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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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TX what rims to get

so im finally taking the step towards getting rims got an 04 sunlight silver 8 so hard to decide idk if i want black, grey or chrome rims need sum opinions or suggestions...............
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Say NO to Chrome... other than that just browse online and see what style you like. Your car, your money.. don't let us choose for you.
If anything narrow it down to like 3 and start a poll to see which people like best.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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true true i never bought rims before so idk what are some good brand names........
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Visit tirerack.com they should have most well known brands.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Enkei

Get some enkei there amazingly light for the price and they are strong as hell

did i mention sexy

Enkei lp-10 18-8.5 front 18-9.5 rear sadly i think they were discontinued 1200 rims and tires.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Ha im in the same situation man.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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thanks for the advice will check it out

TWEEK- yea ive been looking for like 3 months now wanna find the perfect ones
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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You can even go to a book store & pick up the 2010 wheel guide. Hundreds of pages of wheels to choose from.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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i never would have thought of that thanks krazed
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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I want a pair of Axis Hiro's. 18s
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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I have an 04 gray that came with chrome Sterns, I don't care for them. I'm not big on chrome anyway, and these already have some chrome flaking and rivets coming loose. I plan to change to black when my budget allows, perhaps Enkei, I'll choose when I get ready to buy.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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NO CHROME ! get something with 6+ spokes maybe black with some tints would look good. or if thats not your style check out some silver OZ's
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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this is what im thinking about, anyone have opinions?
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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^ nice wheel
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Looks great on red




but would it look good on a ss?

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IMO it would go great if u atleast have the appearance pckg or a body kit
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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i have neither like that guy ^^... dam
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Keep in mind not everyone is into the same thing.. you might end up loving how it looks.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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maybe this would be a little better.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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so im finally taking the step towards getting rims got an 04 sunlight silver 8 so hard to decide idk if i want black, grey or chrome rims need sum opinions or suggestions...............
Take a look at the Axis Hiro 19". You can choose the style on it, but bang for buck Axis makes a great wheel that won't bend up on you the first time you hit a pothole. Toyo Proxes are a good tire to add to the wheel, excellent wet/dry summer grip. Good luck man!
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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if you like spokes i think this one looks pretty good its just hard to find a color that goes with ss ive seen a few with dark grey and some with black so idk
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Yeah i wanted a set of RPF1's 18s in black, but theyre too expensive for me.
I would love a set of Hiros, but again theyre pretty expensive brand new.

Tires for 19 inch rims are crazy $$, im trying to stay with 18's
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Entirely understandable. Sometimes you gotta pay to play, haha. Check out the Enkei Performance EV5's--they run about $195 a wheel and then you can get a pretty descent set of four tires for around $800.

Is $1600 more your price range? If you wanna keep your TPMS it will prolly run you an additional $100 for the swap from your OEM wheels/rotate and balance.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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well i think i found the ones i like they have a nice lip on them soo it will look badass but who knows i might fins some others i like too
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