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Old 02-09-2008, 04:23 PM
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Hey guys just looking for suggestions between these two wheels the MKW M72's or the American Racing split wheels? Let me know what you think.

American Racing Split (Polished)



MKW M72 (Chrome or Machined)


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Old 02-09-2008, 04:24 PM
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go polished... unless you go for the FLASHY chrome look
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neither they are both ulgy
Old 02-09-2008, 04:26 PM
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Then what do you suggest hatedcobalt lol
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i think the american racing wheels are sweeet. if they look good on your balt...if you decide on them... i'm gonna order a set. when are you getting your new wheels??
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As soon as my tax returns come in lol arent we all waiting for that money.
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2nd ones look hot. kinda look like the new turbo balt wheels
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Am I the only one that thinks solid chrome wheels look like ass on cobalts? .... it's not an escalade people...
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those are both sexy as ****. a nice gunmetally- type finish would look nive possible in my opinion
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Well the chrome wasnt my favorite it was just an option im leaning toward the American racing wheels that are polished.
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Yea... the design is okay looking. Just keep in mind that everyone and their mother has AR wheels... so prepare to be not-very-unique lol.
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M72's are better....
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M72s -- but not chrome!
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But nobody has this version of american racing wheels but everyone has the rial nogaros so theres a difference between having same brand and having same wheels.

I could also go with the machined black m72's as well

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The MKW M72 Black Gloss version doesn't look bad -- they're my choice for a future upgrade. The polished sections still make them stand out nicely. I wish they offered them in just silver. They are the closest wheels I've found so far that are similar in appearance to the new SS/TC wheels.
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Im not even going for the similar look to the ss/tc wheels I just like this type of wheel, but in my opinion the american racing ones are the closest in appearance to the ss/tc wheels.

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they both look like bootleg z06 rims but i like the m72 better.. more detail.. and chrom is way easier to maintain than polished.. but chrome is too flashy.. get silver painted if u cann
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I agree. neither
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Originally Posted by rocco11189
Im not even going for the similar look to the ss/tc wheels I just like this type of wheel, but in my opinion the american racing ones are the closest in appearance to the ss/tc wheels.

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Close, but the AR wheels have the lug nut in the "V" while the M72 has the lug nut inside the lines like the SS/TC wheels.
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Neither, they are both ugly. Go Rial Nogoros FTMFW
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Originally Posted by FastSSinNH
Neither, they are both ugly. Go Rial Nogoros FTMFW
And copy everyone else? Real cool
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Originally Posted by maverick0716
And copy everyone else? Real cool
Ive only seen them on a handfull of cobalts. They look real nice on our cars, and 100% better than the wheels on yours
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Well see thats the thing im trying to be different then having rial nogaros because i know they are really nice looking wheels on our cars. Its always an option I dont count anything out.
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I have a victory red ss/sc and I want to put some black 5 spoke 18s on it. Like an axis wheel or something.
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Yea axis makes some good wheels. Im looking for something not too expensive and ill prob end up going with the american racing split, the mkw m72, or the rial nogaros


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