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Old 05-25-2009, 09:13 PM
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what should i get?

im getting ready to buy some new wheels and tires and i would like some opinions on what would look the best on my car, i would like to go up to 17s for sure and am considering 18s.


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I would go with some black 18s n drop that 4x4
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i think black on black is over layed now. ive always liked black on bronze/gold. if you dont know what im aying look at sti's with the bronze wheels. the color scheme goes so good together!!
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Gunmetal rims on a black car looks good i think!
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What ever you do get 18's I was thinking of getting 18's but just got 17's and i regret it. 17's look to small.
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Originally Posted by KillerBee
Gunmetal rims on a black car looks good i think!
black rims on a gunmetal-ish colored car looks better
Old 05-25-2009, 11:51 PM
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thanks for the replies guys,
i do plan on lowering it once i get my new rims,
keep the comments comin
Old 05-26-2009, 12:04 AM
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Definitely get 18s.
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I think these would look good on a drop and tint maybe.
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yeah for a new vw bug
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Originally Posted by stacy_dammit
yeah for a new vw bug
oh hell yes. even a prius.
Old 05-26-2009, 12:31 AM
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Here ya go... i
I think they look gooood!!
Sorry i just had to do it
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rofl pure awesome ^^^^
Old 05-26-2009, 11:23 PM
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haha i think not with them,
i don't know what color to go, at first i was thinking black with the red lip but the more i look at polished rims the more i like them
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i say 17's and a drop. thats what i have and i like it. plus a bit more tire helps the ride. and also wont add alot of weight and mass.
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got a deal on some 17'' ss polished wheels, decided on 17s for around here cause the roads are waaay too bad. thinking about powder coating the outer lip after i get them.




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