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Old 02-02-2008, 03:56 PM   #1
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Rotational Perseveration

As I wait for the Liberty to sail from Antwerp to Southhampton to NYC, I'm left pondering wheel possibilities. They will be 17x7, and shod with 215/45-17 F1 GSD3s or RE-01Rs. (probably the former)

I think I'm down to these three. I've come to the conclusion that given my NYC commute, strength is much more important than weight.

Ideally, I'd get forged BBSs -- RGRs? (light AND strong), but I don't want to shell out $500+ per wheel.

How would you rank these alternative choices?

O.Z. Hydra:


Enkei GTC01:


O.Z. Superturismo:


I think I'm leaning toward the Superturismos at the moment.
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Old 02-02-2008, 03:57 PM   #2
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Old 02-02-2008, 04:02 PM   #3
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Old 02-02-2008, 04:05 PM   #4
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Old 02-02-2008, 07:40 PM   #5
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I like the superturismo

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Old 02-02-2008, 07:45 PM   #6
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I agree. Superturismo.
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Old 02-02-2008, 07:49 PM   #7
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I vote for the hydra. I've always liked that look and they're easier to clean.

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Old 02-02-2008, 07:49 PM   #8
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I agree. Superturismo.
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Old 02-02-2008, 08:05 PM   #9
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Old 02-02-2008, 08:29 PM   #10
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If you really have to get this car, I vote for the hydra. Reminds me of cayman & rx-8 wheels. BTW, equ's gf also votes for hydra (so that's two votes ).
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