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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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<center><img src="http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6783/06gtiwheelshd5.th.jpg"></center><p>ello' all I have a '99 2.8 and kinda tired of looking at the wheels that came with my vehicle.. you know the one's.. I'm not really one for "Rims" per se, but i would like an updated look to complement my car, so i would love for you all to please provide input on these 3:
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<center><img src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/948/06gswheelsks9.jpg"></center><p>GS:
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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<center><img src="http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3199/99maxha8.jpg"></center><p>I couldn't figure how to link all 3 in one post @.@


as you all can see, i just want something relatively inexpensive and not too flashy.. any additional suggestions are welcome as well
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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posting multiple pictures is simple --&gt; &lt;img src="your link"&gt; &lt;img src="your link"&gt;
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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RS6 rep 5-spokers or even cheaper fat fives... the 1st one is too A3
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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A VW wheel, a Lexus wheel and a Nissan wheel? None of them will fit.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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I can't do spoke's &gt;.&lt; have a strong dislike for them, no idea why
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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Default Re: A VW wheel, a Lexus wheel and a Nissan wheel? - oh, had no idea.. I saw the 5 lugs and just..

assumed they would heh. What measurement should I be looking for? Not a huge car guy, so this is like 101 for me.
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Default Go the tirerack.com and search for wheel and tire packages for your car.

I strongly recommend that you stay with a 16 inch wheel with a stock sized tire, but if you go larger, do not go bigger than a 17" wheel.
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Won't the newer 5x112 VW wheels fit?
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