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Old 12-07-2008, 11:06 PM
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I'm thinking about getting these wheels

These are available in 18x8.5 and 19x8.5. I am leaning towards the 19's. Any opinions/suggestions would be appreciated. They are Stern ST6's with a Hyperblack (gunmetal) finish on the inner rim and sides of the spokes.



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Those wheels do look nice but my 19's would look better on your car.
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Yeah, your wheels look amazing, but I think I want to get away from black wheels, they are a PITA to keep clean! lol. How does your ride quality compare to the stock 18's and Pirelli's? What brand and size tires are you running on your 19's?
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those look nice i would go 4 the 19s
post up some pics when u get them on
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those are awesome!!! would look cool while driving...
i would just be worried about scratching them up as they stick out
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Don't like them.
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Originally Posted by NWAE Cobalt
those are awesome!!! would look cool while driving...
i would just be worried about scratching them up as they stick out
What sticks out? The spokes are 3" back from the edge. I don't plan on scraping up against any walls and I always park 1ft away from the curb! lol

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Don't like them.
Your opinion is appreciated. What don't you like about them?

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i like
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
Yeah, your wheels look amazing, but I think I want to get away from black wheels, they are a PITA to keep clean! lol. How does your ride quality compare to the stock 18's and Pirelli's? What brand and size tires are you running on your 19's?
There is more road noise with the 19's and the ride isn't as smooth as factory. The brand of tire and size is in my sig.
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
What sticks out? The spokes are 3" back from the edge. I don't plan on scraping up against any walls and I always park 1ft away from the curb! lol



Your opinion is appreciated. What don't you like about them?
Just not feeling the design of the spokes.
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Originally Posted by JRelly
Just not feeling the design of the spokes.
They do look a bit thin where they meet the rim. As far a looks go, I would prefer a more uniform spoke width, but they should be relatively light for cast 19's. I like the hyperblack/machined surface mix on the spokes.

I think I will be going with 19's. 18's with a polished lip look too small. All black 18's would be a different story altogether.

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Im not sure how they will look against Lazer Blue either.
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man i dont likt the color if they were black they would look good
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Originally Posted by JRelly
Im not sure how they will look against Lazer Blue either.
I think they will look fine. The stock gunmetals looked good. I want to go back to a brighter wheel. Too many people have black wheels with a polished lip and black is a bitch to keep clean.
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
I think they will look fine. The stock gunmetals looked good. I want to go back to a brighter wheel. Too many people have black wheels with a polished lip and black is a bitch to keep clean.
I like the idea of a brighter wheel but I just don't know about these. But I guess we will have to wait and see.
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I'm in no hurry. I'm rocking 16" steelies and snow tires for the next 4 months
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those would look nice, id go for 19's, theyd look badass
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I like them!!!! post pics if you ever get them.. Wish i had 5 lug so many better looking Rims out there.
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Originally Posted by AzCobaltMan
I like them!!!! post pics if you ever get them.. Wish i had 5 lug so many better looking Rims out there.
Are you kidding? Almost every wheel ever made is in 4x100
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For the love of God dont do it............










J/k 19's would look sweet! I just hate 19" tire prices.....
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Originally Posted by thehov
For the love of God dont do it............










J/k 19's would look sweet! I just hate 19" tire prices.....
I can get the 19x8.5's with General Exclaim UHP 235/35 tires mounted and balanced and tuner lugs included for under $1400US shipped to Canada. The 18's with tires would be just under $1200.
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