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Old 05-26-09, 05:15 PM
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Hi all. This is one of the first mods I am thinking about and I need some expert advice, any insight would be appreciated. My cousin recently gave me a pair of 20' Menzari rims. I put them on my car and have not noticed any significant difference in driving. Still smooth, just a bit heavier. I wanted to know if you all thought the rims looked good or should I stick with stock. I'm not really a big fan of rims but I'm getting these for free so its worth the try. I want to have some nice rims but nothing too obnoxious. Here are the rims on the car, sorry for the pic quality, it was raining. They stand out more up close.
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Old 05-26-09, 05:17 PM
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If you don't want them I'll take them !!


They don't look bad, but everyone on here is going to tell you to drop the car lowwwww ...
Old 05-26-09, 05:25 PM
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i know, it looks much better dropped but i live in nyc so dropping it is not even an option
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it's your car dude, who cares what we think lol if you like it, roll with it. as for my opinion, since you asked, it looks just fine.
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they look sik im also thinking of getting some rims for the summer time u no .. all ur missing is tints
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yeah what gcop said its your car if u like it then stick with it ..my personal opinion looks nice but can b better...
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Get what you like
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Get what you like
+1.... we're not here to judge only comment hhaha
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They do not look bad. If you like them keep them. Just do not sell you stock wheels in case you damage on of these and need to take them off.
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They look nice, if your ok with them, plus they are free, keep'em on!
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Looks real nice. Even with NY roads though, you gotta drop it a little bit. Get some mild lowering springs or something and it'll make a world of difference making the car stand out.
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they look ok, just lower the car and they will look better
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Originally Posted by blueonyxGS
Hi all. This is one of the first mods I am thinking about and I need some expert advice, any insight would be appreciated. My cousin recently gave me a pair of 20' Menzari rims. I put them on my car and have not noticed any significant difference in driving. Still smooth, just a bit heavier. I wanted to know if you all thought the rims looked good or should I stick with stock. I'm not really a big fan of rims but I'm getting these for free so its worth the try. I want to have some nice rims but nothing too obnoxious. Here are the rims on the car, sorry for the pic quality, it was raining. They stand out more up close.
If you really only have a pair (meaning 2), I would laugh at you.

If you have a full set, then go with what you like. At the end of the day, 2GS s now a 11year old design. So my opinion is that the owner has the most interest or awareness of it, and most other people will not care (nor notice) what you do.
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Tint, drop, and roll...........
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It doesn't look bad at all.......


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