Go aftermarket or stock wheels?

"I own dead car brands only" (Prd2bdf) 12/19/2014 at 18:28 • Filed to: None

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Come spring time, I am getting new wheels and tires so that my originals become winter wheels and tires. I am in a bit of pickle. I believe I posted something similar but I've narrowed it down to two choices.

Reference pic with stock wheels

My aftermarket choice (photoshopped on my car)

My factory reolacement choice (same color, slightly different front bumper)

both choices are 18" I do not want 19"

What are your oppoinions?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:31

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Stock ones. Look much better.

For Sweden > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:31

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I own dead car brands only > For Sweden 12/19/2014 at 18:33

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If it had any residual value, agreed but this is a Saab, an used condom would have a better resale value (proportionally speaking) ha.

E. Julius > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:34

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My grandfather's Saab has the second ones (factory replacements) and they look pretty good in person. Both are attractive options IMO, but I think the factory wheels looks a bit better on this particular car.

I own dead car brands only > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 12/19/2014 at 18:34

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The originala or stock replacements?

SaabE39 > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:35

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Every Saab I've seen after 2006, has had stock wheels. Even at our Mid-Atlantic meets, everyone agrees the stock ones look the best.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:35

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The replacements.

davedave1111 > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:37

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Always stock. But in any case, there's only one preferred stock wheel if it's a Saab:

E. Julius > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:38

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I meant these ones in my post if that wasn't clear. I actually prefer them to the stock ones as well.

Steve in Manhattan > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:42

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Stock, but only because I'm overly cautious re: size and offset. And Saab made some fucking nice looking wheels.

I own dead car brands only > davedave1111 12/19/2014 at 18:43

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With the redesign of the 9-5, they dropped two things: the signature euro lugbolts and the 5x110 pattern. The car uses a 5x120 pattern now so i cant use them. :-(

davedave1111 > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 18:44

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That's... terrible. No wonder they went bust.

Boiled Frog > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 19:03

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Which look easier to scrub brake pad dust from?

VonBelmont > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 19:03

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My favorites, on any car, are just the plain simple grey 5-spoke ones. Everything else looks stupid. The stock and shopped ones are dandy.

Is it too soon to do ironic spinners?

area man > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 19:56

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these

'Wägen, EPA LOL > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 20:11

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Bronze Volks. Hear me out - they'd look great on Navy.

Only problem is ask that silver trim.... get some plastidip too.

'Wägen, EPA LOL > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 12/19/2014 at 20:14

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For reference, the post above is 95% made in jest. Re-reading it, the sarcasm didn't come across as strongly as I hoped.

Sam > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 20:25

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I like the factory replacement ones best.

I own dead car brands only > area man 12/19/2014 at 20:48

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those are 5x110 whereas mine is 5x120 :-(

JKER > I own dead car brands only 12/19/2014 at 23:57

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Aftermarket

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Burrito de EJ25 > I own dead car brands only 12/22/2014 at 01:41

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Don't listen to the boring purists. Get the aftermarket wheels.

Psh,*~*~*~*~ resale value~*~*~*~. Dull dorks.