Which wheels look the best?

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Which wheels look the best?

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I pretty set on getting the Mille Miglia EV-R 18" X 8" with some newer blue lugnuts. But I was shown these Motegi Racing FF5 also in 18" X 8" that I can put on a blue center cap with a silver Motegi logo. They look pretty nice, but I'm not sure I'm in love with them like I am the Mille Miglia's. I should be getting my wheels within the next couple of weeks, depending on the weather. Cast your vote and tell me what you think. Mille Miglia EV-R Motegi Racing FF5
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Re: Which wheels look the best? (Triton GT)

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Both are nice --but the MILLE's have a cleaner cut and look better. James
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The first one took my vote but the only drawback to that wheel is the weight: 29 lbs.
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Re: Which wheels look the best? (redtrdmatrix)

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i like those motegi's. but i also like the smoother rounded look and not the harder lines... just mho.
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Re: Which wheels look the best? (redtrdmatrix)

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Quote, originally posted by redtrdmatrix »The first one took my vote but the only drawback to that wheel is the weight: 29 lbs. The weight is not really a big deal to me. I don't plan on auto crossing or anything like that. The Motegi's weight is 24 lbs. each. Anyone know how much that will affect anything? I also like the hard, aggressive styling of the Mille Miglia's. It matches the styling of the Vibe very well. The shop I am buying the wheels from is going to get one of the Motegi's in so I can take a look at it on Monday. I will try and take my digital cam and see if they can hold the wheel up next to the car to see what it would look like.
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Re: Which wheels look the best? (Triton GT)

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I found an Ebay auction that has some pics of the finish on the Motegi's. They aren't as bright of a silver as the Mille Miglia's. Also, the spokes are a little more rounded then I originally thought. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...04634
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Millie's-- All The WAY!!!!
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Go with number 1. It has that powerful look to them.
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aww. that's too bad. i thot they were more polished. so, ya, i will change my vote to the mille's!
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Re: Which wheels look the best? (cohocarl)

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Well, it looks like a there is no decision to make by the way the vote has gone. Especially now that trdvibe has changed her vote as well. Looks like the Mille Miglia's it will be for sure. I will definitely post pics as soon as I get them. Thanks to all of you for your input and votes.
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Quote, originally posted by Triton GT »Well, it looks like a there is no decision to make by the way the vote has gone. Especially now that trdvibe has changed her vote as well. Looks like the Mille Miglia's it will be for sure. I will definitely post pics as soon as I get them. Thanks to all of you for your input and votes. well, what can i say? on your smokin neptune, got to go with the polished look. silver just won't do!
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The manufacture lists them as bright silver. I think they are quite a bit brighter than the Motegi's. I wanted to stay away from chrome as well. It costs too much more and it doesn't last as long, especially here in Michigan.
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Re: Which wheels look the best? (Triton GT)

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Def go w/ the Mille's!
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Well I went and checked out one of the Motegi's yesterday, and their version of silver needs to be redifined. It was more like gray, not really silver at all. I think I am going to order the Mille's tommorow or Thursday. I should have them on soon.
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I just ordered my Mille Miglia EV-R wheels today and they will be in tomorrow, but my tires will not be in until Monday. I also just added some more coverage for aftermarket parts on my car. I added $1500 more on top of the $1000 that was on there for a whopping $2.42 more a month! Gives me $2500 worth of aftermarket coverage. I will take some pics of the wheels when I go check them out tomorrow.
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Well, they received my wheels and tires today, but I don't think I am going to get them put on until Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I am going to wait until it is at least a little nicer outside so I can get the car washed just before getting the wheels on. That way I can have at least a presentable picture to show. Here is a pic I took today of the wheel just out of the box. I have to say that they look so much better in person than any picture can show. They will even better in the sunlight.

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They look sharp Aaron! Can't wait to see them mounted on the Vibe.
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