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Old 02-09-11, 04:48 PM
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Old 02-10-11, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DHRP
The '08-'09 wheels are so much better IMO. Any '10-'11 owners out there feel the same way? Would I be crazy to trade another member for their older style wheels?
Nope, they're both nice looking factory wheels, but I actually never found the 08-09 wheels to be overly special. I prefer the 10+, especially after I saw them in person (though they're not fun to clean).

And no, it wouldn't be crazy. Go with what you like.
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I agree with Shinobi; visually the 10-11 wheels are more interesting/appealing tho, indeed, somewhat a pita to clean. (Fortunately the brake dust/road crud isn't too adherent but I'm going to Zaino them anyway as an experiment.) Not to say that the pre-10 wheels are unattractive; both styles are tasteful and clean.

Engine break in is 621 miles (1000 km) according to manual. Be sure to bed your brakes, too.
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And here's a link to Tire Rack on bedding in brakes (in several other threads here, but why not make it convenient?)

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85
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new wheels are two thumbs down
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