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Wheel Opinions - RS4 vs CSL

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Old 01-11-10, 07:11 AM
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Question Wheel Opinions - RS4 vs CSL

I've always liked the RS4 wheels - similar to Forgestar F14's, but the spokes are a little more parallel. I'm not a fan of wheels with big lips.

I'm trying to decide between the two of these - What do you guys think looks better an IS?

Wheel Opinions - RS4 vs CSL-ndwu9.png

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Just for reference, Forgestar F14 on an IS350.
Old 01-11-10, 07:39 AM
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I don't like the idea of getting OEM wheels from another manufacturer.
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
I don't like the idea of getting OEM wheels from another manufacturer.
Well, they are replicas, not OEMs, but I see your point.

However, design is design - what's the difference between this and several different cars putting on the same aftermarket wheel?
Old 01-11-10, 09:28 AM
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I'll vote for the RS4. I think it's fine to get other manufaturer's OEM wheels, as long as you replace the center caps.
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rs4 fer sure!
Old 01-11-10, 09:44 AM
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RS4's in black.....
Old 01-11-10, 10:22 AM
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Although i prefer the CSL wheel to the RS4, for the IS definately RS4 style wheel, but then again im biased



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Old 01-11-10, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ndk83
Although i prefer the CSL wheel to the RS4, for the IS definately RS4 style wheel, but then again im biased
*edit* NM, I see those are TOM'S wheels.


Nice.

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Old 01-11-10, 11:16 AM
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i have always liked the rs4 style wheels
Old 01-11-10, 11:19 AM
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same... rs4 are nice
Old 01-11-10, 11:21 AM
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id get the Forgestars. i tried but they just couldn't deliver.
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RS4 in a dark finish
Old 01-11-10, 02:54 PM
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THe Toms wheels look great. Leave the OEMish look to Audi and BMW.
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i like the CSL only on M3 which i use to have but neither on a LeX. gotta have a lip on my LeX
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I think I like the CSL a little better.


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