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What finish should i get my wheels ???

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Old 03-09-16, 10:11 AM
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Default What finish should i get my wheels ???

Im going to be getting Velgen wheels VMB5 19s stuck on what finish for my Atomic silver is350

My options are
Satin Black
Gunmetal
silver

Im leaning more towards silver





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Get white. Stand out.
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Originally Posted by jkhang714
Get white. Stand out.
if you do get white, make sure you wax them often, and change out your stock brake pads.

blacked out wheels are a thing of the 2000's and gunmetal/silver looks too much like stock.
imho i'm a fan of bronze myself.
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Originally Posted by jkhang714
Get white. Stand out.
you can't be serious.
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Originally Posted by Vivid101
you can't be serious.
Im dead serious. White wheels on silver car looks dead gorgeous.
Old 03-09-16, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jkhang714
Im dead serious. White wheels on silver car looks dead gorgeous.
i agree. very stylish color combo.
exhibit one

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Originally Posted by jkhang714
White wheels on silver car looks dead gorgeous.
Until they get only slightly dirty (which happens in no time) and then they look hideous.
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In my opinion...
White = early 2000's (meant for civics and original Fast & Furious movie)

Matte Black= Looks great on certain cars but definitely a fad

Bronze = Super badass when done right but dabbles a bit in the import "Super Street" look if not

Silver = Timeless

Gunmetal = Sporty & luxurious combined

Gloss Black = making a strong push into the market & always attractive on aggressive looking vehicles

On your silver IS I'd personally suggest gunmetal or silver wheels. Good luck & sharp ride!

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Originally Posted by KYIS350F
In my opinion...
White = early 2000's (meant for civics and original Fast & Furious movie)

I could not agree more.

Gunmetal or silver looks hot and classy.
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White? NO freakin way, this isn't a honda.


I love the gunmetal on my car...
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Bronze is your best choice with that color IMO....A dark Bronze

Gunmetal i getting played out like Black.
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I personally would opt for matte silver.
My second choice would be bronze.
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Originally Posted by KYIS350F
In my opinion...
White = early 2000's (meant for civics and original Fast & Furious movie)

Matte Black= Looks great on certain cars but definitely a fad

Bronze = Super badass when done right but dabbles a bit in the import "Super Street" look

Silver = Timeless

Gunmetal = Sporty & luxurious combined

Gloss Black = making a strong push into the market & always attractive on aggressive looking vehicles

On your silver IS I'd personally suggest gunmetal or silver wheels. Good luck & sharp ride!

This is a good guideline. I also couldn't agree more on silver and gunmetal. Can't go wrong there. Classy. I also think dual tone silver and black is cool.

I've never seen any car on the road with white rims.

Where does gold place on this list? I never see cars with gold rims either.

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Definitely the gunmetal would be the best choice
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what happened to your nebula grey??


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