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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Default What Rims?

Looks like I might be getting another addition for my car. However, I'm not sure what to go with. I currently have 2 choices in wheels:

17" Mach 1 Rims with Nitto 245/45ZR17 @ 50% tread life

18" Black Staggered FR500 Rims with no tires

They are both priced at about $500 right now. I'm not sure what the better deal is here, since I do like both. The FR500's are new and the Mach 1's aren't, which does draw me away from them a bit. Plus, I have a lot of black and chrome on my car as it is, which makes me think the FR500's would look that much better.

What seems to be the best idea here?
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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FR500s hands down.
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by LilRoush
FR500s hands down.
x2,,,,
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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FR500's, never been a fan of the Mach wheels on anything.
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LilRoush
FR500s hands down.
x3.........
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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FR500s in black w/chrome lip FTW..but im biased as those are whats going on my car as soon as i get rubber to wrap them.
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Well, I guess that one's decided. Totally unanimous...
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