Would you buy Akebonos or wheels?

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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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Would you buy Akebonos or wheels?

The question is simple,

for about the same $, would you buy a set of Akebonos or OEM G37 wheels....
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:16 AM
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Wheels. Your brakes are still good, why change them now unless necessary?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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how about both like me? i bought the wheels first because it is highly likely you may need new wheels for the akebonos anyway.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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wheels!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Definitely wheels.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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^^^

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For all of above and keep in mind a size of the Akebonos when you buying the wheels.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Yep, wheels first, you are going to have to change them anyway if you are planning on installing the Akebonos....
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tg1234
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For all of above and keep in mind a size of the Akebonos when you buying the wheels.
i have G37xS with Sport 18's so the Akebonos will fit.

Well looks like some douche co-worker dinged my car pretty good today (some paint missing) . I hate stuff like this-totally takes away from the aesthetics of the car. Paintless dent removal will not be done because the paint is chipped.
Sucks! I only had the car for 2 months and Boom.
Whats the point of getting wheels now? My baby is damaged (Yes, i know i sound nuts).

I think that i'll be going for the brakes just because of this.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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To be totally honest, I'd rather go for Akebono BBK than OEM sports 19s..
if they were a set of Volks or something, well.. that would be another story!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Wheels. People will notice more...just make sure you drop the car while you're at at it.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Wheels. People will notice more...just make sure you drop the car while you're at at it.
dropped already
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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F- that... Get the Akebono's Be the first G37xS with Akebono's! Then get your wheels later... Get some CE28's for your car with the Akebono's! Be different... get the brakes!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by G35xQX1
how about both like me? i bought the wheels first because it is highly likely you may need new wheels for the akebonos anyway.

+1. the Akebonos may not clear your stock wheels.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 04:55 AM
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wheels...u get more bang for your buck.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by E-Ticket Ride
Wheels. Your brakes are still good, why change them now unless necessary?
What he said
 
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