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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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WTB 18" wheels, which manufacturers to use?

I'm starting the process of investigating new wheels for my Cobalt LS (4 x 100 bolt pattern).

Which manufacturers have high quality? Any recommendations for which manufacturers to stay away from?

Any help here would be awesome. There are soooo many wheel manufacturers represented at ebay, the Tire Rack (about 3 hours away from me), and so on. I am not sure which ones are among the better ones.

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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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iF your only 3 hours away from Tire Rack, i would just drive over there and talk to them about it. Im sure they will get you the best for your car.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Yes, I could drive to Tire Rack, but I am hoping to score a set of gently used wheels rather than pay retail for a new set.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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wheelmax.com has some pretty good deals. im getting mine from there. what color is your ca. im getting 18x7.5 drag dr-13 for $565. when it comes to wheels get whatever you like b/c its YOUR car. who cares what i think or what anybody else thinks if you like them.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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I'm not concerned about what others think about the STYLE of the wheel. What I am after is which manufacturers offer a quality product and which manufacturers I should stay away from due to quality issues
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Stick with any GOOD quality brands out there.... TENZO, RACING HART, TSW, KONIG... ETC.... THey are all tested.... I have the 18x8 Tenzo R passion 5s in gunmetal and love them and have NO problems.... Just stick with a good reputable brand? (sorry don't know how to spell the "R" word right now)
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Thanks M-Dub,
That's what I am hoping to see, a list of reputable manfacturers, as ell as a list of those to stay away from.

Any others???
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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volk, advan, work, wed sport, enkei, rh.
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