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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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Default Another PW w/ black rims...which set do ya'll like better?

This is the best pic I got of the two rims together...Anyways, just wanted some opinions on which ones look better to ya'll.

I ordered the DR-11's (front set), but the DR-12's (rear set) came instead. So I asked if I could roll on both sets for a while to decide which I like better.

I ended up going with the DR-11's, and I will post some pics later. They go better with the CF door sills; the middle of the rim almost looks like CF.

Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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I like the DR-11's too. Lookin good
Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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usually i am not in favor of black rims, but i gotta say those 11s look hawt! i like the rear ones, but it just doesnt flow as well as those front ones... good choice +1
Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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DR-11's, definitely. :D

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Here it is with the DR-11's now:

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Yup! That's it. Looks good.

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Thanks Tom!
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Definitly looks good. Nice choice.
Old May 3, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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I need to get some better pics, the black doesn't show up well in the shade...after the next carwash!
Old May 3, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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wow very nice! i kinda like the rear wheels though. both are great
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Ya know, both sets of wheels looked good; heck ANY set of rims look better than those stockies! However, one reason I decided on the dr-11's was the fact that cleaning the dr-12's were such a pain in the a$$.
Old May 3, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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VERRRrrrry nice!
I likey!
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Black rims with white box is the best set up.
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I don't like the chrome lip.
Old May 5, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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very nice, im liking the dr11s alot!! what size are those youre rolling??
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18x7.5 Drag DR-11 Gloss Black wrapped w/ Kumho Ecsta SPT 215/35R-18
Old May 8, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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looks good with the dr-11s.
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11's look way better where did you get em?
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Well originally I looked on eBay for rims and pricing, then went to America's Tires and told them that I can get them for $500 shipped off eBay, which was true, and the manager told me he would match that price. So I got a set of rims and tires for about $950 installed. Not too bad IMO. What do you guys think?
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Looks Good! and a good price too...



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