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Old 01-22-2013, 09:00 PM   #1
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Looking for opinions
Sooooo I finally have enough saved for new wheels :D I've narrowed it to two choices and I'm looking for opinions. 2012 Sterling Grey SE Sedan, btw. Now GO.
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Elbrus i05
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Borbet LV5
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand


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I really like the Borbet wheels.


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Old 01-22-2013, 09:11 PM   #3
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I like the Borbet as well
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If it matters to you, the Elbrus weigh, according to Tire Rack, 23.8 lbs/each, the Borbets weigh 27 lbs/each.
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I think the Borbets will work really well with the body lines of the mk3, though they are pretty heavy.
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Old 01-22-2013, 11:51 PM   #7
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if you want to buy rims do what i did, its a amazing paint that makes them look bran new

http://www.youtube.com/user/Jugglethese10?feature=mhee

it takes awhile but the turn out is awesome
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id say zinik z18's ;) i can hook u up with a set that look brand new just sayin
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Borbet. Those Elbrus sticks out too much that youll end having scratches once rubbed on curbs.
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Borbet! The other ones look like something you could find in Les Schwab... IMHO. They just look kind of plain for custom wheels, ya know?

But, my wheels are white, so take my $0.02 for what it's worth lol
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