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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Default rim color for NB tc, and tire question

so have finally come to the conclusion of gunmetal or possible silver or carbon fiber designed (yes they actually have them) if can afford them. but here's the new question.




ok if i stay with 17's will my stock tires fit on most rims? because was going to go that route and then next winter throw winter tires on the stock rims... any help?

thanks in advance!!!
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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my old tc was Nbm and i would have gotten gold rims....and id stay away from chrome rims...thats just me.
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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beleive me i'm goin no where near chrome,
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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gold
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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i went with black for mine, reason being... when the car is rolling they just look like painted stocks so it doesnt attract to much attention.

Old Nov 8, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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On blue cars, a WHITE wheel can look hella sharp (ever see a WRX blue w/white wheels???). Your Blue color is a deeper/darker blue , but a white wheel might still work. Not too sure how many spoke wheel , but I'd stick w/ 17's if I were you, still decent weight, and tires can still be had for decent price($95-115 range), 18"+ tires truely get expensive.
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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i loved my silver on mine..........



i miss my baby =*(
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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I have gold stockies on mine take a look see! just so you have an idea on how it will look:











Old Nov 10, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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Watching this one!!
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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gunmetal ftmfw!

Old Nov 11, 2007 | 03:13 AM
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if you like gold i have some really nice wheels im selling that are 17s and can use the stock tires to save you a few bucks. check out my sig for the link
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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ya i am not a fan of gold (for basically anything)

thanks for the opinions guys!!! looks like i'm going AzulRazr gunmetal rims w/ the chrome lip.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:53 AM
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i dunno, ive been thinkig of going with gold..... like a real nice gold.

check the link in my sig, and youl see my online photoshop gallery, youll see a silver civic with gold wheels i did, thats the type of gold im talking about
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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on the widebody civic?
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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no, the silver civic rear view
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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Id say Silver, Black, Maybe bronze?
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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I have black and silver they look pretty good.

Old Nov 14, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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^ what ones are those? those are nice and i love the design on the car
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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