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what do you think - 18s

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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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what do you think - 18s

hi.
I made a little photoshop with my favourite wheels, which I can get here in germany (can forget to put on wheels from the US-all about the tüv)! I can get them with bmw specs in 18" for 140€($)/piece!



I think it makes the car a bit younger and more sportier:lala:
what d you think. it's not that what everybody have!
I also lowered the car ca. 2" in the shop!
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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For me it looks a little too euro but your car looks sweet.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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as for me 17 are the bigest I would go for a street car. But the selection of rim is sweet. If it was a show car and not drivin much than 18 would be a better choice. just my 2 cents.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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i voted thumbs down because they just dont look right...IMO...i would go with 17s but its ur car do with what u choose...i like the style of rims but just not the size...BTW,car looks good!
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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17's in front and 18's are best in my thaughts
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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Thumbs UP!!! I couldn't be happier with my 18x9.5's on all four.

[SIG TEMP BROKEN]
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 12:51 AM
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Do it!!!
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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what rims are those, they dont look bad, try putting the 17 inch version of them on.
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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I'd go for it man. Not only does it looks good, but it's definitley original. Good luck.
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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I like them, and if you can get them to fit properly without any problems then Kudos to you.


And as far as 18s vs 17s go. I would go 17s if deepdished and 18s if facemounted design.

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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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17s would look better but i really dont like the rim at all.
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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They look fine, the rear just needs a larger tire, is all.
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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ahhh 18's for the rear... dont know if i like that whole "euro" flava ya got going there... but hey, "when in Rome...."
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 01:37 AM
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hi,

these are rial monza wheels www.rial.de
I just can get them in 18", but with the right tire they should fit without any problems!
greetz

S!MON
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