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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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help me pick rims!

okay so ive got it narrowed down to 2 different rims both 18 in
and both almsot the same price



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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

first ones will look great, the second ones are cool wheels but not really the style that fits a third gen imo. NICE CAR!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

thanks, i was kinda leaning toward the top ones to, i just like how sharp the second ones are tho. still appreciate any more input
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

both pretty nice, but i like the sharp look of the second one. more unique i think
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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mhmmm lol im sooo torn!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

although i may be going with the top one, just found out the shipping on the 2nd ones is like another 600$ ! its free for #1
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

I like the ones in the third picture.

The first pic looks like they'd be at home on a dodge magnum or truck/SUV and the second....just ugly.

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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

My pick would be to leave that sharp looking Roc alone and spend the money elsewhere.Maybe some go fast goodies for the engine or some suspension mods,just my opinion though.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

Originally Posted by A.F.U.
My pick would be to leave that sharp looking Roc alone and spend the money elsewhere.Maybe some go fast goodies for the engine or some suspension mods,just my opinion though.
+1

For a lot less you could have those wheels chromed or polished and then you could paint the lines and inbetween the spokes a gloss black. It would give a similar look to the other two wheels you're looking at and IMHO would look a lot better.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

the first one on top 4sure. That would look sick,the 2nd one on the bottom is ok.....kinda looks like a propellar.
just my 2cents.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

i just put in new injectors and a holley throttle body + K&N intake , as well a eibach spring set, new struts/ shocks, the iroc rims are just beat up
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

First set. Jason89RS had a good idea about painting the stock rims as well.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

First rim. Second won't look right. And if you are wanting to do something different, don't keep the stocks on there. Hold on to them though.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

Neither.....

They both have that FWD-style offset (like the 4th gens & C4+ Vettes do). Are you gonna be able to run either, without buying adapters to bolt them up?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

I'd stay stock, too. But if you don't, don't get rid of the stock ones. If you keep the car for a long time, you'll wish you hadn't parted with them.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

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Neither.....

They both have that FWD-style offset (like the 4th gens & C4+ Vettes do). Are you gonna be able to run either, without buying adapters to bolt them up?

no i wont, i just need a spacer, not even that thick of one, cant remember exactly though
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

stock
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

also if anyone has any suggestions on a rim, post a pic maybe and where i can get them for how much?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

http://www.gasgoo.com/resource/produ...2121101629.jpg

or the chrome ones
http://www.chromerimfinancing.com/ga...-chrome-08.jpg

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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Re: help me pick rims!

Well if I must choose between the two, I'd go with the first one, the second one just has too many angle. Later.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

OK, a number of years ago, I saw these gorgeous rims that had bright red in the center, with cutouts that looked like flames. (They also made them with black centers.) Tried to find them online last night to no avail. Anyone have an idea about them?
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Re: help me pick rims!

i would stick with the iroc rims but i like the lower picture the rims on the top are to plain looking in my opinion
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Re: help me pick rims!

i would pick the bottom chrome ones black just not my style.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Re: help me pick rims!

i like any one of these......... http://www.fikse.com/classic.html
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