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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Do you think these rims would look out of place??

Basically they are 21' rims, I have never seen any this size on a third gen, i have heard rumors but have never seen it. here is the craigslist ad http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/pts/128602968.html, i am also wondering if these will fit thirdgens without adapters, any help would be appriciated.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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Way too big, I would bet on serious rubbing issues somewhere. Even if they fit I say they would not look right. 18" is about the max I would go.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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Yea, 18 is about the norm for larger rims, I just saw these at a pretty good price.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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I like the style of these wheels, but I would have to agree that they are way too big
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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Those wheels in 18" would look awesome.

NOT 21"
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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minus the beaded look around the inside edge, they'd look pretty sweet if they were 18's, 19's at the most.

good luck.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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18's are as big as you should go on a thirdgen.I like the design but that is too big for my taste.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by stitchop
Those wheels in 18" would look awesome.

NOT 21"
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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you would seriously have to consider running 20 series rubber or something smaller to even keep the car from being raised 1-2"....I doubt you could ever make it look good and be driveable
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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yep, to what you all said, thats what i was thinking but just checking out what you guys though.
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