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Old 07-09-2010, 08:27 AM   #1
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My summary of this thread: You get what you pay for in most cases.
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Old 07-09-2010, 09:04 AM   #2
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Are victor equipment rims in the cheapo category?
Landrover, I put a set of 18's on my 01, I shyed away fromt the 19's because of the rough pavement here... so far so good.
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My wifes 98 has 16s and my 01 has 17s, the difference in the ride is surprising between those two. I am not sure I want the additional harshness of the 18s but I think I will drive some before I buy new wheels.

When I first got my 01 S I hated the stock wheels but they have grown on me and I don't mind them at all now.
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Landrover, I put a set of 18's on my 01, I shyed away fromt the 19's because of the rough pavement here... so far so good.
Depends who you talk to...last I saw it was $1k for a set of 18"s for the Boxster for Victors. Some people spend $3k on their wheels....just to have them bend at the end of the day as well...SSR is jokingly called Super Soft Rims because they are notorious for bending.

People are thinking too much....OEM,aftermarket,replicas all bend, it's just a matter of time and the wrong potholes. Just Google and search for the brand/style and make sure no wheels are cracking or breaking,because that's where it can become dangerous. Choose the wheel that fits your driving style for your car!



(I have yet to see anyone complain about any wheel on a Boxster snapping)
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