Spokes aint that bad, just get the right kind of spokes, and the right kind of tires. Too low-pro and it looks like ****.
These are O.G. Wire Wheels - 150 spoke... 100s will bust on you in due time cause of weight... and Lexani LX9000 high-performance tires at 295 40 20... the width and little bit of height of the tires give more meat to the spoke look. Also, these lexanis have a fat band to protect the rim from rash, definitely a benefit.
I will get some better pics and throw em up for reference.