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Old 07-13-08, 10:25 PM
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Ive been looking for some rims and came across these. What do you guys think of these rims and which set would you pick up?

Stern ST5
18 x 8.5


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18 X 8.0 ET38 MM FRONT
18 X 9.0 ET38 MM REAR


Please keep in mind that I dont have the money to buy wheels that are $2K+ so as long as they look good on my GS then I am happy and I think these would look great. Thanks in advance for your opinions.
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Old 07-13-08, 10:29 PM
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IMO, the rpm's look better, and will have a better effect because they are staggered.


out of curiosity, how much are you paying plus tires?
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Old 07-13-08, 10:35 PM
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well i found both for under 900 not including tires. which brings me to my next question.

what size should i get? I live in houston so the roads are bad. i am a careful driver but even then things can happen unexpectedly. Im looking for something that will look great but will still "protect" my rims. whats between lowprofile and im guessing its called "high profile?"
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Old 07-13-08, 10:39 PM
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never heard of either. if i was on a budget, i'd check the classifieds for a nice used set or if you prefer new...check out axis line.
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Old 07-14-08, 12:29 AM
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Ok I added a poll. Please vote and list your reason. Thanks in advance!
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Old 07-14-08, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
never heard of either. if i was on a budget, i'd check the classifieds for a nice used set or if you prefer new...check out axis line.
+1, or I would save up for something decent.
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Old 07-14-08, 05:38 AM
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I have a set of 20's for sale
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Old 07-14-08, 07:24 AM
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Old 07-14-08, 07:59 AM
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I like the RPM's they look clean
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Old 07-14-08, 11:52 AM
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neither.
it's gonna look really small with deep lip wheels. i'd get 3GS wheels for that price. someone was selling a set of Gspyders with P-zeros for like 1k IIRC.
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Old 07-14-08, 12:41 PM
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If you're going to go chrome like in those pics, I'd go with the first ones. Chrome mesh just seems busy to me when it gleams. If you're going brushed, then I'd go with the mesh.
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Originally Posted by Seize
If you're going to go chrome like in those pics, I'd go with the first ones. Chrome mesh just seems busy to me when it gleams. If you're going brushed, then I'd go with the mesh.
+1 Gotta co-sign with Seize on this one.
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I would just hangout in the CL Classifieds and get a set of used ones...There is always something for around 2k or less...
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i actually like the RPMs but i would def go bigger a 19 would b good
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tires for 19s are a real b***h to buy, so Id rather just go with 18s
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