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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Opinions on these?

How do you guys think these 19's look? I'm still trying to decide if I want to keep them or not. It probably looks a little weird because they aren't mounted, but it gives you an idea. I will be lowering the car with sportlines in spring along with tinting the windows.

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

I'd take a pass on that myself.. But I never liked that style anyway. I guess Im old-fashioned...
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

Originally Posted by Chuck84TA
I'd take a pass on that myself.. But I never liked that style anyway. I guess Im old-fashioned...
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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I can respect that. I kinda think it's too much wheel but maybe ill mount them again and take a few more pics
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

I think they'll look alright. Is that a camera illusion or is that rear wheel bent? Personally, I think black wheels on non-black cars is not a good look. I'd consider those wheels if you painted them like a gunmetal color.

A 19 can be pulled off from the right stance. Prepare to lower!
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

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I think they'll look alright. Is that a camera illusion or is that rear wheel bent? Personally, I think black wheels on non-black cars is not a good look. I'd consider those wheels if you painted them like a gunmetal color.

A 19 can be pulled off from the right stance. Prepare to lower!
agreed..I think you definitely need to slam the car if you put those wheels on... IMHO.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

Someone on here has a red car with gunmetal 19's and it looks really nice. Ill be putting in sportlines or the intrax 2" drop springs if I can find any
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

I would never put 19s on the front of a third gen. 19 rear with 18s on the front would look much better, but even then, they are still a little bit big for my taste
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

Originally Posted by Skinny Neb
I would never put 19s on the front of a third gen. 19 rear with 18s on the front would look much better, but even then, they are still a little bit big for my taste

Wheels over 18" on a 3rdgen always look weird to me, but some people are into the big wheels. Ultimately, it's your car and you can customize it to your taste.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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Re: Opinions on these?

I think they stick out too far...

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Re: Opinions on these?

Originally Posted by micktroup2
I think they stick out too far...
they aren't mounted lol just sitting next to the stock wheels
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Re: Opinions on these?

Retarted sorry to say I would look for something that fits under the wheel wells
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Re: Opinions on these?

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Retarted sorry to say I would look for something that fits under the wheel wells
So you think they're too big? Otherwise I hope people realize that they are sitting next to the car, not bolted on and sticking out 8 inches..
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Re: Opinions on these?

As long as they fit properly, I think they look fine.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Re: Opinions on these?

Personally I wouldnt go over 18" (lowered) however Im sure you will like the "look" on your car as long as like the "look" of the wheels now. Plus once you lower the car it will definitely look much better. Enjoy.
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