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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 04:40 AM
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4 & 5 look nice. Maybe on your truck #4 will look better.
 
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Personally, with a "brighter" coloured vehicle, I like the high contrast of a dark rim... Vise versa if you have a dark coloured ride, like a dark blue or black, then chrome is nice. I had a Silver Cavalier with "gun metal" rims, I find it made it look richer.

So with my logic: 2 and 4 are my picks I like 4 more than 2, but ultimately, your decision Luis.
 
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Again, I like number 2 in the second set.
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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a local shop had the first 5 spoke in set 2 in stock and im really digging it. the chrome with the sutle black looks awsome. really leaning on that one.
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Unlimitedsp
Well just got a call back from the dealer and looks like they dont make the first 2 in our bolt pattern. Hes going to double check but it doesnt sound good.

Heres some other options that he said would fit.
I personally like the first one and third one.
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Based on past experience, I'd say stay away from high polished Chrome, as it tends to deteriorate a lot faster than a machined wheel will. I actually run my current machined wheels year round in Iowa, subjecting them to road salt and grime, and they clean up just fine. Compared to the chrome ones that were on an H2 I used to drive, there is no comparison - chrome was starting to pit after a year... Call me lazy, but I don't want to have to switch wheels depending on weather.
 
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#4 ftw
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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It's all taste lol... we could pick your rims for you and you don't like them... Just go with your gut, you'll be happier in the end.
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kustom_werks
Based on past experience, I'd say stay away from high polished Chrome, as it tends to deteriorate a lot faster than a machined wheel will. I actually run my current machined wheels year round in Iowa, subjecting them to road salt and grime, and they clean up just fine. Compared to the chrome ones that were on an H2 I used to drive, there is no comparison - chrome was starting to pit after a year... Call me lazy, but I don't want to have to switch wheels depending on weather.
Yea, the thing is im ocd when it comes to my cars. Its washed every week, wheels always kept clean. Only run them in the summer maybe 4-5 months. (summer tires, so they suck in the snow). stored on a rolling wheel stand and covered. Everything is maintained and clean. I have run chrome wheels for years, without a problem like this. hell i have an old set of off brand chrome wheels that are about 6 years and still look as good as they did when i bought them. It seems the chrome didnt adhere well to the nickel, but only in the corners. Almost like it wasent prepped right.

It's all taste lol... we could pick your rims for you and you don't like them... Just go with your gut, you'll be happier in the end.
I actually like them all. only decision now is to either go black on chrome or chrome on black.
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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My personal favorite is the middle one in the first group. But in the 2nd group, # 2 and then #4 aren't bad. Heck, I like them all.
 



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