Wheels & Tires Grabbing the road and stopping.

Opinions on which wheel choice.

Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Opinions on which wheel choice.

I am looking to get wheels without spending a fortune. My friend is set up with TSW and can get me a set at a good price. I am torn between these two and wanted to get some input from other G owners.

DG 2003 Coupe

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Laguna, Hyper Silver

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Mondello, Hyper Black

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Mondello, Chrome. G/F likes the chrome, but I'm not sure I like the look of chrome.


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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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if you absolutely HAVE to go with either of those TSW wheels... i'd go with the Mondello's. But i really dong like either of them.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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^^ +1
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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So, whats your thoughts? I just dont have a bunch of money to sink into wheels and tires. Post up some pics.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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how about some 5zigens or Sevas?
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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i'm with grant on this one. if you are limited to those wheels only, the Mondello's would be my choice.

in addition to 5zigen and sevas, have you considered axis? all three are nice budget wheels.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Yup, 5Zigen Sevas and Axis are all better than those TSW's IMO.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
i'm with grant on this one. if you are limited to those wheels only, the Mondello's would be my choice.

in addition to 5zigen and sevas, have you considered axis? all three are nice budget wheels.

The main reason I am kinda thinking the TSW's is the price. He can get me the set for right under $800. I thought I was going to luck out on a set of Axis Hiro's but the guy had them listed as the wrong size, wrong tire size, wrong tires, oh and the wrong offset.

Axis said they are for an S2000. So there will be a nice new set of Axis Hiro's w/Tires, in the anthrosite color going on ebay Sunday evening.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Of those, I choose the Mondellos as well. Cant get them in the Hyper Silver?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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I just bought a set of Mondello hyper blacks, should come in next week.

Btw, here are the Mondello's on an IP coupe (20 inch) on some other guys G: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2328307 (scroll down).
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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I dont like any of them, sorry. Im not voting 'cause I'd rather not see you get any of those. Get a set of Sevas is my vote.
 

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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All three of those are pretty bad to be honest.

You should look at getting some factory 19's with spacers or maybe even some M45 sport wheels. Both are in that price range and much nicer looking and have better quality.

TSW = Too Soft Wheels
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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^Those should look good on DG.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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I like the mondello's they're hot
 
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