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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Alright everyone, I am in a dilema. I have aYellow 02 with the silver thin spoke wheels. I am planning to put the stock wheels in chrome. I wanted to see if anyone can post pics of a side-by-side comparison as to the polished and chrome look diffrence. Thanks!
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Old May 13, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Sorry, don't have any pics, but I can assure you that the chrome wheels will be like night and day compared to the polished ones. Much more bling with the chrome.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Sorry, don't have any pics, but I can assure you that the chrome wheels will be like night and day compared to the polished ones. Much more bling with the chrome.
Chrome will make the bug light POP!!
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Old May 13, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chriscostas
Alright everyone, I am in a dilema. I have aYellow 02 with the silver thin spoke wheels. I am planning to put the stock wheels in chrome. I wanted to see if anyone can post pics of a side-by-side comparison as to the polished and chrome look diffrence. Thanks!
Why always bling bling.....yella and dark wheels look good, too!

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Old May 13, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Chrome all the way. Let it shine!
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate it
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Originally Posted by mwagne16
Chrome all the way. Let it shine!


BTW, the only blk rims that I like are the ones with a chrome lip.
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JMO but I think most Vettes look great with chromies.
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Why always bling bling.....yella and dark wheels look good, too!



Those look tight! Are they gun-metal?
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like the song says HER FAVORITE COLOR IS CHROME
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