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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 03:03 AM
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new rims now on,a little different to what you guys in the US have but im very pleased with them,so much better on non run flats too.
pics are not very good,sorry.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:12 AM
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Looks good to me! Different is always better! Where is the link ti investigate!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:31 AM
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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I think they look good, what size are they?.......
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:50 AM
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Look like 18's or 19's! The color goes good with it! I hope he replies so I can find out the name of them!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:26 AM
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:30 AM
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They look good on your car!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:34 AM
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Welcome - nice looking rims and a good looking car. Just curious - who makes the rims?
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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cheers guys.
the rims are German made Breyton design,primarily for BMW's,there quite an expensive brand over here.
18/19,s.
i know everybody says it but they look even better in the flesh,good finish and colour.
car lowered on stock bolts too.
mike.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:42 AM
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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...t+Silver+Paint

How come on tire rack they don't list for Charlie Five!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:47 AM
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Breyton makes a good rim. Unusual to see them on a Corvette.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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Very Cool!!!
Don't see many Euro Spec C5s here.
Welcome & post some close-up PICs of the wheels!!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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looks sweet to me!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Sweet!!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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Nice! Those wheels look great!
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Looks good! They kinda look like truck rims from the pics.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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I like them, they look good!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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