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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 02:57 AM
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Default Best looking 18's

I'm about to get new rims, and I've decided on black 18's. Anyone have pictures of sexy black 18" rims?
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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I would probably start here:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20258
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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I plan on getting these babies: http://www.tsw.com/download/files/ca...hyperblack.jpg

and here is a pic of them on a white tC http://z-lite.landome.com/scion_expo...osed%20002.jpg
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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^^ Those look a lot like the stock wheels. I think I'd go for something a little hotter.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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my personal favorite...

the Konig Unknowns 18 X 7.5

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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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^^ Not a fan actually. I haven't really found "THE" wheel for me though. The g/f is getting some Drag DR13s in Gun Metal though... they're pretty hot.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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To each his own, I like the rims a lot more than the other rims out there on other tC. What matters is what WE like on OUR car.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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Yeah, I looked through the entire 10-page thread.
I'm very picky, and I didn't really like any of them.
I did find these, though...
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...bp=&vid=008806
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:41 AM
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those look like the stock 18" rims.......
check these out., they make these in 18" but they look better in 19"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-WH...36357878QQrdZ1
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:53 AM
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I think these look much better in hyperblack but in black its still a beautiful wheel
http://www.kruzwheels.com/product/pr...ail.asp?idx=26


These are sharp looking too.
http://tenzoracingsports.com/roadwheels/gf7/index.html


and these look best in black.
http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...yle=2178&desc=


Since your going with 18's I believe you have a wider variety to choose from, tons of good looking 18inch black rims out there. Hope you liked the few I showed ya.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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i've ordered my BSP tc a week ago, so it'll arrive sometime in march... i ordered the optional 18" wheels witht the car. so what do you guys think about the optional 18" that's offered by scion? i would like a set of rims that are black double five spokes but haven't really seen any that i like. have you guys seen any?
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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^^^ what something like this?
http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...yle=2408&desc=



I think since you just spent extra money on the 18's I would just sit on those for awhile. Also if you looked at the links I posted above kruz offers a pretty nice set of wheels and they are the double 5 spoke. Oh and grats on your buy
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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What about these??

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...t+Grey+Painted
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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oh sorry if i didn't make myself clear. what i mean is: since i still have to wait about 3 more weeks to recieve my BSP tC, i can still call the dealership and cancel the optional 18" wheels, that's if i see something i like within the next week or so...

thanx for the help guys, those wheels look nice. but i was looking for some double 5 spoke black wheels. i the double spokes to be skinny and gets closer to each other on the outside. hmm, kinda like a star shape.

i'm kinda new to this car bussiness. so are those optional 18" any good, and what am i looking for as far as good rims? like material, weight, coating wise. i try to do most of the research myself, so far i hear that alloys cool the brakes under harsh driving.
thanx
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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and it's basically about personal preference on looks.
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Rota Grids FTW!!!!!!!
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Enkei Evo 6's in Hyper black
(too heavy for racing though)
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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I Love those tenzo rims. are 17's the best for racing?
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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i like those Enkei Evo 6's

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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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Enkei Evo 5 <--- the best wheel a tC could ask for




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