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Need your opinions- SSR C-RS or VOLK TE37??

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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Default Need your opinions- SSR C-RS or VOLK TE37??

So I currently have some 17" SSR C-RS wheels on my car, but I have the opportunity to grab up my GF's 17" TE-37 in titanium finish. I'm really effen' torn on what looks better on my car....or I just don't know if I am used to the SSRs. So here are some pics....


SSR C-RS:


Under a Bridge by AnonymousNamelss, on Flickr


and the VOLK TE-37s:

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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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I am a big fan of TE-37s but I think the SSRs' thinner spokes and darker finish are a better accent for your particular car.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Where is the 6UL option?
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SSRs look meaner, Volks look good too but kinda OEM on your car given the color.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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SSR w/o the gay stickers.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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WHERE'S THE SPORTMAXX 002 0 OFFSET OPTION?


Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack
I am a big fan of TE-37s but I think the SSRs' thinner spokes and darker finish are a better accent for your particular car.
+1 on both counts
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Oscar
SSR w/o the gay stickers.
You're a gay sticker.



I'm going to try to get a better pic of the TE's on the car soon.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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You need spinners my son
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Back when I used to do drifting, I looked for 17" 4x100 spinners for added drift bling. No ----, ded serious.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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TE-37 = top 5 wheels on my list.

With that said, the SSRs look at home there.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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I like the ones in your sig best...
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Those are long sold :(
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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I don't know what brakes you have atm, but I sort of remember you getting rid of the Brembo's and replacing them with kissy lips.
If that's the case go for the TE37, if you still have the Brembo's keep the SSR .
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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SSR's
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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SSR's. They go with the car better.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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SSR's look better minus the stickers. But always had a weak spot for the Volks. Maybe the Volks redone in a darker shade.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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SSRs.
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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I'll trade you my 16" Motegi MR7's with tires, and $500 for your SSR's.
If you put my 16" Motegi's on your car, and you park it somewhere and go into the mall or a store or something...you will come out and find bra's and panty's all over you car.
In all seriousness, I like those SSR's on your car. Keep the stickers, they keep the wheels from looking too plain, and at 14.7 lbs for a 17" wheel, that's pretty light I guess.
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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SSRs. Volks have no profile when looking at them straight on.



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