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Old May 17, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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More pics tomorrow.
Old May 18, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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Hmmm, they look chrome. Can't wait for more pics...
Old May 18, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Hope to have tires mounted and installed by the end of the day.
Old May 18, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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I'm not really big on chrome, but those are pretty hot. That lip is sick.
Old May 22, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Yes, I know she needs a bath. Yes, I know the tires are thirsty. I'll take care of that and take some real pics with the digital camera this weekend.
Old May 22, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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i hate chrome but have to admit that those wheels look sick on your xb. i'm jealous.
Old May 22, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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HOLY FUKNUT how wide is that LIP!?
Old May 22, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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that is SEXAY!!, sweet rims man
Old May 22, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Those wheels are SHARP...
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i hate chrome wheels.


but i actually like these ones, looks nice.
Old May 23, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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holy giggity...chrome wide tracks?

that's def the new hotness
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Wow, thanks for all the kind words. I really like them. It sucks having to slow your roll a bit because the tires look like o-rings. But worth it for the look I think. :D
Old May 23, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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I likem, what kinda cost for the plating.
Old May 25, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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They look nice!
Old May 25, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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holy mother of WOW! you should've warned me to wear some sun shades or stunna glasses. Very nice
Old May 25, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzwyzr
Wow, thanks for all the kind words. I really like them. It sucks having to slow your roll a bit because the tires look like o-rings. But worth it for the look I think. :D
Yea, 35 series tires can be kinda a pain to ride on, but they look great, so what's a few dodged potholes and train tracks? Looks good.
Old May 27, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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nice! I would rock them.
Old May 27, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Damn, now I've seen a bunch of different custom color Widetracks; but this is the first chrome plated ones I've seen. I'm impressed. Good job.
Old May 30, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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Those are sweet...Any idea how much it cost to chrome plate a rim?
Old May 30, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Not sure about "plating" per se. These are coated by a process called PermaStar.
Here's the website. www.pacrims.com

I got the four of them chromed, with free pickup and delivery (their shop is 30 miles from here), for $530. Took about a week and a half.



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