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Title: opinions please
Post by: lee4206 on 03 March 2008, 23:24:23
hi all i am going to put 18s on my mig and would like opinions.

i was going to fit these wheels but ive just been told there on 2 month back order

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/lee4206/omega14.jpg)

or ive been offered these at the same price and there instock

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/lee4206/omega13.jpg)

question is do i wait for the first set or do i go for the second set.

TIA
lee

edit    thanks to baconbuttyman for the pic
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: Mikejr on 03 March 2008, 23:43:13
My preference would be for the first set  :)
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: kris9128 on 04 March 2008, 06:10:42
both are nice wheels but i quite like the second set better.  8-)
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: zippo on 04 March 2008, 06:30:16
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both are nice wheels but i quite like the second set better.  8-)

agreed  :y
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: smoothomega on 04 March 2008, 07:56:29
If i had to make the choice it would be to wait for the first set TBH
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: Debs. on 04 March 2008, 08:03:41
I really think the second set look marvelous  ;)

But, being a practical sort` I wonder about suspension travel and wheel-arch clearances etc.  :-/
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: Danny on 04 March 2008, 09:00:37
i also prefer the second set
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 March 2008, 09:13:34
honestly , design is a matter of taste..differs from person to person..

I dont see big difference except the size..
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Post by: Vmax on 04 March 2008, 09:34:55
Yup second set for me !   ::) :y
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Post by: shyboy on 04 March 2008, 10:55:36
Presumably it's just the photo which makes the 2nd set look bigger. I think the extra spoke in the first set is classier.
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Post by: tomoco on 04 March 2008, 11:08:02
Think the first set mate. it will be worth the wait im sure
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Post by: Elite Pete on 04 March 2008, 11:15:08
I think they both look OK. I would go for the ones where the spokes dont stick out further than the rims ::)
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: omegamonkey on 04 March 2008, 13:53:08
Personal preference is the second set as they're closer to the late MV6 wheels that I want on mine!

Anybody know if you can get replica Omega wheels anywhere, or for that matter if Vx still sell late MV6 wheels (if they have any stock left)?
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 04 March 2008, 16:17:46
personally i prefer the first set, but i also like the factory wheels, i think factory fit ally's are nice.
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: supermop on 04 March 2008, 17:31:23
The second set really need a good low-sitting body kit to set them off. (I.e. get some Irmscher bumpers and skirts first!)

As it is, the first set look better.

Edit: It could be just a dodgy photoshop job on the picture though, the only reason I say the second set need a body kit is cos they so damn huge compared to the others.
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: waspy on 04 March 2008, 18:15:34
The 2nd set, defo the 2nd set  :y :y :y
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: Kate on 04 March 2008, 18:30:57
I think the second set are best too! :y
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: lee4206 on 04 March 2008, 18:41:22
Thanks for your replies the wheels are the same size its just that i done the second pic using paint as i dont have photoshop or any other pic editing program on my computer(and im cr*p at editing pics).
I only done the pics to give myself a rough idea of what they would look like
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: Dave-C on 04 March 2008, 19:16:09
Yes :y
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Post by: MikeDundee on 04 March 2008, 19:23:17
both sets look good, before I had the irmscher rims I had 5 spoke split rims, they do look good :y.........need to hone your reversing/parking skills so as not to scrub the rims on the kerbs, use your adjustable mirrors and take your time :y  
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: Albatross on 04 March 2008, 20:10:57
I like them both, but I like the Facelift Elite standard 17" rims and don't see teh wheels as an area to upgrade 1st, but that's just my opinion.

Don't compromise on what you want for what is a very short wait of 2 months. If YOU PREFER the 1st set then wait. If you rush for the 2nd set just because the money is burning a hole in your pocket you WILL regret it in the long run.
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: mars on 04 March 2008, 20:13:44
Like both sets but second set slightly more 8-)
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: lee4206 on 04 March 2008, 21:11:56
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I like them both, but I like the Facelift Elite standard 17" rims and don't see teh wheels as an area to upgrade 1st, but that's just my opinion.

Don't compromise on what you want for what is a very short wait of 2 months. If YOU PREFER the 1st set then wait. If you rush for the 2nd set just because the money is burning a hole in your pocket you WILL regret it in the long run.
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Thanks all for your replies and opinions but i think albatross hit the nail there.    They are not something that i urgently need so i think i will hold out for the first set or wait untill a perfect set of elite 17s come up for grabs :y.
Title: Re: opinions please
Post by: theowletman on 04 March 2008, 21:53:04
First set. They look easier to keep clean, no rivets to scrub around.