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Getting Rid of Pie Pan Rims, but with what?

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Old 10-17-09, 07:52 AM
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here is what they look like in chrome 22" on my FX35...i know it's comparing apples to oranges, but gives you a little idea...hell, maybe I should get them for my SC too???? lol
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Old 10-18-09, 09:41 AM
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Scdroptop.....they look great on your FX! I love the chrome against the dark color car. My SC is the very muted Egyptian Sand (gold) and when I put the polished silver next to it, I felt it was a little more reserved like the car. Seeing yours, I can't wait until mine arrive and get installed. I am so over the pie pan look.
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yes, I agree...no chrome for your color, but polished silver or even the gunmetal would have looked good too. You will love the Kaos wheels...no one will be like your SC and it will be very rare and sharp looking. Congrats again....be sure to post pics asap.
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Vossen's look good.

I have 078's due here next week.
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I just got the new wheels installed. What a difference they make


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ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! GREAT JOB!

What sizes again? How's the ride?

BTW, mesh wheels are a BEAST to clean sometimes, and these wheels are notorious for collecting brake dust in the little "knuckle" part of where the middle meets the spoke, so I found a great wheel brush at target (red handle, $4.00) that you wedge in between each spoke quickly and it keeps them clean. FYI
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My preference was to use all stock parts (so I kept the 18 x 8 rims) while making the car look a lot more aggressive. Now that I see the rims on the car, I'm looking for wheel spacers to bring the wheels out just a little and better fill the fender wells. Another thread suggested 25 offset in the front and 30 in the back. I'm looking for a source of the spacers.

The ride hasn't changed, but I've got a vibration above 70 mph. I used hub centric rings, but have a vibration none the less. I'm going back to the installer first to have him check the balance before changing anything else.
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