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12-11-2008, 06:13 PM
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Critical Thinker
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Need opinions guys
Do you think any of these wheels will look good on my car after it was lowered?    Please be honest but not derogatory If not, please suggest alternatives
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12-11-2008, 06:26 PM
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Personally. I like the top one with the dish. Gotta love a dished wheel. Thus the reason i got mine
 Cheers Frank
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12-11-2008, 07:45 PM
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I love a dish aswell, they look tough but stylish...but I'm going to say the 2nd one. Reasons are....The dish ones although very nice are a little to dark grey compared to the car imo. Imo the stye of the 2nd ones would suit the car better the way your car looks now. If you intend on putting a more "out there" body kit on they may be alright, but the way the car is in the pic I feel the 2nd ones would suit better. Also if in the future you are going to put big brakes on the dish mags may foul on the calipers.
BTW very nice car!
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12-11-2008, 09:08 PM
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go the top ones.....
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12-11-2008, 09:21 PM
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Back to Le Frenchy
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The top ones, the shadow chrom eor whatever it is will look good against your car. Plus I think the bottom ones are the nastiest tackiest wheel ever (sorry to all those who have them, it's just my opinion)
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12-11-2008, 09:27 PM
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I'd go the top ones-They look awesome and you won't be dissapointed.
The bottom ones are way too popular and I don't think they really look that good to start with. I've seen them on a few cars and it looks alright,but the tops definately.
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12-11-2008, 09:51 PM
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Critical Thinker
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cheers guys, it hard to find anything out there that suits my budget. Wheelmags is the supplier of both shown. I dont mind the mesh looking ones but hate the thought of having to clean them. Very tedious
Im not a big fan of the FPV range as every man and his dog has them in their ford. I like to be a little different. No offence to others who have them. I have RDA rotors and pads ready to be fitted soon so Im thinking the top ones too which will help show off the rotors a bit more.
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12-11-2008, 10:25 PM
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Neither, Starcorp Fusions or T2/Rebel 18's would be my pick for that colour
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12-11-2008, 10:41 PM
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Critical Thinker
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you mean these?
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...t=&part_no=514 and http://www.wheelking.com.au/Wheels/t...4/Default.aspx
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12-11-2008, 10:52 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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uy my wheels, buy my wheels...lol
in all honesty i'd say the top one...
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12-11-2008, 11:08 PM
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both will look good on a dropped METORITE falcon.......but i may be biased!
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13-11-2008, 08:05 AM
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Starter Motor
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are those bottom ones a copy of the Bboss eleanor ones?
i'd go top, dish always looks good, but like b2tf said starcorp fusions would look hot. these are the starcorp ones in 20 http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...t=&part_no=523 a bit cheaper than the 19's Last edited by 99-MONT; 13-11-2008 at 08:24 AM. |
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13-11-2008, 10:37 AM
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thanks guys. Do you reckon chrome is too 'blingy'?
Dont get me wrong, I like chrome in certain measurements and on certain cars, but do you honestly think my car needs that much chrome??? Im trying to look at this from where you sit. Look wise, I want the car to look classy, not not 'racey' if you know what I mean. I dont want every P plater and his 40" cannon pull up at the lights wanting to drag. I hope Im explaining myself well enough
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13-11-2008, 10:46 AM
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Just another mock-up..
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chrome rims need chrome accents on the car to work...
get some chrome mirror scalps and a chome strip on the bumpers and doors and the fairmont ghia chrome bonnet mould... will look great IMO.. (i may be biased though...lol)
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14-11-2008, 07:19 AM
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haha yes and after u spend all that extra money just by a fairmont or a fairlane inststead ? lol i do a gree tho Kristo would look awesome Deep dish for me, im a fan of the FPV range bu must admit there is a lot out there i was thinking T2-3 Rebels as well eithjer thin mulit spoke or thicker both look awesome i reckon cheers brad` |
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13-11-2008, 10:47 AM
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Just another mock-up..
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will blend in nicely with your grille too shav....
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13-11-2008, 11:14 AM
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Critical Thinker
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there is a little chrome bits here and there. I wouldnt want to go over board with it. But I know what your saying. Hmmm decisions decisions
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13-11-2008, 12:57 PM
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http://www.wheelking.com.au/Wheels/t...2/Default.aspx
These are the rebels that B2tf suggested. In my opinion, after having a think about it, the top ones are nice, but only if the lip was well polished. if its just silver, it'd look a bit dodgy.
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14-11-2008, 01:37 PM
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Me AU's cheap and clean.
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ooops stuffed up
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14-11-2008, 01:44 PM
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Me AU's cheap and clean.
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[QUOTE=broken_suave]http://www.wheelking.com.au/Wheels/t...2/Default.aspx
These are the rebels that B2tf suggested. QUOTE] Ive always liked these rims real smart look rim. Mate i reackon just keep it simple or it'll just look over dressed specialy with no kit getting stuck on to the car. Nice lowering job with tidy rims to finish the job. Maybe just head to a good tyre mob and have a look c whats out there in the flesh and take your time with it. Nuthin worse then an AU tarted up badly.  :
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14-11-2008, 01:49 PM
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[QUOTE=gregsAUII]
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13-11-2008, 01:04 PM
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i think it is a polished chrome. Not a full chrome. Thanks for the suggestion.
is there anyone who could perhaps photoshop the wheels suggested in this thread to see what would be the best?
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13-11-2008, 06:23 PM
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Starter Motor
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the 19 fusions look too blingy yeah, but the 18s that you found first are shadow chrome, which would look awesome on your car.
which ever you go with i'd love to see them on your car as im looking at some new wheels as well |
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13-11-2008, 08:10 PM
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Id be checking out Advanti's range, my last couple of set have been them, i reckon there the best hey ;)...
But out of the 2 the top for a muscle look- may need a kit bottom- if your after a sleeker look, could work without a kit
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14-11-2008, 01:16 AM
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i wanna run it without a kit. I agree that the deep dish will look heaps better with a kit. Might have to keep looking around
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the starcorp fusions look hot as, may have to check some out...nice car btw
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14-11-2008, 10:58 AM
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thanks sikford.
Is mesh the way to go or a 5 spoke?
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14-11-2008, 11:15 AM
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Just another mock-up..
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sorry Shav, got bored at work and wanted to see what chrome would look like..
 great coloured car man..
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Just another mock-up..
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ps.. i'm sh** with paint/photoshop...lol
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I'd consider selling my 19's if you were interested.
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