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Finally - No more Pie Plates!

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Old 07-24-11, 08:22 AM
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Default Finally - No more Pie Plates

I finally found new wheels for my baby.












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Old 07-24-11, 08:28 AM
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You're supposed to get something that looks better.

Very sorry but I am not feeling those wheels. Maybe they look better in person. I should have kept my mouth closed but I wanted you to know many people won't think these are attractive.

The good thing is that only your opinion really matters. If you like them, good for you.
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I concur..
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Originally Posted by Ice350
You're supposed to get something that looks better.

Very sorry but I am not feeling those wheels. Maybe they look better in person. I should have kept my mouth closed but I wanted you to know many people won't think these are attractive.

The good thing is that only your opinion really matters. If you like them, good for you.
I really didn't want the ordinary double 5 spoke wheels or the ordinary single 5 spoke wheels since so many people have them. I wanted something different than what everyone else has, I like them, and everyone has their own tastes and opinions, and that's what makes us each an individual.

They look much better then the pie plates that were riddled with curb rash on every wheel from the previous owner.

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Old 07-24-11, 09:43 AM
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way better than the ole' school pie plates. my 2 cent.
Old 07-24-11, 11:11 AM
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Wouldn't be my first choice, but if they make you happy, CONGRATS!! After all, that is really all that matters. Besides, I am one of those "keep em bone stock" kind of guys and I only want to mod convenience factors (ie: LuxLink).

Keep those new shoes shiny man!

Enjoy.

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I like them! To each his own. What matters is that YOU like the look. I used to own a Dodge Viper and most Porsche , Ferrari, Lambo owners laughed at the car and thought it was a joke. Since I have moved to the Lexus brand some of my German car forum friends tease me about driving a rebadged toyota. Bottom line is you should not care about what others say.....enjoy the wheels.
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Originally Posted by vipergts
I like them! To each his own. What matters is that YOU like the look. I used to own a Dodge Viper and most Porsche , Ferrari, Lambo owners laughed at the car and thought it was a joke. Since I have moved to the Lexus brand some of my German car forum friends tease me about driving a rebadged toyota. Bottom line is you should not care about what others say.....enjoy the wheels.
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jewelry should be specific to the woman... and she puts a grin on your face so all is right in the world.
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Better than pie plates for sure, i personally stick with OEM though so i went with Chrome is250 weels. What tires did you get? are the 18s?
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Originally Posted by srqmark
Well, you know, I really didn't want the ordinary double 5 spoke wheels or the ordinary single 5 spoke wheels since SO many people have them. I wanted something different than what everyone else has, I like them, and everyone has their own tastes and opinions, and that's what makes us each an individual.

They look much better then the pie plates that were riddled with curb rash on every wheel from the previous owner.
At first I was taken back by the look. When I returned to the post the second time I realized they have a very different look too them. They have that either "you love them or not" look to them. That is the same look that the SC430 has... Many years ago when the SC430 came out I said; "who would buy that auto". Over the years every time I saw one I took a second look. In the last three years I started to appreciate the way the auto looked, especially the way the doors gracefully curve.
Now I own two of them........LOL
SRQMARK; ROLL-ON
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Originally Posted by robertrios
Better than pie plates for sure, i personally stick with OEM though so i went with Chrome is250 weels. What tires did you get? are the 18s?

The tires are 18" Yokohama S Drives. I was hesitant about buying aftermarket wheels, I couldn't pass them up, plus they are different from anything I have seen before. I had to add the hub centric rings, the installer wouldn't put them on unless I had the rings, and so far no vibrations. Going to take her out on I75 this week and give her a good run and she how she does.
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