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Old 05-06-2008, 04:49 PM
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Deep Dish wheels vs Non Deep Dish

I'm on the market for new wheels 19" or 20" and wondering if there are any pro/cons of deep dish wheels(bigger lips). Does deep dish wheels make the wheels look smaller than they actually are? More likely to bend? What are your views?
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Def love the look of a deep dish over non-deep dish
Cant really speak for anything technical.
Deep dish probably offers less clearance of brake calipers... dont quote me on it though
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Def love the look of a deep dish over non-deep dish
Cant really speak for anything technical.
Deep dish probably offers less clearance of brake calipers... dont quote me on it though
ya u might not be able to fit a BBK or something but that doesnt post a problem for most...

also..yes deep dish do make the wheels look smaller but just go with 19s and youll be fine
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Me personally the deep dish makes the car look more aggressive.
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i luv the deep dish look i think it make the car look wat better too i forgot the brand of rim but there is a crazy 11" lip on it i seen it in a mag
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Plus one for deep dish, though some people go overboard and they start looking like cartoons. I like a conservative staggered deep dish, maybe 3" lip or so on the rears.
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Can anyone recommend any good split 5 spoke wheels other than the Sevas S55?
Something similiar to these with a nice lip.


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Originally Posted by Composure
Can anyone recommend any good split 5 spoke wheels other than the Sevas S55?
Something similiar to these with a nice lip.


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Check my sig, I love the lip style, yes the deep dish does make the rim look smaller mostly from a side view, it depends on the look you go for.

I think the although it looks smaller from the side the larger lip definitely makes the angled/rear look much more agressive.

The likelihood of rims bending is mostly based on the construction of the rim, what its made of, and overall quality.

If you are in the market for already a Sevas Forged ( i think the ones posted were forged) there are tons or nice rims out there for that kind of price.
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keep in mind if you go with staggered set up you wont be able to rotate your tires.
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deep dish ftw

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