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Old 06-25-08, 09:23 AM
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Default Weds Kranze Borphes or Work Rezax II

I am really digging the Weds Kranz Borphes, thanks to ACleanSC4 old set-up for the longest. So I am just entertaining with the thought of skipping out on replacing my stolen in-dash dvd (since I am starting to get used to having no music by now) and try to pick up a set of Weds Kranze Borphes

Weds Kranze Borphes



My current Work Rezax II







Please don't suggest wheels such as Volks because it does not go with the theme of what I am aiming for. Both of these wheels might be considered to "bling" for many folks on here and you guys can be blunt about it. I want a luxurious looking wheel that has a sporty look to it as well.

Pros and Cons with My Current Wheels

1. Clears 245 and 275 tires with ease. Very important to me because I would not want to compromise my contact patch at all, despite the fact that my car is underpowered at the moment.

2. The entire wheel is forged, unlike other wheels where either just the face of barrel is forged.

3. Exclusivity. Other than Scott on here, I have not seen another SC with my wheels

Cons:

1. DDC Lip is a pain to clean and doesn't look that great

2. Like the reason above, I have barely any lip

3. For some, the design is too busy


So what do you guys think?

1. Swap it, as the Weds look way better

2. Keep your current setup and focus on other stuff that needs to be addressed

3. Neither. Both are ugly and/or too bling
Old 06-25-08, 09:39 AM
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I have a similar style to the Weds with the silver face and polished lip so I am partial to that. But the setup you have now is unique and I think it looks quite nice as is. If the wheels are still in good shape and not causing you problems other then the maintenance, I'd just keep em and take care of the other issues that really need fixing. I'd go nuts driving around without a radio.
Plus with the wheels, it's such a subtle difference, I don't know if it would be worth the time and money spent swapping them out unless you're just trading your wheels in. But even then, that's money spent on something that probably won't even change the appearance of the car enough to justify the money you shell out.

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Old 06-25-08, 09:45 AM
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I've never see the Kranze not in chrome. They look pretty good. If you sell the Rezax I might have someone interested.

PS. That picture makes me miss my car.
Old 06-25-08, 09:56 AM
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I think your wheels are dope! Keep em. Chrome FTW.
Old 06-25-08, 10:08 AM
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Keep what ya got Jerry. If anything lower the front a little more and space out the rears 10-15mm. just my .02
Old 06-25-08, 10:30 AM
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i agree with Ion, keep them dude. They look nice.
Old 06-25-08, 10:32 AM
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i would definitely say keep what you have and use your money for other cool parts for the SC. put the money towards the "total package" SC instead of all your money to just another SC with some really nice rims.
Old 06-25-08, 10:45 AM
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The Work Rezax II look great in my opinion on your SC. I'd keep the current setup and start saving up to go forced induction!
Old 06-25-08, 11:04 AM
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im not a big fan of the ddc rims work made. both sets are nice, but i prefer the kranze borphes. you cant go wrong either way though.
Old 06-25-08, 12:49 PM
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Keep what you got.
Old 06-25-08, 01:50 PM
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Not a fan of chrome things, if only your inner mesh is not chrome (like the Weds Kranze Borphes), it will look nicer to my opinion. But I like Works ( not because I own a set )
Go with your guts which one do you like more.
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Definitely the Weds for me
Old 06-25-08, 02:44 PM
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I say stay wit the Rezax, but still way too much chrome for me =(.
Alright Jerry here it comes.




VOLK GTU'S hahaha
Old 06-25-08, 02:48 PM
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I have the solution!!

Weds on one side and Works on the other. People will think you're pimp... Part of me is serious.
Old 06-25-08, 02:54 PM
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What sizes?


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