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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Default Painted Stockies vs. Custom Wheels...

So, I am in between two options...

Powder Coat Stock wheels Black

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These Wheels...

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

They are affordable, and my stock tires will fit on there.

If I were to get those, would I have to do anything to put them on, or just slap them on with the lugs?

I just looked up what offset means, and if I understand correctly, the wheel would sit outside of the wheel well since the offset is less than stock.

What are your opinions, and correct me if I'm Wrong...
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Aftermarket definitely, I've been lookin' for some wheels myself and i've added those to the list of options. They are slick. I'm lookin' for 18's so I'll have to see if they have em'. Props on your taste in wheels.
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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i would do powdercoated stockies (i have a set on right now). they look great, and they are really nice wheels. the ones on that link seem...well...cheap. $154 a wheel versus $300 for what a new OEM rim costs? cheap rims don't last very long.
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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i had my girlfriends stock tC wheels powdercoated gloss black and i couldn't be happier with the way they look.

Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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that's exactly what i did! i got a used set off ebay for really cheap, they had a few curb rashes on them, but they looked brand new when they were done!



Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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lol they look better off the car
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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Borbet's for sure! they remind me of the lexus wheels
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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oh god, what are people doing.
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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stock rims>cheap aftermarket rims
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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honestly, rattle can them, just prep them well and wait a while for the clear coat to dry.
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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those borbet wheels are hideous..if those are your options then just paint the stockers
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
those borbet wheels are hideous..
X2

Go with 5axis, everything else is just plain boring. LOL. But 5AD FTW
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by KRider830
Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
those borbet wheels are hideous..
X2

Go with 5axis, everything else is just plain boring. LOL. But 5AD FTW
5 axis rims are hideous
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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x2 LOL

i havent seen a single 5axis wheel that look good
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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anyone got a pic of the stock rims painted black and on a dark blue tc?
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
lol they look better off the car
i think they look fine in person, i just got this done because i needed to get off my summer tires, and didn't want to put 100% stock rims back on for the winter. and they actually look really good i think. kinda has that low profile, non-showy mod look.
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