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Old 10-09-08, 10:21 AM
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Default Quick poll before I order wheels

Here's the deal... I am ordering a staggered set of 19" Ruff Racing 278s. I prefer black for my black GS, the wife insists chrome. :-/

Yes, it is MY car and she almost never drives it but... well, she's a wife.

This car:


These:


Or These:
Old 10-09-08, 10:59 AM
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Well whatever is said here, you have to remember, ultimately, it is your decision and something you have to live with. Personally I have never been into tons of chrome or bling. It also is harder to clean and keep clean, atleast in my area. I do like the black with the lip, its pretty clean looking and might be pretty sharp with the black car.
Old 10-09-08, 11:04 AM
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Either way you go it'll look better than stock. Black is easier to clean, and that's your first choice then go with it. I would go 20's rather than 19's though.
Old 10-09-08, 11:09 AM
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lol, my friend had those same exact wheels on his white 2GS.
but to answer your question, get what you like for YOUR car.
Old 10-09-08, 11:25 AM
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I say chrome. I think the black on black look has been played out by all the soccer moms in Tahoe's, Magnum's, and H2's.

And I always consider my wife's opinion on mods like wheels but ultimately go with what makes me happy.
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I'd say black over chrome.. or how about meet in the middle and get a silver or high polish finish
Old 10-09-08, 11:46 AM
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I agree on the black on black is played out, make the wife happy man, chrome looks great on a black car.
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i vote for CHROME!!!!!!!
Old 10-09-08, 11:51 AM
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I won't go 20s because my wife is already going to ***** about how the ride suffers with the 19s. 20s will just kill it AND I can't really afford the 20s as I am struggling to afford the 19s.

Considering how much my wife helps me with the car I have to consider her opinion.
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Black
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Black on Black will never be played out-folk. Have Seize photoshop these for you and make the call. My opinion is obvious

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Black on Black. Plus some chrome Lexus Badges on the back.
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A quick photochop provides a clear winner in my eyes...


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def the black on black.
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without a doubt, black on black. You should actually start a poll instead on top of reading the comments.


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