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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Hi Guys, As the above shows- I am in the market for some wheels for my car. I have basically narrowed my choices down to two- Leon Hardiritt Orden or Waffe? Either one, I am going for the chrome look in 20's. What do you guys think? Lookinf forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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I vote Orden - the less busy looking of the two.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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that is a tough one. both look really good on our cars but i might go with the waffe's just cuz i have always gone with an orden style in the past and have always wanted to do something like the waffe style is.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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I've seen the Work version of the Ordens on our rides in Houston on the 01-03 models and it doesn't look too bad, and the Work version D3S on our rides and it looks sweet as well. But have yet to see the Ordens or the Waffes on the 04-06 models. Would anyone have pics or can photo shop? I like the Ordens, but I have seen them on a few cars in Austin and Houston, one of the reason I might be leaning towards the Waffes, instead. I have always been a big fan of both, which makes it even more hard. I want to make the right investment by picking the right wheels. Keep them coming guys! Would love to hear from yall.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Orden... like Jabber said, less busy, a little cleaner look.... post pics when you are done please!
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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I prefer the Orden.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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I vote for Orden



Like the others said looks great and not busy as the Waffe but is a nice looking wheel.


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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Both look appealing.. But I'd agree with the Orden votes. The fewer spokes makes it look more like chopping blades when it's spinning vs a solid wall of wheel with more spokes. Just an opinion. Happy shopping
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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I like the Waffe better, believe it or not. I'm normally a conservative/clean/stock-ish type taste, but the Orden look like inexpensive knockoffs of the OEM 5-spoke Lexus rim, that are everywhere, starting at $79/rim..lol.

The Waffe don't look OEM, but they make the rims/tires look very thick and deep and expensive and solid, and even AMG's type of sporty look.

My vote is for Waffe.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Tee breakin' it down! I originally voted Orden but I must say, those Waffe's look really sharp in that picture. I am going to have to go democrat here and "waffle" over to Waffe.
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yep it can definitely be argued each way - fortunately both versions should look good on the LS.
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Originally Posted by Jabberwock
yep it can definitely be argued each way - fortunately both versions should look good on the LS.
Wow. Speaking of politicians/politically correctness!....lol. j/k
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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I like the Waffe's better.I like more of a full face wheel.
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 04:19 AM
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Waffe's for me. Mosty for the 'less people have them' factor.
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 05:33 AM
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I like the Orden's.
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