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Will 19" DTM RS4 reps hold up for a daily driver ??

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Old 05-11-2005, 03:20 PM
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Default Will 19" DTM RS4 reps hold up for a daily driver ??

I'm buying a set of 19" DTM RS4 reps for my S.
I love the way they look. However I'm wondering
how they'll hold up for my daily crosstown commute.
I don't want to end up with another set of bent up
19" wheels. I have a set of winter wheels.
Any thoughts ?
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Old 05-11-2005, 03:23 PM
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I think it's a great idea. :-)
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Default most S4 drivers are conscious enough even on stock to avoid potholes and those kinda things

i'm curious too because i don't know myself, but i plan to get 19's as well. i think it's just about being a careful driver, right?
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OT: Are you running at 25 1/4?
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Around 25" now. The pic in my sig I was a little lower.
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Seeing as I've bent 18's a few times, my 2 cents would be that they won't.
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I knew you would !! :-)
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Just my $.02. :-)
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Default I had heard someplace that the reps could bend easy. I just thought I'd try to find out .

I still want them. Mine are up on eBay.
As soon as they are sold, I'll get yours.
I hope that's OK ?<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=7973507408&amp;rd= 1&amp;sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT">BBS RCs auction</a></li></ul>
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That is fine Kevin. I have told like 10 others they are sold so no worries.


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