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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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I am in the market for some new wheels and was considering these as a possible buy...thoughts?

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i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
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i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
Im not very good at matching color styles and I can never tell if the white and black go well together.
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i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
In addition to agreeing with this comment, I also don't prefer all black wheels, on white or any other color cars for that matter. Black spokes I like but you at least need the polished rim to separate the wheel from the tire.
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In addition to agreeing with this comment, I also don't prefer all black wheels, on white or any other color cars for that matter. Black spokes I like but you at least need the polished rim to separate the wheel from the tire.
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Originally Posted by neutron82
i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
I think chrome complements white better than any other color wheel.
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Plus all that extra 'elbow grease', for all those spokes.

If, down the road you want to upgrade to Big brakes, will you be able to order these wheels for that scenario?

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In addition to agreeing with this comment, I also don't prefer all black wheels, on white or any other color cars for that matter. Black spokes I like but you at least need the polished rim to separate the wheel from the tire.
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For me, I wouldn't want that many spokes either. White with black wheels goes well together, but a polished lip would be a better choice if you go that route. And chrome does go well with any color car.
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I'd go for something chrome that is deep dish.
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