16X7.5F 16X8.5R or 17x8?

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youngmanvr4
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Well its finally time for my wheels. I'm down to to wheels. First is the common FN's in silver 17x8 +35 all around with a 225/45 tire. Then maybe 10mm spacers and 50mm studs for flushness.

Second are the DT-05R's in 16x7.5 +22F and 16x8.5 +37R. Tire size I dont know yet. I can get the used DT-05R's for the same price as just the new FN's. The DT's will be pretty flush. Also they were a bronze/hyperblack color before but now they are polished and look close to chrome. Does not need any fender mods.

So its 16 vs. 17, staggered v.s same all around, new v.s used and common v.s not as common. Thats the final questions. Whats your opinion? What should I do?

Also note that you cant import the DT's anymore. Touge Factory was the main import for them...but they are no longer importing them. And I haven't been able to find anyone else to import them...without a cost 3 times what it should be. So which one and why?


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hannibal
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The DT-05R look pretty good. But I'm not a big fan of staggered wheels on a daily driver.

youngmanvr4
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Any others?


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