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Old May 24, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Im going for 18 inch alloys for my vette, to get better tyres on it, got it down to 2 alloys, just cant decide between the two, thoughts please

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which looks best on a C3??

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Old May 24, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Second one.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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No contest Davie boy - no. 2 - it has the old school/techno kind of look
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Agreed. Second one
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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And if you get tired of the look, you can paint the spokes body color...
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Old May 24, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Another vote for #2 because I too like the "old school" look.
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Depends on the color of your car. I would go with #1 on mine.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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I dig #2 also. They remind me of the American Racing with a new flare. A little more edgy w/ the sharp edges, but still old school theme. Post pics once you get things together.
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#2 is the one to go with, I'm thinking about some newer rims also, can you post a picture when you get them so we can see how they look, oh, and what size tires you goin with?
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Thanks everyone

will do pics when I get sorted, tyre size around 275/40/18
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#2. I went with gray spokes on mine. I stayed away from all chrome or all polished just because mine is not a chrome bumper, mirror car. But those are both nice looking.
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A friend did this for me, gives a rough idea what it would look like



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