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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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what is the difference betwen the 2k style to the 2001-2004style
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The thin 5 spokes are commonly referred to as Y2K cause that's the year they came out. 2000 were forged, subsequent years are spuncast.............
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The factory high-polished wheels remained the same (same forged thin spoke) through 2004.

Concerning the base (silver painted) wheels, 2000 was the only year of the painted forged thin spoke. The base wheels became cast in 2001, and had a noticibly thicker spoke compared to the original 2000 design.

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The factory high-polished wheels remained the same (same forged thin spoke) through 2004.

Concerning the base (silver painted) wheels, 2000 was the only year of the painted forged thin spoke. The base wheels became cast in 2001, and had a noticibly thicker spoke compared to the original 2000 design.

were they all painted barrels also?
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were they all painted barrels also?
The barrels are polished on the polished wheels, painted on the painted wheels.

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