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Old 07-23-08, 05:02 PM
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Have a few ive been looking at. Let me know what you all think will look the best. Im pretty sure they will all fit, but not positive, so that might help rule some out if some wont fit...




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Old 07-23-08, 05:10 PM
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If you must choose one of those I like the Sporza D5's
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i like the dogtooth rims
Old 07-23-08, 05:25 PM
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Well...im not gonna get one of each # ; ) You have any idea if they would fit for sure? Are lexani tires a good brand?
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Also, does the 225 mean they are the lower profile tire or just the more narrow of the bunch..
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Well if you had choose between those 3, I'd say go with the Sporza. 225 means the width is 225mm wide. If the aspect ratio is the same 225/35 vs. 245/35, then YES, the 225 tire will be shorter than the 245.

Sidewall height = width x aspect ratio.

225 x .35 = 78.75mm sidewall height
245 x .35 = 85.75mm sidewall height

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Old 07-23-08, 05:56 PM
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as far as brand names go - any of them better/worse than others?
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Originally Posted by rhwimmers
as far as brand names go - any of them better/worse than others?
Yes, of course. You can check out www.tirerack.com to compare different brands, types, prices, and reviews.
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If I had to choose, I'd get the Sporza d5 since I like 5 Spoke wheels. Not feeling that design much though
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theyre all so tacky in my opinion but im with the others if you have to go one of them the sporza
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Not my style of rims but chalk up another one for sporza. You should have just started a poll.
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Originally Posted by [ant]
theyre all so tacky in my opinion but im with the others if you have to go one of them the sporza
i agree
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Originally Posted by [ant]
theyre all so tacky in my opinion but im with the others if you have to go one of them the sporza
not my style but if i had to choose, id get sporza
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Not a big fan of any of them but I would go with the Sporza. BTW- Lexani is the wheel brand, they don't make tires.

Edit: I guess Lexani does make tires. I wonder if they are as heavy as their wheels? Lol...jk!

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Old 07-24-08, 04:28 AM
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not a big fan of those wheels..but i would say..dogtooth


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