Considering a Wheel Change - What Do You Think Of These?
05-24-2013, 07:30 PM
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I was not really a fan of gumbys or black wheels ..... until I saw this car:
Now after seeing that car ..... I really like gumbys in gloss black.
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get the new wheels.
05-24-2013, 07:40 PM
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Thanks for all the comments guys!
I actually like the Gumby's a lot. I'd just like to change it up a bit.
I'd consider spending up to $500 a wheel; but there just isn't very much out there within my price range. I haven't really seen anything that I like better than what I have. Since my tires are fairly new, I'd prefer to stay with stock sizes, which does limit the selection.
I actually like the Gumby's a lot. I'd just like to change it up a bit.
I'd consider spending up to $500 a wheel; but there just isn't very much out there within my price range. I haven't really seen anything that I like better than what I have. Since my tires are fairly new, I'd prefer to stay with stock sizes, which does limit the selection.
www.forgestar.com
Some forum vendors sell them. I got a better deal elsewhere though.
David
05-24-2013, 07:41 PM
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05-25-2013, 08:39 AM
#32
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I prefer the gumby s from a performance and appearance perspective. Your car looks hot.
To me...increasing unsprung weight is among the worst things you can do to a car.
I suggest waiting till your tires wear out and then go up to a more contemporary 1 9/20 light weight setup. A little heavier than stock 18/19 setup but the larger diameter when the time comes will better meet your appearance expectations.
JMO
To me...increasing unsprung weight is among the worst things you can do to a car.
I suggest waiting till your tires wear out and then go up to a more contemporary 1 9/20 light weight setup. A little heavier than stock 18/19 setup but the larger diameter when the time comes will better meet your appearance expectations.
JMO
05-25-2013, 09:19 AM
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I'm not a fan of the Gumby's and if you want a change I do like the Centennial rims. But they are an after market rim at mid range price. Quality may or may not be present throughout the four rims.
I actually like the black Gumby's though, this way you get a change and keep the quality.
Maybe try Plasticdip first and see how you like the black. I'd prefer a matte over the gloss anyway.
I actually like the black Gumby's though, this way you get a change and keep the quality.
Maybe try Plasticdip first and see how you like the black. I'd prefer a matte over the gloss anyway.
05-25-2013, 09:23 AM
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Anything BUT the gumby's.
I never liked how those looked. How about this, get the new style 5 spoke star mags and have them powder coated in black. That way the car keeps OEM wheels (if that is important to you) as well as still being forged (again if that is important to you) and has an updated look. Seems like a triple win!
Like these without the red stripe. Maybe an Atomic stripe!
I never liked how those looked. How about this, get the new style 5 spoke star mags and have them powder coated in black. That way the car keeps OEM wheels (if that is important to you) as well as still being forged (again if that is important to you) and has an updated look. Seems like a triple win!
Like these without the red stripe. Maybe an Atomic stripe!
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