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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Hey fellas. Alright here are my choices. 20in TSW Snetterton or 20in Privat Netz. Which would you pick.

Second question. How much should i drop it on 20s with tein coilovers?

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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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You might want to put on a flame suit..

I like the design of the TSWs more, but there are better wheels out there and it's worth it to spend a bit more to get them. Volks, Works, etc.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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spend more on quality wheels man! don't go this route! lol just imo
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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i know i agree with you guys, i was checking out the volks or the works but they are on back order for the next two months which sucks. I was also checking out pentas and they are on back order as well. So i'm stuck.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Check the classifieds on here and my350z, you'll find something. And Pentas are bricks!
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mikemroz
i know i agree with you guys, i was checking out the volks or the works but they are on back order for the next two months which sucks. I was also checking out pentas and they are on back order as well. So i'm stuck.
Getting a used set of nice wheels even with some rash in the marketplace here is still 10x better than having junk like TSW.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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Get what you like but make sure its what u want....cause if not you're gonna want to buy new rims later...
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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This isn't a poll....just an inquiry.

No one here is going to you for asking questions but we do have our opinions. The TSW wheels look nice but they weigh a ton, then consider you want 20" wheels that's more added weight. When getting new rims to replace the OEMs you need to upgrade not the reverse. (downgrade) Regardless of which rims you get I wouldn't go larger than 19" unless you enjoy having a crappy ride with the 20"....Oh yea and constant concerns about rim damage. Do more research into quality rims, look at rims on our cars that members actually drive not some garage queen that's only displayed a shows....
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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yea i'm heavily considering going 19s because i don't want to rub too much and still want to drop the car a good amount. I have stock 19s right now.

Thank you guys for all the great feedback. I won't know unless i ask.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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nice volks by the way gary.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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i had 18" tsw's Snetterton they are a good rim with tires and air they weighed 62lbs for the rears and 60lbs for the fronts i could only imagine 20s
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mikemroz
yea i'm heavily considering going 19s because i don't want to rub too much and still want to drop the car a good amount. I have stock 19s right now.

Thank you guys for all the great feedback. I won't know unless i ask.
TSW's look better IMO between the 2 in the OP.

BUT, the stock 19's are forged, lightweight aluminum(or some metal) and are pretty light and also made by Ray's, which also makes Volks (I think.) Point is, you already have great performance wheels on there that are already lightweight, and if you put on 20's your adding weight to the rotating mass which is the worse possible kind. Keep your stockers till you can get nice, used Volks or other lightweight, high quality rims.

Sorry for the stupidity of the wording of my post, I just can't think straight tonight.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkstar752
TSW's look better IMO between the 2 in the OP.

BUT, the stock 19's are forged, lightweight aluminum(or some metal) and are pretty light and also made by Ray's, which also makes Volks (I think.) Point is, you already have great performance wheels on there that are already lightweight, and if you put on 20's your adding weight to the rotating mass which is the worse possible kind. Keep your stockers till you can get nice, used Volks or other lightweight, high quality rims.

Sorry for the stupidity of the wording of my post, I just can't think straight tonight.
Yea definitely agree. I'll just drop the car for now on the stock 19s and get quality rims like works or volks.

Any opinion on pentas?
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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Check the classifieds on here and my350z, you'll find something. And Pentas are bricks!
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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i had 18" tsw's Snetterton they are a good rim with tires and air they weighed 62lbs for the rears and 60lbs for the fronts i could only imagine 20s
WTF! Are you sure about those weights? Granted the RM will be greater but on my axis they werent too much more heavier than my stock 17s, but this was just by lifting them. 60 - 62 lbs just sounds crazy!
 
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