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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Saving up for rims but hubcaps have suffered severe curbrash and need to be junked, temporarily was looking for nice set of stainless steel trim rings for the box. Anyone know where to buy , hopefully nothing over $60 bucks, thank you
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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You can get 'em online just about anywhere... Advanced Auto Parts, NAPA, O'Reilys, etc might have them in their store. Just depends on your luck, really. I got mine from JC Whitney for pretty cheap.

They are definently a good choice for waiting until you get rims. Nice style for cheap.
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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oo how much from jc whitney , are they steel ? , which model going down the list ? thank you for responding quick - RB
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003841/c-10101

I'm pretty sure mine are these ones. Grab the 15" ones and enjoy. They are only plastic, but they are durable and stay on fine. It takes a tad of convincing to get them on the stock steelies, but you can install these in seconds. I washed my wheel and polished my rings before putting them on, but other than that, just snap 'em on and go.
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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I got a full set of Saddleman Trim Rings for $20 on ebay... brand new, and they're metal.
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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Here's the link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-Ch...6198QQtcZphoto
You can submit an offer... I offered $10, so with $12 for shipping it was 22 bucks.
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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thanks a million these look great , I dont have paypal had such bad luck with ebay so I have to convince a friend to order them
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He was a great seller... so I wouldn't worry about it.
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sounds good, wish there was a number to call , ahh I hate not having paypal, Im going to convince a friend , they seem to have alot in stock, should have some time.
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Yea... I had em on for a month or so before I got my 18's but they're good for winter.
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Please stay away from the cheap plastic or chrome plated metal ones unless you only want to save money and use them for a short time. I got the stainless ones for longevity and so they will run true and not wiggle going down the road.
Here is the link. They are 69 buck plus shipping.
http://www.autoamenity.com/KartList/TR-15S.htm
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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+1 for the stainless ones. the chromies are good for one season.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:29 AM
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does the center look ffunny without anything ?
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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Not bad in the rear but the axle nut looks strange when not covered up. Chrome lugs help some but you will need the Napa center caps to finish the look.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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I have a set of the stainless steel trim rings I'll sell ya for 50 bucks brand new in box. Fits the 15in steel wheels perfectly.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:49 AM
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Such a deal. I'd jump on those if I was in the market for another set.
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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I've got a set of nearly-new wheel covers if you're interested. Make me an offer.
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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yea i stopped by auto zone today because i herd they have them there and they want like $11 dollars for 1....and there plastic, forget that! so i made an offer to the guy burstaneurysm was talking about.
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