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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 06:30 AM
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I can atest to all the hype and wonderful comments about the TT II's, they are great looking wheels. But, you don't here alot about Foose wheels..why not. Have the following links to 2 wheels..first here is the
Spank 5 wheel..

http://www.chipfoose.com/spank5.aspx

2 nd...here is the thrustar..I know..only 17 inch size..

http://www.chipfoose.com/thrustar.aspx

would appreciate any feedback on these wheels guys...thanks! Joe!

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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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Call it a hunch, but....Have you priced them? I would imagine that they are in the realm of HRE or Fikse as far as cost goes. Perhaps that is why you don't see them as often.
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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I'm sure cost and fitment are the problem.
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