, we have some very nice 19" options
Yes I know! It's so tempting but I don't wanna go bigger than 18s
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Velgen
HI... Velgen Wheels VMB5 Gunmetal 19x9 & 19x10.5





Wheel offset, Tire size & brand?
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Hammerdown I am dig that set up I think I might end up going that direction
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by HammerDown
Wheel offset, Tire size & brand?


The fitment is 19x9 et 35 235-35-19 and 19x10.5 et 45 265-30-19 It depends not he drop of the car. for tire size.
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