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Old May 25, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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you can check either montana or belton. there both graffiti afilliated spray paints
Old May 26, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Has anyone had an issue with brighter colors "fading" or "burning" from the heat of the breaks. I did white base coat and orange on top. Few days later they started to fade/burn.
Old May 28, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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^ yeah the same exact thing is happening to me now, the sun doesnt help either.
Old May 28, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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55 offset? jeez lol that's worse then stock man
Old May 28, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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that wheel would look horrible on the tC, and you would probably run into clearance issues
Old May 28, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cisco_TeamShogun
hey guys quick questions:

would 18X7.5 with a 55offset (Konig) rims have any issue clearing the break caliper?

also what tires would be recomended for those!

Thanks! just helping out a friend and I have no clue.
I hate people like you. We have a fitment thread! No need to ask in a PAINTED STOCKIES THREAD! Learn to use the forum correctly please.
Old May 29, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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sorry bro

and before I keep getting flamed the offset is actually 50mm sorry for the typo

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Old May 29, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Cisco_TeamShogun
sorry bro

and before I keep getting flamed the offset is actually 50mm sorry for the typo
it's ok. just follow the rules.
Old May 29, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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NYNCTC - can we make up?! I posted in the right section, could you please help with my question?

Thanks!
Old May 29, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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50mm is still terrible offset. I'd keep looking for a different set of rims. Rims are a big purchase. Be satisfied not settled.
Old May 29, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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Thanks for the feedback! you are 100% right, thats why I still have my stock rims (2 sets - black and gold) [bringing subject back to painted stock rims] and I have not purchased a set.

I brought up the question because my friend got a corolla and he bought these rims:
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/k...v7d8qemt63adl5

told me I could have them if they fit thats all Thanks!

cant go against free you know
Old May 29, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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For sure they're not even terrible looking rims. Free is as good as it gets so I know what your saying. I always feel the wider the rim the better. So if your upgrading to 18"s I feel its a waste to only upgrade .5" in width. Its your opinion to what looks best hella/flush/sunk/poke/proper whatever.
Old May 30, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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Thanks ScionSnowMan your one of the reason why I still come on here...some people flame, some people critize and call you all types of names, and yet others just give you an honest opinion, and ultimately its up to the user to decide whats looks the best with their set up.

so I'm still rocking my gold sockies, winter my black stokies and next summer a different car LOL
Old May 30, 2010 | 03:47 AM
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dnt got a tc but got the tc wheels on my D


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Old May 30, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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lower the mini truck
Old May 30, 2010 | 05:43 AM
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Yo so FINALLY im painting my rims on payday monday...
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can u guys help me out with a mini grocery list lol.
so i was thinking on sanding, primer, and paint (duplicolor bronze i was told)
thanks in advance guys!
btw ( just enough paint for 4 wheels)

-mark o.o
Old May 30, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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I used one can of primer, bought 4 cans of paint(you might not use it all), 600 grit, 800grit, 1000grit. that's all.

I think I only used 800 and 1000
Old May 30, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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oh wow seriously 4 cans of the actually paint?
someone told me like 1 was enough and 2 was for sure gonna leave u with leftovers, no?
and do u know how much the grits cost?
Old May 30, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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1 sure as hell isn't enough for 4 wheels. unless your putting one coat each. I got 4 just to be on the safe side and bc I put heavy paint coats on.

the sand paper varies. 4.99-12.99 roughly so it depends at pepboys or autozone
Old May 30, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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xDizle - Like the skeem blue and green - i get it took great timing to get a picture with the butt of a horse in it!

Sigh - what bronze your getting? Like My rims? I'm glad I can be of inspiration to the masses lol jk jk




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