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Old 07-26-12, 06:53 PM
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I decided to test fit some wheels Ive had sitting in my garage for a lil while. I just fit the front wheel, yea, im lazy.

First thing I noticed - it seems my tires have been rubbing!!


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17x8 BBS RK-II +42
235-40-17



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Not a bad design, look a little small because they are 17's.... what's next....
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Exactly, i love the design, too small and definately will NOT clear a BBK.

Next (and last for now, im not a baller)

18x8 Infinity G35 wheels, not sure on offset
235-40-18





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The G35 wheels look the better of the two. I'm a big fan of BBS's, but those are small and kind of a high offset. Probably why they were rubbing with a tall tire.
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Right size, but don't look as good. I'd go smaller and nicer over bigger and uglier.
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I got both sets pretty cheap, so ill rock em for a little while. May leave the BBS wheels on, perhaps with a small spacer, while i run on the stock brakes. Once I put the bigger brakes on, they wont fit anymore and the G35s will go on.

I want to get a badass set of wheels, but im building 2 other cars right now so im gonna have to go with what i have available already.

Appreciate the opinions. All my friends like the G35s. Im kinda torn between the two.
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The G35 wheels look better
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I'm sure those BBS's are pretty light though.
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I like the BBS because they're different. Although with a fresh coat of paint, something silver or lighter, the Gs will look perfect.
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