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Old 04-23-03 | 12:59 PM
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Been on the fence for new wheels, I am looking for something close to Stock looking. I have 16" Stock Chromes (looks like something that should go on a mini) and want to upgrade to 17" - 18" Chromes. Any advice on the AT Italia Double Face (see pic)?

Tires - heading towards Mich Pilot AS 40/255.

Any other advice would be appreciated, I am not looking for anything that would make the car look, let's say, "too flashy".
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Old 04-23-03 | 03:19 PM
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Moved here for more luv.
Old 04-23-03 | 03:31 PM
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I think they make "ok" wheels at a decent price. If your looking to keep a stock look but have a little more style with the wheel size, that may be a good choice.
Old 04-24-03 | 01:30 AM
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I like lip, I think this would look good on your GS- "Giovanna Corsica"
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Old 04-24-03 | 02:42 AM
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Don't buy Giovannas....cheeseball brand...buy the real deal if you like that style, the AME Modelart Excellent...

But I definitely agree about the lip...why not the something like the SSR GT3?





Or the ever popular Moda R6 (no lip)

Old 04-24-03 | 02:57 AM
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If you don't want wheels that are too flashy then you should try these. They are 18" accessory wheels offered in Japan. Decent wheels for a decent price.



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Old 04-24-03 | 04:33 AM
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Thanks for the luv, Sic.

And thanks you guys for replying.

Yeah, I like the lip but the Giovanna are busy. I like the SSR GT3's and I have dug into those that TLEX posted from Japan. They are made there but according the the Ebay seller they are painted chrome, not chrome processed - you can get the 18's in chrome as well, I like the look clsoe to OEM.

I also like the lsportsline (see pic), yes/no?



Hey, Sic, any good local ATL locations to shop at?
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Old 04-24-03 | 08:15 AM
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Hey, Sic, any good local ATL locations to shop at?
I think most of us here have ordered our wheels. I would check out Butler Tire to see rims in person, but their prices are waaay high. I am working on a shop for us in the ATL that sell wheels but that is in the future.
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Guess what - the lsportline Model III is discontinued. QC issues from what I have heard

Yeah, Sic, heard Butler was $$$$ - back to shopping. Thanks for your feedback!
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I have seen a GS in my area with SC430 wheels and it looked BEAUTIFUL!
I would check those out for your car...in fact, there is a set on ebay right now
Good price too
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Originally posted by TLEX
If you don't want wheels that are too flashy then you should try these. They are 18" accessory wheels offered in Japan. Decent wheels for a decent price.

Will these fit on an SC?
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Yes they will.
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