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Old 05-18-2014, 12:54 AM
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Old 05-18-2014, 11:39 PM
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Here's some pics of those MRRs on a MB, pretty nice concave and seem to have good BBK clearance
HR10 Wheel - MRR Design
Nice price here too FWIW
http://www.elementwheels.com/proddet...2010mrrhr10sil
Old 05-24-2014, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by connoisseurr
Ace Convex FTW. John showed me these when we were all in PA and I did like them a lot. The Ace wheels would be my vote
Thanks for your vote Connor! This is going to be a tough decision for sure. I have my TSW's ready to be picked up from the powder coater. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep them or pickup a new set and sell these. Hmm...decisions, decisions
Old 05-24-2014, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
Wow, I am really digging these GramLight FXX wheels. Thanks again for the suggestion BB!
Old 05-24-2014, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Here's some pics of those MRRs on a MB, pretty nice concave and seem to have good BBK clearance
HR10 Wheel - MRR Design
Nice price here too FWIW
- Staggered Full Set - <br>(2) 20x8.5 MRR HR10 Silver Diamond Cut<br>(2) 20x10 MRR HR10 Silver Diamond Cut Wheels
Thanks for offering these as a suggestion Brad! There are so many options available now that it's a little overwhelming. The Ace Convex wheels are growing on me.

It just dawned on me...wheels for dudes are what shoes are to women. Why can't I just have 5 sets of wheels???
Old 05-25-2014, 12:41 AM
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Lol^^ at least it's a bit easier to hide shoes
Good luck w/ your choice, if budget isn't a major consideration those Gramlights are a hot ticket. BTW, what color did you pick for your TSWs?
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^^ That is very true! I don't have crazy money to throw around but limiting myself to one set of wheels is so constrictive. LOL.

I went with "Bengal Silver" for the powder coat on the TSW's. I'll pick them up at the beginning of the week so I'll post pics for everyone to opine on.

The GramLights are definitely hot. I'm not sure what they run price wise though. I do wish that more wheel manufacturers posted the weight of the wheels. It seems to be one spec that is hard to find when and if it's published.
Old 05-25-2014, 03:34 AM
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For those that are rolling on 20's, how is the ride compliance? I could definitely tell the difference going from 18's to 19's and wondered what input y'all have regarding how the 35/30 series rubber handles the road, bumps, and how much difference there would be over 19's..
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Originally Posted by twin_snails
For those that are rolling on 20's, how is the ride compliance? I could definitely tell the difference going from 18's to 19's and wondered what input y'all have regarding how the 35/30 series rubber handles the road, bumps, and how much difference there would be over 19's..
I went from 17s to 20s on my 09 and it's pretty dramatic, going from 19s to 20s you won't notice much difference, obviously a bit more road feel. Your OEM wheels are in the 25 +/- weight range so going up a couple pounds in weight shouldn't really change much. This is all assuming you're keeping your suspension as is.
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Old 05-28-2014, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Those first ones are neat, like Sentra SE-R wheels on crack. The second one looks like a common, and unremarkable design. But still clean. I really like that Niche wheel, Newt. That deep lip is really strange, segmented within the spokes. Never seen anything like that. Don't like the Advanti or the Konig... they look too spider-y, to spindly.

Nice pics, BTW.

[edit] Hahaha, I just dumped on the wheels cecrops voted up. Sorry man.
I have to agree with you here. As always, your assessments are very similar to my own. I agree that the deep lip is really strange but also has a unique coolness factor with it.
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Originally Posted by blnewt
I went from 17s to 20s on my 09 and it's pretty dramatic, going from 19s to 20s you won't notice much difference, obviously a bit more road feel. Your OEM wheels are in the 25 +/- weight range so going up a couple pounds in weight shouldn't really change much. This is all assuming you're keeping your suspension as is.
Yes, I'm really having a tough time with the decision of 19's or 20's. I really liked my TSW's so 19's may be the way to go. I am usually very careful and aware of potholes but sometimes you inevitably hit one. I'd worry that I'd bend a wheel with the thin rubber of 20's.

I'm walking a pretty fine line preference and taste wise. I like a good looking wheel that could almost be mistaken for stock but not something ostentatious that draws "look at me attention".

I may go with the Forgestar CF5V's. Good looking, light weight, and not too flashy.
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Originally Posted by twin_snails
Yes, I'm really having a tough time with the decision of 19's or 20's. I really liked my TSW's so 19's may be the way to go. I am usually very careful and aware of potholes but sometimes you inevitably hit one. I'd worry that I'd bend a wheel with the thin rubber of 20's.

I'm walking a pretty fine line preference and taste wise. I like a good looking wheel that could almost be mistaken for stock but not something ostentatious that draws "look at me attention".

I may go with the Forgestar CF5V's. Good looking, light weight, and not too flashy.
I like those CFV5s, and checks off most of the values on your list.
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I carry all these wheels so I can definitely help you out!

I would recommend the AGs or the Forgestars, they're the 2 most popular options for the G37, and they look GREAT on the cars!
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Originally Posted by GetYourWheels
I carry all these wheels so I can definitely help you out!

I would recommend the AGs or the Forgestars, they're the 2 most popular options for the G37, and they look GREAT on the cars!
If I had it to do over again, I would have done business with this guy. ^^^
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Originally Posted by Rochester
If I had it to do over again, I would have done business with this guy. ^^^
Also very cool that they can powdercoat any of their new wheels for $250, great deal IMO.


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