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Old 05-14-03, 03:18 AM
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he's getting responses based on aesthetics because he says he likes the lexus alloy ones, which go along with saying that he likes the look, not the performance. b
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I'll post my before and after and see if you notice a difference. Personally, I like it just a bit better with the wheels (but they weren't $2000 either). Here's the before.
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Old 05-15-03, 10:08 AM
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What wheels are those?

Do you have more pictures?

Looks great!
Old 05-17-03, 11:17 PM
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sometimes something as simple as 'just' changing wheels, could make your car look heck of a lot newer, and even help you with resale value <if the taste is right..>
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Rims do cause problems but females do too.....but we always have to have the nicest, best looking, flashiest one..........
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I'm getting them because they make the car look good, and not much else (like my rear spoiler).

The 19's will be heavier, slower, ride rougher, noiser, cost more, be more prone to damage/theft, hassle to mount/balance, wear faster, harder to clean etc....but I just can't stand the look of my car with small wheels on it. I wish I felt differently, but I don't.

If you are happy with your stock wheels, I admire you. You are blessed.
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How DARE you ask that question.......
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Lvangundy, sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the compliment on the wheels. They are HRE 448Rs. I will have to take some more pictures at some point, but here are a few more.
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Originally posted by BIGONKER
whats the point of rims? i mean i like the lexus alloy ones a whole lot, and spending like 2000 bucks to replace them? i just dont understand!
come take a look at my 18x9 and 18x10 Blitz Z2's and u will think u were an idiot for saying the above question
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hey now now, it is all good, no name calling ..evryone values objects differently..

btw, blitz z2, excellent choice..
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