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Old 01-07-2012, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ModestW12
These have just about zero side wall.
But think of how cheap tires would be for them....
Old 01-07-2012, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hattat
Center caps gives me the impression that they are HRE.
You've got good eyes there mate! I've got buckley's chance of reading that, even with my glasses on!

Originally Posted by ModestW12
These have just about zero side wall.

Short of sticking to just race tracks, I don't see how these wheels would last a week unless you plan on driving under 30 mph everywhere? And unless they're $4k each, they're probably really heavy.
For an oversize large wheel, which normally look terrible on a D3. I like it. Its only an inch larger than the sport wheel fitted here, and same size as now fitted to the D4 Sport package here (rotor arms).

As for speed, our roads don't have the same issues you guys do.

Originally Posted by mishar
Agreed. Plus they are staggered which is ridiculous on nose heavy car.
That is true!

Originally Posted by jakematic
But think of how cheap tires would be for them....
Hilarious!! I'll pay that!

For what its worth, isn't this thread about what "looks" good (in the of the beholder of course) as opposed to "How Practical Are These Rims For A D3)??........

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Old 01-07-2012, 07:52 PM
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Old 01-07-2012, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AusA8
...look terrible on a D3. I like it.
Hm?

Its only an inch larger than the sport wheel fitted here, and same size as now fitted to the D4 Sport package here (rotor arms).
Those are 22's or even 24's. Can't really see width.

For what its worth, isn't this thread about what "looks" good (in the of the beholder of course) as opposed to "How Practical Are These Rims For A D3)??........
You are right. What brings question: Can something that totally ruins functionality look good. For example - Boeing 747 would look great with big windows. Or open concept submarine.

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Originally Posted by jakematic
But think of how cheap tires would be for them....
Hilarious! Thank you, I laughed out loud and showed everyone in the house.
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How about these?
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Originally Posted by Audis or VWs 4Life
How about these?
that I have seen is, in my opinion, indeed the Bentley wheel style shown in this photo.
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^^^ me no likey
Old 01-12-2012, 08:38 AM
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^^^ me no likey
I would say that this latest brief missive by you simply confirms what the photo of your wheels, and your post in response to my previous posting, so graphically reveal : you and I are polar opposites when it comes to our sense of taste and style.
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Originally Posted by awdinut
... you and I are polar opposites when it comes to our sense of taste and style.
Well, don't claim pols yet.


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