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      03-22-2009, 12:25 PM   #1
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Style 216 vs style 197

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I'm determined to stay OEM for the while... which of these two wheels do you prefer?

I want 18s btw, so if anyone can recommend any better OEM style, go ahead.
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      03-22-2009, 12:51 PM   #2
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The 197s are very nice.

But I think the 195s looks even better.
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Any other opinions?
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Any other opinions?
Who cares, I already gave mine! /thread
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      03-23-2009, 11:17 AM   #6
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197's look amazing especially in person
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      03-23-2009, 08:40 PM   #7
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216... WTCC respect for 320Si fans. Hard to find in NA
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197 FTW. Here is my current setup.


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