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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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They Look Stock

But I think they're custom. Why do they look so dark?
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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lighting?
photoshopped?
custom chrome dipping?
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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I dunno. Could just be the lighting when the pic was taken, making them look darker.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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Arrow Like mine?

....you mean like this?

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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
But I think they're custom. Why do they look so dark?
Aren't these the factory dark chrome rims?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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dont they call it black chrome?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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I think they look like that if you get it chromed for factory. "Dark Chrome"
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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Background reflection
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:57 AM
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Yeah, my OEM chrome rims look like that from the right angle (when they're clean) and with the right light.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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So are they the factory dark chrome rims
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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They are special order I believe. Shinkas come with a darker wheel as well but not that dark
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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yea there factory rims from mazda. u can order
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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I remember seeing someone on eBay that would send you a set of dipped chrome factory wheels for $500 and they you would send yours back.

I just looked and didn't find it. Anyone know of a place that still is doing that?
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