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Old 09-28-07, 07:19 AM
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Ok so this sunday im goin to go pay for either one of these, I cant seem to make my mind up so pls any input will be helpful . So lookin at either TOms VP-8s or WALds Portofinos. Seize did a sick photoshop (see attached) of a black IS with toms wheels, but i think he did it too good cause only the silver cars those rims dont look THAT nice.
Reason to go with walds: a bit cheaper, VIP style
Reason to go with TOMS: Less unsprung weight
Cant seem to make up my mind, so which one do u guys prefer. Just curious to see wat everone says.
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Old 09-28-07, 07:23 AM
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Walds. BTW thiis are 20s and chrome. Ill be going with 19s in Brushed metal

IF ive beat this issue to death then im sorry, Im really indecisive and i need to make up my mind soon. All opinions are welcome
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Old 09-28-07, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ndk83
. Seize did a sick photoshop (see attached) of a black IS with toms wheels, but i think he did it too good cause only the silver cars those rims dont look THAT nice.
You know how I do

Anyhow, I say go with the TOMS wheels. Overall it's a cleaner wheel design in contrast that of the blocky spokes on the Wald. Don't get me wrong, the Portofino is a nice wheel I just wouldn't put it on an IS.

...and that's my 2cents
Old 09-28-07, 07:41 AM
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TOMS.............Wald looks to heavy and boring.
Old 09-28-07, 07:43 AM
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I vote for Tom's as well. The style really compliments the IS. Less unsprung weight is always a good thing too.
Old 09-28-07, 07:45 AM
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I love the Walds.
Old 09-28-07, 08:15 AM
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Tom's look a lot better.
Old 09-28-07, 09:07 AM
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Toms are cleaner. I like the non-lip-ness of it...
Old 09-28-07, 10:05 AM
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Is that a fabulous front lip?
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Both are nice, but I don't really like the chromed WALD, there is a polished version of it
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Toms has a rich look.....
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go with TOMS
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TOMS without a doubt. I'm not feelin those Walds.
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TOMs
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As much as I love chrome it doesn't look that good on the Wald wheels. The other finish looks way better so it isn't a fair judgement showing the chrome Wald. Out of these 2 the Toms looks better. Put the silver finsh Wald up there and you might have a tougher or closer vote.


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