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Which one should I go with? -pictures-

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Old 11-21-06, 01:09 PM
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I am thinking about either wheels. Please help!

19" x8 - 225/35/19 (front) & 20" x8.5 - 255/30/20 (rear)





Here is a picture of the first wheel on a Jetta.





Here is an update: What you guys think about this one???

Thank you!

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Old 11-21-06, 01:11 PM
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Why are you going with two different wheel size fitments? Most cars don't really have this setup. The only car that pops in my head right away that has two wheel size fitments is the Honda NSX.

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Top: TSW Holsten (Chrome)
Bottom: TSW Mondello (Hyper Black)

I think that the Holsten may be a little getto.
The Mondello is more conservative. What do you guys think?

The reason for the different sixe is, I want a more agressive look. The overall size is the same as stock and should not affect speedo.
Old 11-21-06, 01:43 PM
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I would go with the bottom ones.
Old 11-21-06, 01:56 PM
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TSW Mondello no doubt.

IMO the top ones are fugly, but to each their own.
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I have not been impressed with TSW quality. They tend to be soft.... Terribly Soft Wheels is a nickname.
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I had the Mondellos on my white RX 330. I had lots of compliments. I can find a picture if you want.

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Bottom ones!!
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Bottom ones.
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Bottom ones definetly. Top ones are way too gheetttooo.
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Yuck!!!to Both.
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bottoms ones are decent... top ones do not belong on a lexus period
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Top are nothing short of ghetto IMO, bottom ones look a lot better.
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The top one is kinda over the top, flashy, and different. But border line Ghetto. I like it!

Go check out interactive demo at http://www.lesschwab.com/virtualWheelsOnline.html

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You should go with the top ones, it gives it that Big Rig 18 wheeler look.


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