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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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What do you all think?

I'm not going to get any wheels till the summer time, but I've been tryting to do so research and figure out what I like. Of course I'd liek to see what everyone else's opinions are as well. I prefer the spoke look (5, 6, or 7) as opposed to the webby look, and I'm indifferent to lips. I really like the Advan model 6 but at over $600 per wheel for 18s that's a bit pricey for me. So after looking a little more I came across the 5Zigen Hypers, however the price doubles between 18s and 19s. I think they are around 1500-1800 with tires for 18s and around 3500 for 19s. That is a little too big of a price jump for 1 inch in diameter. So after looking around a little more on here I found the Axis Milano that several people have and they look pretty sharp and are reasonably priced for 19s. So my questions to everybody are: 1) Which do you prefer in style? 2) If the car is lowered an inch will the 18s with say 40 or 45 profile tires still fill up the wheel well and look completely bad *** as do most of the 19s? This is a hard choice because I like the styling of the Hyper but like the size of the Milano. And of course I'm open to any suggestion for another wheel. Thanks for the help. Oh and if any one has the 5Zigen Hypers on his car (either 18 or 19) please post. I haven't seen them on a G yet.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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i like 5Zigen Hypers better then the axis milanos, but i understand what your saying about prices...if your on a budget look at the axis matrix awesome new wheel for a great price they look just like the volk gt-v...im ordering them in april 20"s go for 2550 with tires not sure about 19's though
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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what kind of lip does the axis matix come with? polish or machine
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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here you are, and my car with the black milanos (sorry its dirty, the wheels have brakedust on them thats why they look dull)
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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polished lip...4 1/4"R - 2 1/2"F
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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its actually a machine polish. it says it on there site.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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oo sh*t...nice pick up thought it was polished..thanks
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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milanos are played out..........go with the 5zeigens
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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Those 5Zigens are sick on that silver G, thanks for the pic. I think they are 20s though, if only I had 4 grand to throw around on wheels. I have the stock 17s now so do you think that upgrading to 18s would be sufficient? It doesn't seem like too many people here go with the 18 inch size except for racing, but I imagine if the car is dropped about an inch the wheels will still seem pretty big. Well at least I have a few months to decide, and I'll probably change my mind another 10 times.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:24 AM
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axis=taiwanese produced cast knock-off; 5zigen= jdm produced forged original. Not even in the same ballpark; but I guess it doesnt really matter when you are just in it for the looks...(like 95% of us )
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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The Lexion (Rays Engineering) X503 is a killer 5-spoke design. I wanted a set myself, but you can't get them in gunmetal unless you special order them. I'm always going to wonder how they would have looked.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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^ nice
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by HotRodW
The Lexion (Rays Engineering) X503 is a killer 5-spoke design. I wanted a set myself, but you can't get them in gunmetal unless you special order them. I'm always going to wonder how they would have looked.
Nice . . . Now, there is a wheel to consider.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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5Zigen in my opinion!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackDiamond80
5Zigen in my opinion!

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But both are nice.
 
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