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Old 05-07-2009, 02:10 PM
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Another wheel choice

It doesn't seem like anyone likes the OZ Chronos I chose. So what about these? They weigh about the same as the stockers so there is no real performance gain. They are 18x8 Elbrus I04.



My car is black. What do you think? Is it or ?
Old 05-07-2009, 05:37 PM
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not bad. I like them.
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They're ok.
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they got those in 20"? 19"?
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Originally Posted by xoulu
they got those in 20"? 19"?
Well. This is from tire rack. I don't know if that brand makes other sizes which are sold elsewhere.

I would be 100% all over these if they weighed 20lbs. But they weigh 25lbs. From what I hear that is what stock wheels weigh.

But they do look good and cost only $140 a wheel.

So I have 3 , 1 , and no or .
Old 05-07-2009, 06:30 PM
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don't waste your $$. Can't go wrong with stock Aspec but if you wanna be different...then
Old 05-08-2009, 02:51 PM
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Nah, I don't like these. Can't describe it but I just don't think it looks good on the TL.
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I'll tell you what I'm looking for and maybe you guys can help me out. First of all, I have a 6spd so there aren't alot of choices. I want
1) A wheel that is 20lbs or less.
2) 18" (I don't want to go bigger than that. Lots of potholes here)
3)Less than $300 per wheel.

And if it helps my car is black so you can be guided to what looks good.
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how about type s wheels???
Old 05-09-2009, 05:43 PM
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Honestly, it doesn't help the car. Kind of makes it look more stock.
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looks too soft for the TL...get something more agrresive looking!

some 19's for sure...with a nice drop
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Originally Posted by NCTL05
I'll tell you what I'm looking for and maybe you guys can help me out. First of all, I have a 6spd so there aren't alot of choices. I want
1) A wheel that is 20lbs or less.
2) 18" (I don't want to go bigger than that. Lots of potholes here)
3)Less than $300 per wheel.

And if it helps my car is black so you can be guided to what looks good.
Just buy some RE30s 18" are like 16lbs........hehe buy mine!!
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NC, I like them...they're unique and fresh.





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Originally Posted by Etohprn247
Just buy some RE30s 18" are like 16lbs........hehe buy mine!!
I don't think I could afford volks even if they are used.

I think the reason these appeal to me is because even though they are 18's the inner lip is black so it kinda makes the wheel look bigger.

Honestly, it doesn't help the car. Kind of makes it look more stock.
I think I would probably agree with that. Kinda like the cobalt SS wheels. Kinda flat and plain. But they do look ok.
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positives-sporty yet stock looking
-appear larger than they really are
-$140 each wheel
-Look easier to clean than stack wheels
negative-weigh 25lbs, no performance gain over stock
-still kinda looks like a stock wheel
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i've never been a fan of the standard 5 star/spoke wheel for the TL...keep looking.
Old 05-13-2009, 10:23 AM
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Not bad. IMO I would get something else, and 19" for sure.
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Originally Posted by coyTL
i've never been a fan of the standard 5 star/spoke wheel for the TL...keep looking.
Maybe a 3-spoke.
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