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alright i need some advice

I'm ordering the new 19" Volk GT-V's. Unfortunately I cannot get pictures of them because the first shipment comes to north america in mid january... (although some people may have seen pics in the new Volk catalogue at a local shop). Anyways I wanted to get everyones opinion on which finish i should get. I have a brilliant black rx-8 and my 2 choices are Titanium Gunmetal or, their new finish, Magnesium Silver.

As I said i can't get any pics now but as son as i do i will post.

As a side question, how badly does staggering wheel sizes... say 9" front and 10" rear hurt performance, cuz i have heard different things... if anyone has done it let me know if the drop in performance is worth the look?

GeorgeH

iTrader: (2)

Staggering shouldn't hurt performance, other than a bit more drag and weight from the larger tires. It will affect balance, but you won't be giving up ultimate grip, unless you go with a front tire that is smaller than OEM, or you go with substantially lower performance tires all around. In other words, your car may handle differently, but it shouldn't be slower. In fact, if you pick the right tires the ultimate grip may actually be higher.

As for tuning out the understeer, there have already been threads on that, I do believe. Cortc has a few things to say, I'm sure.

George

Kwullen

I haven't seen the wheels but I had a set of gunmetal Motegi M-7s on my black on black w/ tinted windows Acura CL TypeS and it was a real head turner. I wish I got as many drooling comments on my RX8 as I did that car!!

mikeb

gt'v?
never heard of it

rot8ryx

gtv's are ok... i like the sf challenge better :D

Hybrid-RX8

Comparing MOTEGI's to VOLKS.. i think your in a TOTALLY different catergory with that one.

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GT-V are part of the brand new Volk catalogue, and first shipment to North America is in january, they are pretty expensive but worth every penny in my opinion. BUt what do you think would look better on a black rx-8, gun-metal or mercury silver?

Sociopath

Here is a picture of Volk GT-V:

http://product.permaisuri.com/Conten...strProdID=1943

mikeb

are those new
I really like them

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well new in north america for sure, im not sure about japan tho...

so wut do u think, gunmetal or silver

mikeb

you have a black 8 so it will look great either way

got a price on those

Slammed

You can't go wrong with a nice set of Volk's

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not cheap, im gettin em for around $900 each canadian... so around $750 per rim USD

Audioslave8

Never seen those volks, those are awesome.. id go with the gun-metal.

RolenImportsRX8

I would either special order them in black, or have them painted.

AQA101

To answer the question: Gunmetal. Looks simply gorgeous with brilliant black.

MrWigggles

A completely black wheel makes your car look like it is missing hubcaps.

Most good looking black wheels have polished or chrome center pieces and/or outer rim halves.

-Mr. Wigggles

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oh ya, wut would u guys think about a chrome wheel?

too bling bling?

tRiX8

which one did you get?

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gunmental.. should be here next week !!!!

RotorManiac

are they forged or casted? volks are one of the best, good choice! I'm waiting for my silver ce28

XeRo

they are forged...i have these coming in sometime over the next week or so in Rays metal coat..

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this is a better pic with in the gunmetal