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Old 03-17-2010, 07:23 AM
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The top is staying as is. That's what got me thinking of doing black centers but not sure I like that look. Titanium is highly under consideration though.
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The top is staying as is. That's what got me thinking of doing black centers but not sure I like that look. Titanium is highly under consideration though.
Vinyl top is awesome,love it.
My vote is no to black centers,would get lost,even just sitting again...IMHO.

Gunmetal or smoked titanium all day long and I would not do a 17/18 combo,fronts will look too small.If it was my car,I would consider either 18's all around or a 18/19 combo...that would look slick.

Now...which Rushforth wheel to choose? Personally,the Livewire isn't my favorite choice because of the sharp straight spokes but hey...your car,your decision.Only you can answer that.
Have you considered Fuel's?

Oh...and no exposed hardware on this car either...
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Old 03-17-2010, 09:03 AM
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Vinyl top is awesome,love it.
My vote is no to black centers,would get lost,even just sitting again...IMHO.

Gunmetal or smoked titanium all day long and I would not do a 17/18 combo,fronts will look too small.If it was my car,I would consider either 18's all around or a 18/19 combo...that would look slick.

Now...which Rushforth wheel to choose? Personally,the Livewire isn't my favorite choice because of the sharp straight spokes but hey...your car,your decision.Only you can answer that.
Have you considered Fuel's?

Oh...and no exposed hardware on this car either...
I am highly considering the 18/19 combo now, its really not a whole lot more after doing some research, just will have to go with a different tire then i was originally planning.

Definitely hidden hardware and I think gunmetal is still a tad dark, so leaning toward Titanium at the moment. The fuels look nice but I'm down to livewire or superspokes.

again, thanks everyone for your comments, they've really helped!
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18/19's! Nitto NT05 335/30/19 tire in the rear. We sell a ton of them to guys in the same situation as you. Give me a call and I will put a package together with the Nitto tires mounted and balanced shipped to your door.
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Actually I can put together and package that will make the 18 / 19s LESS money then 17 / 18s. Call me.

And for the record, the viynl top is cool on that car.

You could not miss with any colored center. Matte black would look MEAN and match the Viynl top. Gloss black would loook rich. Gunmeter, any grey would look good too.

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I just noticed you are from Tracy, come on out to Pleasanton Good Guys and see the wheels in person. We bring the whole show room with us and you can see what we are all about. Not to mention we are known to offer show specials from time to time!
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I just noticed you are from Tracy, come on out to Pleasanton Good Guys and see the wheels in person. We bring the whole show room with us and you can see what we are all about. Not to mention we are known to offer show specials from time to time!
Cool, I was hoping to see some of these wheels there.
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Cool, I was hoping to see some of these wheels there.
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We'll have Forgelines on display at Pleasanton, and all our shows this year!

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Actually I can put together and package that will make the 18 / 19s LESS money then 17 / 18s. Call me.

And for the record, the viynl top is cool on that car.

You could not miss with any colored center. Matte black would look MEAN and match the Viynl top. Gloss black would loook rich. Gunmeter, any grey would look good too.

like I said, Call me
Don't stay with 17s in the front. If you are spending that much on wheels get a size that looks the best. The 17s on my car are too small. 18/19 for sure.

Hey black vinyl with stainless trim. Dark green with stainless wheel wells. Dark grille with stainless outline. Hmm I smell theme dark center with polished hoops. I vote black but that's just me.

Vinyl top is cool on the formal roof. I'm a fastback guy myself oh yea I have a fastback...........
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Don't stay with 17s in the front. If you are spending that much on wheels get a size that looks the best. The 17s on my car are too small. 18/19 for sure.

Hey black vinyl with stainless trim. Dark green with stainless wheel wells. Dark grille with stainless outline. Hmm I smell theme dark center with polished hoops. I vote black but that's just me.

Vinyl top is cool on the formal roof. I'm a fastback guy myself oh yea I have a fastback...........
Yep, going with 18/19's now.
I recognize your name and car.

Right now, I'm sitting at SuperSpokes with titanium centers (not too light and not too dark) with polished hoops no matter what! No hardware either, not a fan of that.
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