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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 07:55 AM
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What would look better on a Formula, chrome firehawk or WS6 wheels?
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 10:37 AM
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i think chrome firehawk

i don't like ws6 wheels
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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Firehawks... but the WS6's do look nice as well.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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They are both nice. Here are my Chrome WS6 wheels:





Personally I like the thicker spokes of the WS6 wheel. But Firehawk wheels are nice too.

Firehawk wheels are more rare to see. I think it'd be cool if you went with Firehawks. They look better on Formulas than T/As IMO.
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IMO the Firehawk rims look much better than the WS-6 rims. They are pricey though. If you buy a new set from SLP with the z-rated tires you are looking at $2200 plus shipping.
I have a set that came off my car with only 3000 miles on them but I don't think you would want to pay the shipping from Va. Keep your eyes out in the classified section and you might find a set close by you.

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Go with the firehawk's
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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Firehawks if you have the money and WS6s if you don't. I think both wheels would look great no matter which one you choose.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Thanks for the guidance guys! RPM your wheels are sweet, but I've decided to go with the Firehawks. Now I just need to figure out what is the best tire to get with the package, as I want the wheels shipped with the tires mounted. Another question I have concerns the center caps, I've seen the Firehawk cap, and SLP cap, and there is supposed to be a blank cap available which I have not seen a picture of (a chrome blank cap might be cool), are there any other cap choices out there? Another question concerns the lugs, I would like locking and chrome.
Will these work:
http://www.lmperformance.com/2373/1.html
or are there better available?
Does the website above have a competive deal for this wheel tire package or should I check elsewhere?
Thanks in advance.
John
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For tires, get BFG KDWs. You can get the whole deal from SLP, mounted, balanced and shipped. I love my KDWs, great tire. They are an excellent balance between performance in a straight line, performance in the curves, tread life, appearance, ride quality, and price, IMO. They are on my wheels pictured above if you want to see them...

As far as the center caps, you'd have to get a Firehawk VIN to get Firehawk center caps. Not sure where to get the blank ones at.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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I would say firehawk rims for sure over the WS6 wheel, I got pictures on my webshots page, click the link below.......
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I was present when both those pictures were taken..
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