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ADR Sterling/19" Chrome
28.57%
Foose Speedster/19" Chrome
14.29%
Foose Speedster/19" Black(polished lip)
14.29%
Foose Lusso/19" Chrome
0
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Stern ST-2/19" Chrome
9.52%
Stern ST-2/19" Black(polished lip)
33.33%
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NEED OPINIONS...19" *pics*

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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ADR

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_wheel...C&carYear=2006

Foose

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_wheel...el=Lusso%20Car
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_wheel...=Speedster%205

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http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_wheel...ouring%20Sport
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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IMO, nothing chrome seems to look too great on the tC... I don't know why.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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My mistake, the Foose Speedster does not come in black(polished lip) for my size...
I can't remove the option under the poll.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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those chrome rims will look dope. But they're mighty expensive..

ack154 have you seen the nitto car in person ?? That thing is hot HOT HAWT !!!
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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I have actually... it was at Scion Exposed in OH.

They're too flashy IMO. But I'm a simple kind of guy, I just don't think they look that great. But that shouldn't stop someone from getting them. I'm just saying.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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money isnt a problem..anywhere from 2-2500 is fine in price
i think i wanna go with something chrome..im not positive but i dont really like the black on black look

those are the only options im going with though.not sure what would be unique as well
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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*bump...
at least vote on the poll(it takes 2 seconds)
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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if you want more votes...you should add an option for "none of the above"
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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^^^LMAO^^^ Yeah they all kinda suck... no offense to you or anything.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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dont get chrome if you have that kit, its contradicting the style, its like seeing a mercedes with hubcap spinners......
get the ADR sterlings or the ST2 in silver or grey..........
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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SSR Professors or Volk TE37....those are pretty good?

Not sure on the prices for both?
IMO i would stay away from chrome and leave that for SUV's and Trucks! Black with a polished lip or Silver, those 2 IMO would look the best for BSP?
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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got a question for 19" rims in general. will 19" rim affect gas mileage, handling, braking etc? i was thinking about 1+ to 18"... but i never really thought about 19" too much.

i do agree chrome wheels don't look as good on imports, i prefer racing alloys. but that's just me.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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^^ i heard something like that about the gas mileage? But i went with the 18" and still seems the same? So IDK?
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Gas mileage won't really matter, you won't be able to notice it much...

As for the rims,thanks for the opinions guys...
I guess i'll see what other people think, not sure if i should do chrome,silver,or black

..oh well
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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n/m
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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i think black rims look great on bsp! maybe a black rim with mirror/silver lip
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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I have 19's and I have not noticed a big difference in gas milage, something to keep in mind, you are not really changing the overall diameter of the tire, just the inside diameter of the rim...
go to tirerack.com it explains plus sizing and such.....
where the issue is rolling mass, the overall weight of the rim and tire can affect the gas milage, but were only talking MAYBE 1 mpg drop, its not like your going to go from what you have now to 12 MPG......

where I have my issues is with the breaking......
its gotten alittle sloppy, but Im getting a Big break kit and stainless steel breaklines which should help the issue.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Does anyone know if the Stern ST2 comes in Black with a polished lip

if not what about the ADR Sterling?
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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ok, thanx for the info. but seem like i'll stick with the upgraded 18" from scion, unless something else changes my mind in the next couple of dayz.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:44 AM
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Ok,so i've narrowed it down to either the Stern ST2(Black w/ polished lip), or the Axis Cruz(black w/polished lip)

both 19x8 i believe.the stern might be 8.5



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