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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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OK, so i did a poll on what to spend my money on and it came up wheels was the answer. Now I am looking for input on types of wheels.

I am blacking out my tC, heavy tint, blacked out scion and shaved tC emblems, black grillcraft grill, smoked tails. Only thing not blacked out will be the CF hood i am saving for.

I like clean looking 5 or 6 spoke wheels. Rota Slipstream, Rota Boost, Rota Grid, Konig Hurry - These are some examples of the style I like. Dont know if black, gunmetal, or something else would be best. Not really into chrome but maybe a chrome lip?

What do you all think? I have tires already so i have to keep it in the 17x7 or 17x8 range. i also am looking at $650(shipped) or less; however, a little over would not kill me.

Pictures of wheels on a dark colored tC would help if you all have any. Thanks!
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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if its totally blacked out, i would say go with the biggest chrome wheels 20s 19s.. with fat lip
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Have to keep it either 17x7 or 17x8
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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i would do something like gunmetal or hyper black. orrr gold. the contrast might look good
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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gold or bronze is the best imo. black would just be overkill. its nice to have colors that contrast and compliment each other. silver would be okay, but ehhh silver is a little too common for me. gunmetal woudlnt be bad either.
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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i would go with the black with a chrome lip i think that would look nice
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by EDDIEA123
i would go with the black with a chrome lip i think that would look nice
nah, thats just going to look too much like a BMW in a BET music video...
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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i'd go with bronze or hyperblack
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Gunmetal would be my choice.
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 03:01 AM
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Bronze or gold. That'd be the ____.
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Zebman
Bronze or gold. That'd be the poop.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:17 AM
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the Tenzo's with the beautiful red lip. 6 spoke black with that sexy red lip. that would set you off
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Aroddalobster
Originally Posted by EDDIEA123
i would go with the black with a chrome lip i think that would look nice
nah, thats just going to look too much like a BMW in a BET music video...
lol yea true i just thought about it a little more and nvm
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I like the idea of black with a red lip, but contrast is a bit better. Gold, bronze, hyper black and gunmetal would be my choices. Too many black with polished lips out there. No offense to anyone, please. Just my 2 cents.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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imo black rims are a waste simply because it's quite difficult to see the rims when you don't have perfect lighting.

At the same time they can look quite nice...
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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i would just do a flat black rim, i think that would look sexy
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