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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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I've enlisted the help of local tire shops and I've had no luck; they all tell me I have to contact Jaguar for winter wheels. I contact Jaguar and they can't tell me what I need.

I want a steel wheel. Where can I find one?

Barring that option, where can I find cheap wheels to wrap in winter rubber or should I just throw some winter tires on my revolvers for the season?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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Forgive me for saying this, but I hate the revolver wheels. Turn those into your winter wheels and get some nice Apollo wheels for summer driving! I just looked online. LKQ is selling Apollo's for $225 each.

Look at this wheel. Isn't it gorgeous? The subtle curves make it look both sexy and masculine at the same time! You know you want them...

 
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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"The subtle curves make it look both sexy and masculine at the same time! You know you want them... "

Forgive me for asking but just what is it that you do in your garage at night?

I guess that explains all of the home movies you post on youtube......

cheers,

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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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While the Apollos look gorgeous on your car (and Matt's), I don't think they'd look as good as the Revolvers on my green thing.

Looks like I will end up using the Revolvers as winters and finding a new, nicer set for the summer.
 
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