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Old 03-08-2013, 02:29 PM
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I'm looking at 19" wheels for my 2013 5.0 and I so far really like the looks of the drift style charcoal wheels by RTR, SVE and AMR. Is there any difference in quality between any of these wheels? Any I should stay away from? Also with the SVE wheels the set is 19x9.5" all around. Do these work ok for the front tires? Thanks!
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Old 03-08-2013, 04:35 PM
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FWIW...cheaper = heavier. Unsprung weight is a negative.
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Old 03-09-2013, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by sammm
FWIW...cheaper = heavier. Unsprung weight is a negative.
Well, between the wheels I'm asking about they're all within 2lbs + or - with the cheaper SVE wheels being the lightest. Not sure why RTRs are twice as expensive. Ahh well we shall see.
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Interesting...that's usually not the case. Are they all 1 piece wheels?
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Our SVE wheels are a 1 piece, and yes, the 19x9.5's work all the way around. The RTR's are the same way, they are only made in a 19x9.5.
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