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randy
10-10-2012, 07:48 PM
Which do you prefer and why.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/icemanrld19/GA3_Flat_Reverse-1-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/icemanrld19/ga3-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/icemanrld19/68CamaroWheels013.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/icemanrld19/dp5-1.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/icemanrld19/IMG_0399.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/icemanrld19/pro-touring-6-3.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/icemanrld19/3-48-hour-camaro4.jpg

badmatt
10-10-2012, 08:18 PM
Personally I like step lip, why? BECAUSE, RACECAR

Ive had many wheels that are reverse mount/soft lip wheels, and yes Granted they look wider. But they are weaker than a step lip.

Matt

Vegas69
10-10-2012, 08:20 PM
This is like asking if you like blondes or brunettes. Only you can make the decision.

randy
10-10-2012, 09:14 PM
This is like asking if you like blondes or brunettes. Only you can make the decision.

i like both but i married a blonde so which rim is that? lol :thumbsup:

skatinjay27
10-10-2012, 09:32 PM
i like both but i married a blonde so which rim is that? lol :thumbsup:
the one you purchase.lol

brownz
10-10-2012, 09:34 PM
Step Lip. I think on a older car the smooth lip is to modern and takes away from the car. But again its that individuals car so they must make the choice that they like.

coolwelder62
10-10-2012, 10:23 PM
This is like asking if you like blondes or brunettes. Only you can make the decision.I like Blondes and Brunettes at the same time.:lol:

EBMC
10-10-2012, 10:30 PM
Boy those brushed nickel Forgelines look familiar! :D

JMitch19
10-10-2012, 10:51 PM
If you don't love to clean your wheels don't buy a set of fat lip wheels. The reverse lip creates a channel between the step and back of the spokes. That channel will trap water whether you are driving in rain or just washing your car. On the way to RTTH's last year we got caught in the rain. We stopped for gas over 20 miles after it had stopped raining. Both rear wheels were still full of water. That water becomes really nasty with all the brake dust and road grime and it REALLY makes it tough to get the wheels clean again.

I switched to a set of step lip Forgeline and don't miss my fat lips at all.

Firebirdsteve
10-10-2012, 11:57 PM
I like these....:yes:

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/westcansteve/Wheels.jpg

Richio1
10-10-2012, 11:57 PM
I married a blonde and bought fat lips :woot:

LS1-IROC
10-11-2012, 06:07 AM
JMitch is right...reverse mount "fatlip" do collect water like no bodies business. LOL

Knowing that, I still ordered reverse mount on my new wheels because I just like the look better. It's all personal preference.

randy
10-11-2012, 08:54 AM
If you don't love to clean your wheels don't buy a set of fat lip wheels. The reverse lip creates a channel between the step and back of the spokes. That channel will trap water whether you are driving in rain or just washing your car. On the way to RTTH's last year we got caught in the rain. We stopped for gas over 20 miles after it had stopped raining. Both rear wheels were still full of water. That water becomes really nasty with all the brake dust and road grime and it REALLY makes it tough to get the wheels clean again.

I switched to a set of step lip Forgeline and don't miss my fat lips at all.

so reverse lip = blonde????

Fat lip = is that girl you want to sleep with but not marry. Sorta a one night stand that you get tired of quick.

Thank you

Lowfast
10-11-2012, 09:04 AM
I agree, the fat lips look better on modern cars and trucks, the step lip is more classic and "fits" the look of older iron.