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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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Default Red or Black sportmax 501's?

Which looks better on a PW xB?
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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I see a lot more red on PW's than black. so black it is.

both would look great, but you gotta concider the whole 'theme'... are your windows blacked out? are the tail lights smoled? are they candied? do you have a black grill? you know things like that.
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by peterbilt
I see a lot more red on PW's than black. so black it is.

both would look great, but you gotta concider the whole 'theme'... are your windows blacked out? are the tail lights smoled? are they candied? do you have a black grill? you know things like that.
this is why its always good to pick the shoes before you dress the car
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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either one. those looke dope as F regardless. You can basically put any color wheel on a p/w and still look great. Post the pics when you get them. I have black, but my friend still has 'em. Greenguyshrek, I want my rims back!
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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On white... Red = pimp

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by THE_DON
On white... Red = pimp

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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My vote is for black.
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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wow this is hard. red and black look equally good on a PW box. the black brings out any CF accents on the car. but the red just screams, "look at my box! look look look!!!"
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by allenofray
wow this is hard. red and black look equally good on a PW box. the black brings out any CF accents on the car. but the red just screams, "look at my box! look look look!!!"

lol....thats true!
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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go with red 501's. There are way tooo many people out there with black wheels.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Does anyone know of a link, place to go to find out the actual weight of different models of Sportmax wheels ??? On average, does anyone know if Sportmax's tend to be on the lighter/ or heavier side ?

Thanks.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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501's are about 14 pounds i think.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by toddone
501's are about 14 pounds i think.
14lbs for what size wheel ?
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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15x8 with a 15 offset weighs 14.7 pounds.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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OK, what does everybody think of red on a Cameo Green XB?

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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by toddone
15x8 with a 15 offset weighs 14.7 pounds.
Given its X8(wider rim) w/offset... I guess thats a decent weight for a 15" wheel. I've seen 15X7" wheels, 2-piece cast @ 13lbs each.

How about the quality of the wheel ? Is it a 2-piece cast ?

Weight + quality are absolutes. The look is all in the eye.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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quality is ok. i had 002's and sold them and now have black 501's in the mail. one of my 002's was chipping clear coat a little. for a set of 4 shipped to the door at $400 you cant really _____. also you kind of get what you pay for.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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ok thanks guys for the posts. Red it is.
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