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Old 04-07-2009, 09:49 PM
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Deciding on Wheels and Tires for a Blk/Blk 09' Turbo Coupe

I've been driving around for three weeks now with the stock set up and it's killing me. I always tweak my cars. I'm looking at Vellano wheels. I like this set up:
http://vellanowheels.com/collection/VSW/vsw.htm#

and this set up:

http://vellanowheels.com/collection/VTD/vtd.htm#

I'm looking for opinions. I want a clean look and I'm wondering if the deep dish will work. I saw the first set of rims on a Silver Turbo and they looked awesome! 20x12 rear 20x8.5 front

Since my car is black, I was looking at a chrome barrel, brushed finish with black on the sides of the spokes.
If anyone has pictures of a black turbo with rims, please post. If you know of an existing post with wheels, please post.
Thanks in advance!!!!!
 
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to be honest, im not feeling either of the designs. but thats just me.

i would tell you to check out a set of 360 forged wheels, but with all the complaints going on with them recently, i would stay away. im guessing weight (of the wheels) is not an issue for you? ill try and see if i have any pics of black turbos with wheels saved...
 
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here are some (courtesy of wheel experts)



 
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Respecting your choice of the 2 I would go with the VTD. Personally, I went with 360 mesh 10. The VTD give me a previous year GT3 Feel. I went with color match lip and flat black centers.
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How about the GT3 RS wheels?
 
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What about the Champions? I'm not really wanting to go black on the rims. I've done it before and it's a racing look. I'm not sure if the standard silver would set it off enough.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...n-rs171-3.html
 
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The first set just looks like a deep dish stock turbo wheel. Plenty others out there. Don't need to follow the masses if you don't want, but I'm not feeling those.
 
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If I may throw a suggestion into the ring. Our new line of RS1 Forged wheels, built to order, 3 piece construction, 6061 Forged Aluminum centers, hidden hardware. 2-3 week delivery time (can be expedited), any custom finish you like is available, from chrome lips to color-matched, brushed centers to painted....





If this design doesn't strike you, we have a few more in the works at the moment. We're just waiting for final approval and testing on the prototypes then we'll start cutting those centers as well. The RS1 pictured above has already undergone all necessary testing and is available for order now.

We're also a Champion dealer so if you decide on a set of Champion wheels, let me see if I can help you with those as well.
 
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Originally Posted by schillster1@aol
Since my car is black, I was looking at a chrome barrel.......
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What color is your car?

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From your two vellano wheels above I'd go with the VSW's even though they do look like OEM wheels.
 
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Like the first choice the best.
 
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Not feeling those wheels. Ho much do they weigh? I am guessing that they are heavy. Go with the more mainstream well recognized names like HRE, Champion, Forgeline, and etc.....
 
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RS171, look great!
 
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champion, HRE and OZ are very nice.
 


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