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Old 08-26-2014, 04:03 PM
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Advice on wheels for my SL55

Hi Guys,

Thinking of changing the wheels on my SL55. Can't decide between the Concavo CW-5 or the Rohana RC10 wheels. What would you guys suggest. Any ideas on a different that I should look at?
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I have the Rhohanas on mine, it's white and the wheels look great.
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Originally Posted by fxrs1955
I have the Rhohanas on mine, it's white and the wheels look great.
Do you have any pics? What size rims and tyres did you go for?
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Do you have any pics? What size rims and tyres did you go for?
I went with 19's 8.5 and 9.5 and Hankook v12 tires. They make a 20 also, personal preference. In my opinion the pictures don't do them justice.
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The first set you posted look the best but I'm not big on wheels with more than 5 spokes. I would go with a set of 19 or 20 x 8.5 front and 10.5 in back.

These look pretty good and are very affordable.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price
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Falken are a good choice
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The first set you posted look the best but I'm not big on wheels with more than 5 spokes. I would go with a set of 19 or 20 x 8.5 front and 10.5 in back.

These look pretty good and are very affordable.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price


I didn't think I would like the ten spoke wheels either but since I have a set of five spoke I decided to give the RC-10 wheel a try. I really like them.
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And if it's only down to the those two, I definitely like the RC10's better.
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go with 19"

I bought 20" vossen cvt's. They are beautiful. I get a ton of compliments. But, It rides much harsher. I also find myself hunting for potholes to avoid. Instead of enjoying my car.
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I stayed with 19's because I heard so much about the ride with 20's. I get a lot of compliments on the RC-10 wheel. I bought mine from NEEDFORSPEED on these forums.
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Originally Posted by fxrs1955
I stayed with 19's because I heard so much about the ride with 20's. I get a lot of compliments on the RC-10 wheel. I bought mine from NEEDFORSPEED on these forums.


Any pics with what 19's look like on your car ?
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Any pics with what 19's look like on your car ?


I'll try to post one this evening, I don't have any pics on this computer.
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There you are, I think I had the suspension raised in this picture.
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There you are, I think I had the suspension raised in this picture.
Very nice indeed. The more I look at the RC10's the more I like them. Thanks for the pic.
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Very nice indeed. The more I look at the RC10's the more I like them. Thanks for the pic.
They look better in person or with a better camera.
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Looks like the spokes stick out further than the lip. If so, you better stay far away from curbs.
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I never noticed that before. Thanks for pointing out as that will be a major deciding factor.


Originally Posted by BlownV8
Looks like the spokes stick out further than the lip. If so, you better stay far away from curbs.
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Originally Posted by BlownV8
Looks like the spokes stick out further than the lip. If so, you better stay far away from curbs.

They do stick out a little. I've had mine for about three months without any issues. If you hit a tall enough curb you're going to hit some part of the wheel, be careful.
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I think the 5 spoke concave look great vs multi spoke, but of course buy what turns you on. Looks more aggressive to me.

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