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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 06:31 AM
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The silver looks better. I don't like black wheels. The detail of the wheel is just lost with the lack of contrast. You might as well have black steelies. Now if you would've done the whole wheel in gunmetal grey, it might've worked with the color of your car.
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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The silver to me says Pristine

The black says Dirty & Cheap
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 10:25 AM
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Lol looks just like mine with the black wheels, but whatever you do, dont paint the lip!!!
Apparently that style doesnt fly around here
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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Different strokes for different folks. I don't like all black wheels - prefer the polished/machined lip with black spokes style. Additionally, IMO the black wheels look better on some colors than others - for example, MY , but with pewter or silver I think it makes the color look dull. If you like it, that' what's most important
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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You are probably going to change it again anyway... so, enjoy the two tone for now and then enjoy whatever you change it to next time, until the next change...etc. It's all good!
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 12:43 PM
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Black wheels look better.


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