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Old 08-02-09, 09:54 AM
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Default New Shoes for Wifey

Got some new wheels for the wife's car.
Out goes the Ruff wheels.
In comes the MRR GT5.
I know these wheels are nothing to get excited about, especially for most of you guys who think only multipiece wheels should go on a Lexus but MRR uses the best quality casting process so the wheels should hold up well. The finish looks like it's done well, too.
Probably not the last wheels I'll buy but you guys know me, I change wheels a lot. Actually, a lot of you guys change often too. ANyway, here's a couple pics before they are mounted.


Old 08-02-09, 09:56 AM
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I think they look hot!
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looks worth getting excited about to me!! I would rock these on my car Cant wait to seem them on the car. that dish looks sick!!!!
Old 08-02-09, 10:12 AM
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your the biggest "5-Star" advocate ive ever heard of!!!

they look good. i like the finish. they should look good on your wife's car, its black right??
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Nice... 20 inch?
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i agree lol he loves those 5 spokes, i think his wife likes the 5 spokes more than him lol. shes on her 2nd set. those are some really exciting wheels also.
Old 08-02-09, 01:17 PM
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Classic 5 spokes, great choice!
Old 08-02-09, 01:19 PM
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Good pick up, looks really clean..
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can't go wrong w/ 5 spoke imo.. i like the black inner barrel.
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Originally Posted by Heng350
i agree lol he loves those 5 spokes, i think his wife likes the 5 spokes more than him lol. shes on her 2nd set. those are some really exciting wheels also.
This is her 3rd set.
The Sevas, Ruff and now MRR.
SHe liked the Sevas best but I was concerned with all the problems that people were having and wanted to get rid of them. One of my neighbors bought them and his car looks hot. Shoulda kept them.

These are 19x8.5/9.5, 35/45 offsetts machined silver face/black windows with polished lips. Entire wheel is clearcoated, which is the main thing I was looking for. Wifey is rough on shoes and I wanted something with protection.

Both of us love 5 spokes and you can bet your last dollar my next set will be 5'ers.

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Gotta be some people out there that don't like them. I wanna hear from you, too.
Just be nice about it and tell us why you don't like them.
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Gotta be some people out there that don't like them. I wanna hear from you, too.
Just be nice about it and tell us why you don't like them.

hmm.......

i dunno. i don't think this wheel style suits many cars out there. I have yet to see a car this looks good on.
i think it has to do with how the spokes taper off toward the barrel.

stare at this for a while. an hour.


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Originally Posted by Ice350
Gotta be some people out there that don't like them. I wanna hear from you, too.
Just be nice about it and tell us why you don't like them.
since you asked....i'm not a fan of 5 star wheels on a 4 door sedan. 5 star works for sports cars more. having said that though, certain 5 star wheels may look nice but only if done properly with other mods (coilovers, bodykit). i'm not a fan of the wheel you chose, but that's ok, everyone got different tastes in wheels
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I think the wheel style is very nice and the 5 spoke design will work on pretty much any car out there . Its a classic configuration
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
since you asked....i'm not a fan of 5 star wheels on a 4 door sedan. 5 star works for sports cars more. having said that though, certain 5 star wheels may look nice but only if done properly with other mods (coilovers, bodykit). i'm not a fan of the wheel you chose, but that's ok, everyone got different tastes in wheels
Actually, I agree that 5 spokers look better on sport cars.
But, the GS is just sporty enough to pull it off imo.


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