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Old 09-26-2011, 04:30 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by California98Civic View Post
Your data, Darrell, helped me decide to buy the VX wheels I have yet to install because I'm running my old tires to the rims. Thanks for that. Eventually, I might be able to test the VXs versus my current alloys, since I have both wheel sets. Do you think I made a reasonable read on your results?
Yes, lighter is better. Taller is better. Lighter & taller is better yet.
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