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Old 05-28-2000, 05:40 PM
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Anyone with 3-spoke wheels on? ...seldom heard people talking 3-spoke: any disadvantage for it?
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Default The only disadvantage I can think of is that they are ugly.

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Default Yes, very ugly wheels IMO.

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I don't think there are any real disadvantages function wise (if they are made by a reputable company like Yokohama, Volk, or Enkei), but I must admit they would look pretty funky on an Audi. But that may be a good funky... so I guess you can try it (and post pics).
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There's one major disadvantage : They are really UGLY !
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Original SLK sport wheels were 17" 3-spoke. Discontinued soon after. (very good looking, though...)
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Default I don't think they ever caught on as a viable option

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Beuty is in the eye of he beholder, I always liked the ones on Saabs
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yup! Saab convertable had 'em too! Looks pretty good on it... (I believe it depends on the car).
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