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Old 09-28-2008, 09:53 PM
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Question Wheel question

i was thinking of getting some Motegi Touge, what do you guys think?

And how big can i go without adding too much weight?
Old 09-28-2008, 09:58 PM
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I was looking into them but I think the offset is too low for our cars....sick rims though IMO
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I don't know about fitment but even going from stock wheels to 18's I noticed a huge difference...much slower.

Not sure if that was from the extra weight or another factor.
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Would look good with Anthracite.
Old 09-28-2008, 10:17 PM
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Yea i was looking into the offset and weight but i went ahead and did some Photoshop on a pic of my car anyway. Let me know what you think.
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Yeah. I'm feeling that look.
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i really like them and if the offset is right i think im going to get them. If you guys need an Photoshop work done...... I'm your man
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Yeah.

I was impressed with that Photoshop chop!
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I just looked at the offsets and you can get 18x7.5 in a +45 offset....you'd be golden bro!
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Yeah...perfecto!

I had Motegi before on my Gti and I had no issues that I can remember.
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Thanks for the info i'll keep you posted
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how much does a set of 4 cost?
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Originally Posted by Ceemore Butts
how much does a set of 4 cost?
Depending on the size $600-$900
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As you guys may or may not know i work at NAPA and we sell parts to a wheel shop and the owner is going to hook me up. He said he would sell me a set of 18" Motegi Touge wrapped in Yokohama Parada Spec-2's for $1000
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