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Gortok · 10-07-2008, 03:55 PM

I like the way it shows off THREE lugs...

I'M REALLY DIFFERENT!

smartHHO · 10-07-2008, 04:12 PM

I like that you can get different colors to match your car too!

Wheels for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Cabrio=

Not bad price either. Also, I like that you get more air flow to the breaks to it keeps them cooler.

smart fortimo · 10-07-2008, 05:18 PM

The buzzer went off when I saw these three words:

MADE IN CHINA

Uhm... no thanks.

VinceLA · 10-07-2008, 06:10 PM

So does your mouse, keyboard, your computer LCD. I bet the AC adapter that is used to power your computer is made in China too. Even some BMWs are made in China now. What's there to be buzzer-ed about in caps, bold fonts?

I have traveled extensively and worked, collaborated, overseen a number of projects with engineers in China. Just because products are made in China doesn't imply that they are of low quality. There are factories that meet ISO9000, 9001, 14000 standards and there are those that don't meet the requirements. Much like in ANY country. Not every leather factory in Italy produces top-notch leather workmanship. It's up to the outsourcing company to decide if they want to work with these factories.

Get used to and appreciate the made in China mark. It won't be long before China decides to raise their minimum wage and then all of a sudden you can't afford anything from Walmart.

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Originally Posted by smart fortimo

The buzzer went off when I saw these three words:

MADE IN CHINA

Uhm... no thanks.

**jwight** · 10-07-2008, 06:25 PM

Good point, Vince. 50 years ago people had the same reaction to "Made in Japan." Now we have Lexus, Infinity, Nikon, Canon, etc. (who, BTW, make some of their products and accessories in Chinese factories.) Global market whether we like it or not. Nice wheels, I like the look.

kurt013 · 10-07-2008, 06:37 PM

I know it's been said before, but these wheels are much heavier than the factory wheels, I really like the looks of them, but my Smart is slow enough already.

**jwight** · 10-08-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kurt013

I know it's been said before, but these wheels are much heavier than the factory wheels, I really like the looks of them, but my Smart is slow enough already.

Yep, which is why (along with the cost) I'm in no hurry for a bigger tire/wheel upgrade.

smartHHO · 10-08-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jwight

Yep, which is why (along with the cost) I'm in no hurry for a bigger tire/wheel upgrade.

Heck,

I can't afford any wheels, so by the time I can, after I get my car that is. There should be more then enough companies making them for me to choose from. Those are good looking wheels though.

smartHHO · 10-08-2008, 05:52 AM

Speaking of weight, what exactly is the weight of the front and back rims? If anyone does not mind saying so. Would be nice to know so I can look around while I wait on my car to show up. Thanks.

JusNameMe · 10-08-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jwight

Good point, Vince. 50 years ago people had the same reaction to "Made in Japan." Now we have Lexus, Infinity, Nikon, Canon, etc. (who, BTW, make some of their products and accessories in Chinese factories.) Global market whether we like it or not. Nice wheels, I like the look.

The infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 might have had everything to do with that reaction and nothing to do with quality or lack thereof.