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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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so i came across an old set of volks 18x9 frnt and 18x10 rear...im not sure if i will be putting them on my car or not and just wanted some feedback seeing as how im on the fence with these...they are volk cv pros they stopped making them back in 98 i think...i have a WB 8...i may paint them bronze/gold...im not sure if im crazy of the style but what do i know... so let me know what you think of these...


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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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I'm not a huge fan of the style... you sure they fit and everything? It really matters how you like it... I just ordered a set of rims and I'm rather sure opinions are going to be 50/50 (I'm still a bit unsure). But it's unique and I think it's what I wanted so I put in the order.

So, go ahead and take opinions, but if you like it, go for it.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Old school! I honestly think there's to much going on, or something like that, I dunno lol. I like the shininess
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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yea i really wish the 5 spokes were just flat and not indented in like that...wonder if there is a way i could fill that up...these things are getting stripped and painted anyway...and i think they will fit they are 18x9 et38 and 18x10 et48...im pretty sure those are the offsets...and i know its up to me if i like them or not i just want to see how other ppl react to them because i think they are a tad bit different...not somthing you see everyday
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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not feeling it, but that might just be because of the rust, i would like to see them painted though.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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they look like the old version of these... which I like the look of. But something about the one's your looking at makes it feel chunky... the spokes are thick and the edges/lip/center make it feel that way as well. Might just be the angle of the pic, but it seems like there's a whole lot of wheel from the pic you provided.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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Eh, I dont think they will look good on your car..
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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not feeling it, but that might just be because of the rust, i would like to see them painted though.
what rust there is no rust...
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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I think they look good except the center. The center piece doesn't seem to flow well with the rim. Paint the spokes black if you decide to paint them.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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yea i thought about black just not sure how black would look with Winning Blue...bunno if i like the black and blue look...im just worried about the wheels fitting 18x9 et38 front and 18x10 et48 rear...
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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they'll fit perfectly fine. get 'em, i dig. old school flava meets new school. i guarantee you'll like them on your car soon as you put them on.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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thanks DANomite...after they are all done how about i trade you for ur works haha jk but yea i was worried about the fit...but the worst part is that the bolt patten is 5x112...however the make these lugnuts that somehow convert it to 5x114.3...dont ask me how but this is the website... http://www.raderwerks.com/parts_details.cfm?type=9
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by vbrad26
what rust there is no rust...
I think he means corrosion.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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well there is none of that either lol the faces have been stripped and the lips have been polished...thats just an older picture
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