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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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very new..watch thats gonna be a new hit but the rims dont look safe at all
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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just because it's never been done...doesnt mean it should be....
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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i knew about these 3 years ago
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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good luck on cleaning those rims
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
i knew about these 3 years ago
seriously
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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they're mainly used at auto show display a BBK or fancy coilover system without having to put a car on jackstands with one wheel off.
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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i wanna' see how long it takes to shatter these under harsh driving conditions.
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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These are just like the Message Wheels...they display a message on the face as you ride (looking for pic...now)

A company also has a TV in the wheel (looking for that pic too)....

Don't forget the WIRE wheel....NO metal rim...just spokes (looking for that pic, lol)

These are all clever ways for Wheel and Tire companies to appeal and advertise their products....cool ideas...but wierd concepts....
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Here's one:
'Mobile Media'
http://jalopnik.com/cars/sema/lcd-ri...res-317430.php

The Michelin Tweel:
http://www.gizmag.com/go/3603/
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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now thats some carzy ****
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Those wheels are bananas! not literally haha
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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kinda cool but remind me WAY too much of all the amish people's horse and buggies around here lol.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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haha keep some windex in ur car
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
i knew about these 3 years ago
seriously
yes, i saw 'em on sl 3 years ago
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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Not for me. Sorry everyone.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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hey those are the Forgiato Radurra
yea those wheels would only be good for shows and
NOT for everyday driving unless you really love your cleaning wheels
everyday
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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i dont know, i kind of like them
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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The clear wheels are nice for weekends, on very nice cars. Scions= hell no!

The LCD video wheel just = hell no all together! The purpose of a rim is to ride in class, match the color of your car or offset the color. Wheels will upgrade the entire look and stance of your vehicle while driving or at a stand still. LCD video rims kill that, entirely.

Having those are as effecting as having LCD video in the rear-view mirror... it defeats the purpose of a mirror.

The wire rim looks horrible but it's safety looks hardcore. It appears as though you can climb curbs and hit potholes, etc, in these things. Very nice, but doesn't look good on an Audi!

Maybe a 4x4 suv that goes off-road occasionally.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jiggaman
Originally Posted by rrimportracer
if youve got a nice package then those rims look good... brake package that is... haha
agreed x100

if i saw someone rollin a stocky whip with these i would slap the $hit outta them...

then spit on their clear wheels


hahahahaah you can use windex to clean them
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