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Black Rims

Discussion in 'Wheels and Tires' started by pwee08, Dec 3, 2007.

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    pwee08 New Member

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    17's Black rims with silver lining on the side... with a silver 06 tC with tints??? think it'd look good??
    pwee08, Dec 3, 2007
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    That is a standard look for the silvers. A friend had bronze colored wheels that looked awesome.
    navylife59, Dec 4, 2007
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    pwee08 New Member

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    ok here is what im looking at... i like the first black one more and then theres the other one im looking at into i can get both under 400bucks all four... so idk im still flipin back in fourth which one i should get.. give me your opinion..anyone...

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    pwee08, Jan 18, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Both look cool. The 1st has a machined lip that will not hold up as well as a polished lip. The second should be slightly lighter but with the spokes on the edge of the rim, they can be easily damaged by road debris, curbs, etc. You will have to purchase tires with rim protectors.
    navylife59, Jan 19, 2008
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    pwee08 New Member

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    what do you mean by machined lip?? the silver part on the rim??? if anything i can see what they can do to get it a finish polish lip...
    pwee08, Jan 19, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Machined lips are mainly on one piece wheel designs. You can really tell the difference between that and a polish lip when the car is still. Depending on how deep the lip is, you can tell the difference when the car is moving. The machined lip just the wheel with a clear paint on it. Chip that paint and the aluminum underneath it will begin to oxidize. It won't destroy your rim, just make it look bad. It also can have from a grooved look to a semi-smooth finish. Just something to think about.
    navylife59, Jan 27, 2008
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    turbowidebody New Member

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    i just sold a set of 20's that looked just like that they were on my tc but my car is 2 toned. now i have 18's way better
    turbowidebody, Jan 31, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    i see why you're going back and forth between the two... for looks go with the first one. like navy said the 2nd will probably be lighter and thus help a little (little) with performance. but im more about the looks. the first one.
    TBITB, Feb 1, 2008
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    travis1041 New Member

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    i think the second one is sweeeeet
    travis1041, Feb 1, 2008
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    ac3 b00gi3 New Member

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    both look nice
    i like the second one the most tho
    ac3 b00gi3, Feb 2, 2008
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    carboncrazytc New Member

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    2nd also : )
    carboncrazytc, Feb 3, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    due to popular opinion, i have reconsidered and changed my vote to the second one!
    TBITB, Feb 4, 2008
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    ac3 b00gi3 New Member

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    lol lol
    nice choice
    ac3 b00gi3, Feb 4, 2008
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    BLK TC New Member

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    New To This Site But

    I Think The Bottom Pic Looks Really Nice. Where Can I Find Those Rims Online
    BLK TC, Feb 6, 2008
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    D'sTC New Member

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    just a note on the second set of rims... i work at discount tire... and i've noticed on those particular rims, when you go to mount the tire onto the rim, the machine will rub against the spokes of the rim, since it is "raised" above the face of the lip... but if you do decide to get those mounted be SURE you look them over before you drive off their lot for any scratches.... just my two cents...
    D'sTC, Feb 6, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Good info to know and a good rule to follow. I had found a gouge in my rim when Firestone replaced a bad Craptenza. It was on the lowest spoke so I could not see it till the wheel changed position. I make a habit of telling anyone that comes close to even riding in my car that I am super **** and totally love my car. Not quite 'Silence of The Lambs', but close.
    navylife59, Feb 8, 2008
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    carboncrazytc New Member

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    lol thats like me i hate it when girls slam the crap out of the door : / grr
    carboncrazytc, Feb 8, 2008
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    ac3 b00gi3 New Member

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    u kno why .. cuz the're jealous
    they kno we love our cars more than them :p
    ac3 b00gi3, Feb 8, 2008
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    carboncrazytc New Member

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    lol i know
    carboncrazytc, Feb 8, 2008
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    pwee08 New Member

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    lol sorry i havent been on school is crazy but yea... the first one deffff for looks and the second one there nice too argh hate it lol but i think i might go for looks heres a pik of her and idk if you guys kno but i bought her crashed so here is a before and after still need the side skirt and ill be done....







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    pwee08, Feb 15, 2008
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