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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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I'm contemplating getting a set of these wheels for my tC very soon.

Yes/no? What's everyone's opinions on them? I know it shares some resemblance to the OEM wheels, but I need to get something.






except in bronze. the specs are 17x7 +48 pcd 5x100. They do come with tires, but may need replacing.
These wheels are lightweight and great for track days.

How do you think thay would look a FM tC?




Any Photshop experts care to show me how'd they look?

Any input is welcome. Also, I'm lowerd on TRD springs will I need to worry about rubbing?

Thanks in advance!
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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hey FLEA kinda off topic, sorry, your red lining on the outside is it sticker/decal or painted on?

i think they look good.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionPacific
hey FLEA kinda off topic, sorry, your red lining on the outside is it sticker/decal or painted on?

i think they look good.
Sticker. $3 mod FTW. I can always pull it off.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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like the rims dude
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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I say no they look too cheap even though there 5Z..hmm you might as well go with some enkei rims
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Coming from an xB owner, I say no! Any wheel just doesn't look right without any lip on them...but that's just me...
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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The wheels are ok looking but you're not going to like that offset at all.

My wheels are like et42 and I don't like how much they stick in. I think stock is 45? Or 48. Your good with painting, and i've seen some sick custom painted stockies... do your magic on them. Then get some spacers.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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definetly a stock l0ok-a-like..........but i would say the stockies l0ok better
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Originally Posted by FLEA
Originally Posted by ScionPacific
hey FLEA kinda off topic, sorry, your red lining on the outside is it sticker/decal or painted on?

i think they look good.
Sticker. $3 mod FTW. I can always pull it off.
lol. very cool. hmm MAYBE ill take a stroll down to autozone
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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Copy-cat.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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^ Are you going to do the theme that EVERY SW owner does; the "panda", "shamu", "penguin", "cow" or whatever the hell that thing is called?
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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^ Are you going to do the theme that EVERY SW owner does; the "panda", "shamu", "penguin", "cow" or whatever the hell that thing is called?
Manbearpig was the correct answer, Flea.
Manbearpig.
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^WTF?! WTH is a "Manbearpig"?
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But back on topic, yes, those rims look pretty good.

You could just paint the stockies and roll without a center cap (or with one), and it'd look just as good, if not better.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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i like those, but not a fan of double lug holes
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Originally Posted by FLEA
^ Are you going to do the theme that EVERY SW owner does; the "panda", "shamu", "penguin", "cow" or whatever the hell that thing is called?
Nope i dont think i am. my theme is white and red so idk. plus this tc owner in CSTC has a black tc with pink lining like that. idk how red would look on my SW but i was jst wondering.

So for those rims, IF, u get them or what not what are you gonna do to them? re paint?
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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the tires suck, those will need to be replaced, the wheels are decent but not something i'd eve put on my car (regarding quality not looks)
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this should give you an idea.
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look a lot like the stock 17's which i like so if ur going for a nice subtle clean look i think they would do niceley
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionJim23
this should give you an idea.

i personallly dont like the color. bronze maybe will look good or gun metal.



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