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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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This is Before:



And the Photo Shop:



and the rims I'll be getting in Summer!


Does it flow w/the ride?

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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ive seen white wall on a box befor and it didn't look bad.
i can't remember what color the box was.
are those works
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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I'm likin' the look of them white walls on the Box! Very different...
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by swartzautoman
ive seen white wall on a box befor and it didn't look bad.
i can't remember what color the box was.
are those works
those are Maxxim. Works have the step lip and theyre wider.
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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I like whitewalls, and I think they'd look good on those wheels, but... you need to drop it, otherwise, it'll look odd.
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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The drop ain't comin' anytime soon... I live in Michigan.

No Go, unliss I get some coilovers or bags... both of which are WAY outta my budget.
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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not for me but do what you like
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Archngl
The drop ain't comin' anytime soon... I live in Michigan.

No Go, unliss I get some coilovers or bags... both of which are WAY outta my budget.
Then, honestly, I wouldn't do it.

The white profile will draw even more attention to the wheel gap.

Even a modest drop would help... I'm in Chicago and I'm down 2" no problems.
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I think whitewalls can work on a xB, but you have to go full-on with the retro/ratrod theme. Combined with more modern elements it doesn't flow.
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Here's an example of it working-

Also a Woody theme works well (still could use a drop tho IMO)


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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxer_Rebellion
Here's an example of it working-
That looks sweet. Very OG!

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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I loved the look of mine.

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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i like it with the new rims tho, b/c the ones pictures don't look good imo. but like the other guy said you'll need to drop it, go all the way or don't even start. it'll look half@ss and stupid w/o a drop. no disrepect, just my opinion.
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Like they said, if you whitewall you'd need classic rims, chrome moon or spoked, and preferrably other "classic" elements like chrome mirrors and grill. With the rally lip and all black paint I would not do it.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Wow! That woody xB above is AWESOME...
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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I hate the woody look, but, that one is so well executed, I'll let it slide.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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I think the "Woody" look is great!
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
I hate the woody look, but, that one is so well executed, I'll let it slide.
same here. that is the best woody i've ever seen on ANY car.
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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here's another one for you

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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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^^^Wow! Red steelies with the whitewalls look HOT!...



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