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    Which rim looks better?

    Thinking about replacing the OEM alloy wheels with one or the other of these rim. Can't decide between these two.

    O.Z. Superturismo WRC

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    Or the Sparco Assetta Gara (White)

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    Which one do you think would look better?


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    I'm leaning towards the O.Z. Superturismo WRC. It's a low pressure cast rim with heat treatment instead of gravity cast like the Sparco. Sticking with the OEM tires so I'll be using a 14" rim. Then switch to 185/60r 14 when the Enasaves give out.

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    Personally, I'm leaning towards OZ Superturismo if I'm going for 17" or more... would prefer the Sparco Assetta look if it's a smaller wheel... Me no likey crowded spokes on small wheels.. that's just me.. hehe...

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    Id say the sparco ones look a tab better on smaller wheels

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    They both look good IMO. Push comes to shove I'd go with the O.Z. Superturismo WRC I think.
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    Top. But it's hard to clean.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ares View Post
    Top. But it's hard to clean.
    Yah, it looks like the O.Z. might be more difficult to keep clean with more spokes. The O.Z. rim (15.7 lbs) weighs more than the Sparco (13.3). Also the O.Z. rim has a offset of 36mm, where the Sparco has a offset of 42mm. I want to stay with a 14" rim because I can use up my Enasaves and also there are very few cars that can even fit a 14" rim anymore so it's way less attractive to theft. But I'm thinking that the O.Z. rim will have much better strength due to it's construction so it should be more durable.

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    WRCs all the way man... killer wheels
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    I used to own a wheel repair, and refinishing facility. Go with the OZ because of how they are made. They are considerably stronger.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blue5mt View Post
    I used to own a wheel repair, and refinishing facility. Go with the OZ because of how they are made. They are considerably stronger.
    That's what I figured. OZ's it will be then.


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