GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
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Volk AV3
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Weds Kranze
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SSR Varden
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Choosing Wheels for my Crystal White GS

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Old 03-05-08 | 09:26 PM
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Default Choosing Wheels for my Crystal White GS

As the title obviously states, I'm looking for wheels for my GS3. I've decided to go with 18s due to the fact that the number of sub-par local roads are increasing. I thought about going the budget route by considering 19" Tenzo DC5 Version 2's but decided that I don't want to go the cheap-o route. Here are the wheels I've narrowed my selection to:

1.) Volk AV3 (18x9+32 114.3 5h 18x10+45) http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?ma...be550457ba9f3b

2.) Weds Kranze (18x8+45 18x9+46) http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?ma...2cfa22f02de59e

3.) SSR Varden (18x8.5+26 18x9.5+26) http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?ma...be550457ba9f3b

What do you guys think?

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Old 03-05-08 | 09:39 PM
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fix the second link.. i like first set of wheels better.
Old 03-05-08 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Zack
fix the second link.. i like first set of wheels better.
woops. thanks i just fixed it.
Old 03-05-08 | 09:44 PM
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Yep I like the volks the best.
Old 03-05-08 | 10:19 PM
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Get the SSR Varden, love the Dynamic Dimple Composite lip (DDC). Mesh wheels looks sick when spinning...
Old 03-05-08 | 10:54 PM
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Weds Kranze and the SSR look like Volk VS-XX and the Volk AV3 are universal lug pattern looks cheap.
Old 03-05-08 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
Weds Kranze and the SSR look like Volk VS-XX and the Volk AV3 are universal lug pattern looks cheap.
interesting point with the AV3's and their universal lug pattern. i didn't really notice that before.
Old 03-05-08 | 11:15 PM
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SSR Varden get my vote!
Old 03-05-08 | 11:30 PM
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offsets are aggressive on the ssr's...+26! wow!
Old 03-06-08 | 12:14 AM
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Volks....those are HOT!!
Old 03-06-08 | 01:58 AM
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Are those the only choices you are considering?
Old 03-06-08 | 04:44 AM
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thanks for the replies so far!

Originally Posted by sleeper408
Are those the only choices you are considering?
i'm open to suggestions.
Old 03-06-08 | 06:17 AM
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If it were me I would go with


1.) Volk AV3 (18x9+32 114.3 5h 18x10+45) http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?ma...550457ba9f 3b
Old 03-06-08 | 07:02 AM
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i would have to say AV3, but maybe im just being bios
Old 03-06-08 | 07:58 AM
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Of those 3 choices I like the SSR's the best..



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