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Old 10-09-06, 09:16 PM
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I want some chrome rims to replace my stock silver 17" rims. I was just cruising Ebay and found these rims: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Lemme know what you all think about them. The price is awesome, but not sure about quality.
Old 10-09-06, 09:29 PM
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Those look like cheap replica wheels.

The smallest i would get is 18s. If ur on a budget look at Tirerack or one of CL's wheel vendors.
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I'm gonna stay with stock 17" rims. I'd prefer to go chrome, or i may just have mine chromed.
Old 10-09-06, 11:21 PM
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if you want to stay with 17's those are sweet enough. i think going bigger would look sweeeeeter!
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Originally Posted by dusouth
if you want to stay with 17's those are sweet enough. i think going bigger would look sweeeeeter!

The only thing stopping me from going to 18's is the fact that the 17" tires only have 8k on them. I'm thinking about taking them back for credit and just purchasing a new set in either 17" or 18" if i go with a larger rim.
Old 10-10-06, 07:44 AM
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Wait And Get 19s With A Nice Lip I Live In Florida And I Love The
The Ride Also Look In Classifieds
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I dunno about those rims..
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Just remember, what you pay is what you get.
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Originally Posted by mvallido
Just remember, what you pay is what you get.
Hmmmm....i just paid $13k for my GS400. Does that mean my car will break as often as a standard $13k car would?
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Just have yours chromed.
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Originally Posted by SoCal_VIP
Just have yours chromed.
I am REALLY leaning towards that option. I hope i can find some place local that can do it. Another thing will be the down time as it's my "beater" vehicle. I may be forced to drive the Cobra for a few days!
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Too shiny, shadow chrome is much cooler
Old 10-13-06, 03:25 PM
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smallest i would go is 19s....and chrome all the way, baby.
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keep those for winter and get some NICE shoes for the summer!
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