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Old 2006-10-27, 10:48 AM   #162
Nick Koan
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Originally Posted by sperry
Lots of STi folk use the Rotas over the "nicer" factory BBS's because in '04, the BBS's are only 7.5" wide. The extra .5" means running 245's instead of 225's.
Yes, and the fact that they are less then half the price of new volks or any comparable "nicer" wheel means a lot too.

Personally, I like Rotas for the fact that if I bend one, I can buy a new one easily and cheaply. More expensive rims are mostly just bling, and I worry about replacement costs.
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