13x8......what do you think?

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13x8......what do you think?

Post by VWnoob »

Whatchy'all think about these?

http://www.rotawheel.com/rb.htm

They are cheap too!!!!
I am thinking about getting them with some Sumitomo HTR 200 175/50R13's.
The wheel runs for about $93 each and the tire for $42 each.

http://www.sumitomotire.com/theline/pro ... c=per&id=5

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ps. too bad the rims are on such an UGLY Rabbit. :?
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Hmmm, that pattern looks familiar somehow....just can't quite put my finger on it. :wink: :lol:

ps: those will look awesome....
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Post by PDX Cabby »

Rota's are always a nice choice
very slick

but
i'm not a fan of the stretched look
mostly because it doesn't look good
and sucks for performance
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Post by lowredcabrio »

IMO, get tires that fit the wheel. ;) I don't dig the stretched deelio but, whatever tickles your turkey. ;) Great wheels though! :beer:
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Post by speedtek »

OK, I absolutely love these!!! totally cool and unique. 8)
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These are kind of nice too.
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I'd rock them. I like the look of the stretched tires.
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I don't like stretched....
either
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I likies....I also like a little stretch and poke, so long as it is not toooooo much 8)
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Post by Calimus »

Yea, I don't mind a little stretch, but I don't like it when it doesn't leave any sidewall at all to protect the rim.
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Post by VWnoob »

WHAT!!!!????? :shock: :shock: :shock:

Stretch is totally euro!!!

Stretch all day for me!!!

I think that SoCal can back me up on that! :wink:

Oh and Speedtek, I called about the Retros before and....they discontinued them. :(

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Post by PDX Cabby »

maybe "euro", but you're not in europe

as i mentioned, i'm more of a "performance guy" than a "looks guy". if I can't can't come into the curves double-plus-ten because of the wheel/tire combo i have, then i'm looking for a new combo.

or at least replacing the 175s (which are narrower than stock) with some 215/50-13
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Not everybody builds their car to the same priorities (thankfully, or the scene would be awfully boring). :wink:
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Post by PDX Cabby »

totally
i understand
just stating why i don't like 'em
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Post by SoCal_Cabby »

VWnoob wrote:WHAT!!!!????? :shock: :shock: :shock:

Stretch is totally euro!!!

Stretch all day for me!!!

I think that SoCal can back me up on that! :wink:

Oh and Speedtek, I called about the Retros before and....they discontinued them. :(

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you're on your own on this one....

the only reason i run such an aggressive stretch is cause my offset is so aggressive, i'd have to put my car up to stock height if i didnt stretch.

and i dont care what PDX says, they do hold up in the twisties, ask me how i know :D
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Post by VWnoob »

Oh well... I like em and Im gonna rock'em! :twisted:
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