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Your thoughts on this wheel please
O.Z. Superturismo GT.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...t+Silver+Paint I like the look of the wheel but not sure about it on an SVX (specifically my Laguna) 17x8 in bright silver. Yeah or Nay? Jam it of slam it? Todd
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hey todd,
they're pretty sweet. I don't think i've actually seen them on a svx, but i think this style comes close... http://www.subarusvx.com/images/carp...urgundy038.jpg |
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todd,
i think it would look good on your car...especially the silver wheel against the blue. one thing (for me anyway) is that the wheel has a lot of open space so I think you would need plated rotors and/or painted calipers... ...the OEM rust look coupled with the high-end look (& bucks) of OZ wheels. |
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Todd
What blue? Ok, the Laguna - but Luguna what? Did you get another SVX?
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Todd,
I think it would work with the Laguna. My only comment is that it has been done before. Don't you want to be "different"? -Bill
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i've yet to see an oz rim that looks bad on any subaru. really, they go together like berry white and wine, baby. like bass guitar and funk. like a stoner and a 311 concert.
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I like those..yet ive never been drawn to getting that style of wheel
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its to bad they cost so much.
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Thanks for the input guys
Earl-I purchased two SVX's last fall. I'm just about done parting one out ('92 Dark Teal) and the Laguna (''94 L, FWD) will become my toy car once I've got my other Teal running again.
I know similar designs have been done and I'm typically not a big fan of multiple small spoke wheels as it means multiple small spaces for brake dust to hang up , but a couple of things are appealling to me about these. First, the 16 spokes effectively distribute the forces on the wheel and should make them pretty stiff for a cast wheel. Second, they're made by O.Z., so they can't be too bad . Third, I think I can get them for considerably less than the price at Tire Rack in 17" x 8" with a high offset (>48mm). Finally (Bill), I can always get them powdercoated if I decide I really can't stand being like everyone else Todd
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Re: Thanks for the input guys
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-Bill (wondering if Todd will figure out a way to get a powdercoated rainbox effect )
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Re: Your thoughts on this wheel please
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Sweet! Those would look good on any SVX. Also, try ROH Fury at www.groupawheels.com
bye, |
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I say "Yeah"
I was actually considering getting those myself (one of many I was considering ), same size too. I think they look great!
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They're nice for $261 a piece at Tire Rack. How about for less then $100 a piece. More appealing to you fence sitters???
Todd
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